Chicago Fire Department Purchases 120 Emergency Vehicles from Wheeled Coach, E-ONE
The Chicago Fire Department has chosen E-ONE and Wheeled Coach to provide 120 new vehicles for over $100 million, placing one of the biggest emergency apparatus orders in North America.
The order, made through Fire Service, Inc., includes:
- 42 E-ONE pumpers
- 38 E-ONE aerial ladder trucks
- 40 Wheeled Coach ambulances
Chicago's ongoing emphasis on firefighter safety, fleet modernization and dependable emergency response for its citizens and guests is reflected in the investment.
“We are honored to partner with the Chicago Fire Department and Fire Service, Inc. on this landmark order,” said Mike Virnig, president of Terex Specialty Vehicles. “Providing 120 custom apparatus underscores our shared commitment to innovation, safety and reliability—ensuring Chicago’s firefighters and paramedics have the tools they need to protect their communities.”
The Terex Specialty Vehicles segment's E-ONE and Wheeled Coach will provide equipment built for robustness, cutting-edge safety features and improved operating performance in fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical response.
"Fire Service, Inc. is proud to support the Chicago Fire Department in this significant investment in public safety,” said Shawn Junker, president of Fire Service, Inc. “These vehicles are built to meet the demands of one of the busiest departments in the nation, with an emphasis on dependability and performance.”
Large-scale purchases like these demonstrate the increasing need for modernization and long-term operational readiness as fire departments around North America deal with aging fleets and increased service demands.
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