Station 82
Built in 1992, and noticeably the largest Palatine Fire station, Station 82 is frequently the busiest in regards to emergency call volume. Formerly known as Station 19, it is located on Hicks Road just south of the intersection with Dundee Road, and is frequently referred to as the fire station "behind the Jewel." The neighborhoods served by this fire station include some of the most densely populated residential areas in Palatine, resulting in the higher call volume. Station 82 is staffed 24 hours a day by 5 personnel including one Lieutenant and four Firefighter/Paramedics.
Apparatus
Engine 82 is a 2011 Crimson pumper with a 1,500 gallon per minute pump, a 500 gallon water tank and over 2,000 feet of fire hose, ranging from 1.5 inch to 4 inch sizes. It is equipped with Advanced Life Support medical gear and carries a thermal imaging camera and a selection of hand and power tools for firefighting and rescue. It also has an 8000 watt PTO generator and flood lights, 28 foot and 14 foot ground ladders and a pre-piped deck gun capable of flowing 1,000 gallons per minute.
Ambulance 82 is a 2014 Braun ambulance, mounted on an International chassis. It is equipped with a full complement of state-of-the-art Advanced Life Support medical equipment, including a monitor / defibrillator / external pacemaker with 12-lead ECG capability, advanced airway equipment which includes a transport ventilator and a CPAP unit, medications, immobilization and patient transfer devices and trauma supplies. It also has a cold water rescue suit and water rescue rope along with life vests, as well as basic forcible entry tools and self-contained breathing apparatus for fire responses.
The Reserve Squad is a 2003 Saulsbury medium rescue built on an International chassis. Normally unmanned, this unit can be staffed in the event of a significant, long-term incident or multiple incidents that require off-duty personnel to be called back to work. It is also sometimes manned during extreme weather conditions, along with being the replacement vehicle for Squad 85, when that unit is down for maintenance. This vehicle is equipped with a 6-bottle, high-pressure air cascade, a PTO generator and light tower, along with basic firefighting, rescue and hazardous materials equipment. This vehicle also carries a set of Advanced Life Support medical gear.
Our Reserve Ambulance is a 2008 Wheeled Coach ambulance, mounted on an International chassis which previously ran as Ambulance 82. Although typically unmanned, the unit is equipped with a full complement of state-of-the-art Advanced Life Support medical equipment, including a monitor / defibrillator / external pacemaker with 12-lead ECG capability, advanced airway equipment which includes a transport ventilator and a CPAP unit, medications, immobilization and patient transfer devices and trauma supplies. It also has a cold water rescue suit and water rescue rope along with life vests, as well as basic forcible entry tools and self-contained breathing apparatus for fire responses. This unit can be staffed for special events or in case of a significant, long-term incident or multiple incidents that require off-duty personnel to be called back to work.
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Station 82
Physical Address
1475 N Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60067