Rescue squad has three lives

This vehicle lived three different lives. It first served with the River Grove Fire Department as Squad 564. Later, it was purchased by the Franklin Park Fire Department and became Rescue 1. After several years in Franklin Park, the truck was sold to the O’Fallon Underwater Search and Recovery Team in St. Clair County, Illinois, where it now operates as Dive 1.

River Grove Squad 564 was this 1991 Ford Cargo 8000/Sauber. Bill Friedrich photo

This 1991 Ford Cargo 8000/Sauber was once Franklin Park Rescue 1, originally from River Grove, IL. Bill Friedrich photo

The O’Fallon Underwater Search and Recovery Team uses this 1991 Ford Cargo 8000/Sauber as Dive 1. Previously known as Rescue 1 in Franklin Park and Squad 564 in River Grove, it continues its service in a new capacity. John Fijal photo