New home for Illinois apparatus (part 2) – Arkansas

Hey everyone! I recently came across some cool fire apparatus photos and thought I'd share them with you. It's always fascinating to see how different departments equip themselves. Let me know what you think!

Take a look at this Wilburn (Cleburne) rig from Arkansas paired with the X-Wauconda, IL Engine 3411. You can check out more photos of Cleburne County’s firefighting equipment here:

Arkansas: https://smithbrothersfirephotos.smugmug.com/Arkansas-Fire-Apparatus-1/Added-217-Cleburne-County-Fire-Apparatus/i-JMTWMbN/A

And if you're into Illinois fire trucks, here's their counterpart in Wauconda:

Illinois: https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/CHICAGO-METROPOLITAN-AREA-FDs/LAKE-COUNTY/WAUCONDA-FIRE-DEPARTMENT/i-q4cKFFP/A

Next up is the Earle (Crittenden) rig from Arkansas matched with a Park Ridge, IL Engine. Check out Crittenden County’s impressive fleet here:

Arkansas: https://smithbrothersfirephotos.smugmug.com/Arkansas-Fire-Apparatus-1/Crittenden-County-Fire/i-6bwv8mh/A

Meanwhile, their Illinois equivalent is based in Park Ridge:

Illinois: https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/CHICAGO-METROPOLITAN-AREA-FDs/LAKE-COUNTY/PARK-RIDGE-FIRE-DEPARTMENT/i-qcKcKFFP/A

Another interesting pair is the Morriston (Fulton County) rig from Arkansas alongside the Lisle Woodridge, IL Engine 541. Fulton County’s firefighting vehicles can be viewed here:

Arkansas: https://smithbrothersfirephotos.smugmug.com/Arkansas-Fire-Apparatus-1/Fulton-County-Fire-Apparatus/i-rVMn4zK/A

And for the Illinois version, head over to Lisle Woodridge:

Illinois: https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/CHICAGO-METROPOLITAN-AREA-FDs/DUPAGE-COUNTY/LISLE-WOODRIDGE-FPD/i-tF8T8zj/A

Let's not forget the Lake Hamilton (Garland County) rig from Arkansas paired with the Evergreen Park Truck 44 from Illinois. Garland County’s firefighting equipment is showcased here:

Arkansas: https://smithbrothersfirephotos.smugmug.com/Arkansas-Fire-Apparatus-1/Garland-County-Fire-Apparatus/i-MmknnZN

While Evergreen Park's setup in Illinois looks equally impressive:

Illinois: https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/CHICAGO-METROPOLITAN-AREA-FDs/COOK-COUNTY-SOUTH/EVERGREEN-PARK-FIRE-DEPARTMENT/i-WLZP4gS/A

There’s also the Marmaduke (Green County) rig from Arkansas next to the Harlem Roscoe, IL Engine 3. Green County’s firefighting apparatus is documented here:

Arkansas: https://smithbrothersfirephotos.smugmug.com/Arkansas-Fire-Apparatus-1/Greene-County-Fire-Apparatus/i-8t5Czc6/A

For the Illinois version, visit Harlem Roscoe:

Illinois: https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/WINNEBAGO/HARLEM-ROSCOE-FPD-ROSCOE/i-qsGSkHC/A

Finally, we have the Floral (Independence County) rig from Arkansas compared to the Hazel Crest, IL Ambulance 1230. Independence County’s firefighting resources are available here:

Arkansas: https://smithbrothersfirephotos.smugmug.com/Arkansas-Fire-Apparatus-1/Independence-County-Fire/i-jRPPFKd/A

And Hazel Crest’s ambulance service in Illinois is worth checking out too:

Illinois: https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/CHICAGO-METROPOLITAN-AREA-FDs/COOK-COUNTY-SOUTH/HAZEL-CREST-FIRE-DEPARTMENT/i-XFKhPcR/A

Hope you enjoyed these comparisons! Firefighting gear really varies across states, but each department does an amazing job keeping their communities safe. If you’ve got any favorite rigs or departments, let me know in the comments below!