Police officers assigned to Air One demonstrate tactical positioning on one of the helicopters. Tim Olk photo The Cook County Board President was shown the MABAS, ILTF-1, and Air One assets by department heads. Larry Shapiro photo ILTF-1 mobile vehicles transport equipment packed in metal storage containers. Larry Shapiro photo One of the MABAS Support Units which provides a mobile office. Larry Shapiro photo ILTF-1 flatbed lumber truck. Larry Shapiro photo A DOT owned Huey which is part of Air One. Larry Shapiro photo An officer is rides on the helicopter skids. Tim Olk photo Another Air One helicopter. Larry Shapiro photo An ex-Marine Corp helicopter which is part of Air One. Larry Shapiro photo View from one of the helicopters looking over Glenview towards Chicago. Larry Shapiro photo A view of the railroad repair at Shermer Road from the July 4th train derailment. Larry Shapiro photo Another MABAS Support Services Unit with slide-out sides to increase the interior work space. Larry Shapiro photo ILTF-1 communication equipment and satellite. Larry Shapiro photo Part of the MABAS tent city, Larry Shapiro photo Regional MABAS Assets: Division 3 Communications Unit, Division 3 Air Unit and Division Decon Unit. Larry Shapiro photo KJG Hollow Blade Dryer is a kind of low-speed stirring dryer which has a stirring blade set inside the machine, making the wet materials have a full contact with heat carrier and hot surfaces under the stirring of the blade, to achieve the purpose of drying. Its structure is generally horizontal, dual-axis or four-axis. This dryer is divided into hot air type and conduction type. Hollow Paddle Dryer,Hollow Blade Dryer,Sludge Drying Machine,Manure Drying Machine Changzhou Bole Tech Co.,Ltd , https://www.boledrying.com
MABAS, ILTF-1, & Air One at NIPSTA
The Cook County Board President made a visit to NIPSTA today, where he was given a comprehensive tour of various regional assets that have received support from the county—either in part or fully. The event showcased a range of emergency response units, including several MABAS specialty teams, and highlighted the ongoing multi-day training exercise by ILTF-1. Air One was also on-site with four helicopters, while NIPSTA fire training classes were actively taking place.
Tim Olk and Larry Shapiro attended the event and captured several photos highlighting the impressive display of equipment and personnel. These images provide a glimpse into the coordination and readiness of the region’s emergency services.
Larry has a gallery with more images HERE. Tim has a gallery HERE.