Station 84

Station 84With a remodel completed in 2008, this station offers many amenities for the public as well as the 5 personnel (one Lieutenant and four Firefighter / Paramedics) who staff it daily. Frequently known as the station where we hold our "Fifth Grade Program" for Palatine grade school students, this station has our 3 story training tower as well as an extra 2 story garage that houses additional vehicles. During the addition, the station was essentially doubled in size, adding a complete new wing east of the bay floor. This allowed for new meeting and training rooms, a larger fitness room for the health of our firefighters, and new living quarters for the on-duty staff.

Training Division

Training FacilityFormerly referred to as Station 17, this station is the home of our training facility. It features a 3-story drill tower with a roof that has removable panels that can be cut for ventilation training. The tower is used by firefighters to practice hose advancement, ladder placement, rescue operations, and other skills. There is also a drafting pit that allows us to recycle water while practicing pump skills. Additionally, the station features a large classroom that is equipped with a video conference system. Purchased with a federal grant, this system allows us to conduct briefings and classroom training with all members being able to stay at their own stations. This improves response times by allowing companies to stay available in their own districts and saves money by allowing an instructor to conduct a class once instead of several times per day. Our Division Chief of Training also has his office here at Station 84.

Apparatus

  1. Engine 84
  2. Ambulance 84
  3. Dive 84
  4. Boat 84
  5. Reserve Command Vehicle
  6. Rehab 84

E84Engine 84 is a 2018 Pierce Enforcer with a 1,500 gallons per minute pump and a 750 gallons water tank.   It carries over 2,000 feet of firehouse, ranging in sizes from 1.5 inch to 4 inch.  It has a Deck Gun that is capable of flowing 1000 gallons per minute. It is equipped with Advanced Life Support medical gear.  It carries a 2000 watt portable generator.  It has 28 and 14 foot ground ladders, as well as various hand tools and scene lighting.

Sta 84 Rigs 2019