The first Spartan/Gladiator Crimson 103' rear mount aerial ladder. This unit is still awaiting its official assignment. Photo by Larry Shapiro Several posts over the past few weeks have highlighted the IAFC Fire Rescue International Trade Show in Chicago. A gallery of images can be found at the bottom of the page here, showcasing many of the fire apparatus as they exited McCormick Place and prepared for fueling before heading to a gas station. As is standard practice at such events, all fuel is drained from the vehicles before they enter the convention center to minimize fire and leak risks. While the gallery provides a mixed collection of display units, it also features some local fire departments with better-quality photos than those taken inside the convention hall. These include the Freightliner/Medtec MICU from Algonquin-Lake in the Hills, the Pierce Impel quint from the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in North Chicago, the Spartan/Super Vac (SVI) HDR from Cherry Valley, the Pierce Velocity PUC tower ladder from South Holland, the custom Sutphen SP112 industrial tower ladder for the Exxon Mobil Joliet Refinery, and the new Spartan/Crimson rear-mount aerial ladder assigned to the Chicago Fire Department. South Holland's Pierce Velocity PUC tower ladder. Photo by Larry Shapiro The Sutphen SP112 tower ladder for the Exxon Mobil Refinery in Joliet. Photo by Larry Shapiro The Pierce Impel quint heading to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in North Chicago. Photo by Larry Shapiro These images give a glimpse into the variety of equipment on display and highlight the importance of such trade shows in showcasing the latest advancements in firefighting technology. Whether it’s a custom-built ladder for an industrial site or a high-tech rescue unit, these events are essential for departments looking to stay up-to-date with the tools that keep communities safe. Special Materials Machined Parts special material machining, special material cnc machined parts, special material cnc processing, special material cnc machining, special material processing Guangdong Hongwang New Materials Technology Co., Ltd , https://www.hwcncmaterial.com