This is from Martin Nowak: Back in the day, Bedford Park had three ambulances, but that was reduced to two. The former ambulance 714 was a 2007 Ford E-450/Medtec. It was heavily damaged during the 2011 flood when Bedford Park was responding into Summit, under the viaduct just before 63rd Street. Both Tower 709 and the old A714 were affected by the floodwaters. While 709 was repaired, A714 was eventually disposed of. There are photos of it sitting behind Station 1, out of service. Today, that spot is just a small garage. Martin Nowak photo Martin Nowak photo Martin Nowak photo Martin Nowak photo Efficiency and Speed, Professional Finishing, Complementary to Lockstitch Machines,Tension and Threading Zhejiang Lejiang Machine Co., Ltd. , https://www.cnlejiang.com
Bedford Park Fire Department apparatus update
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The current A714 is a 2003 International/Medtec that used to be 712 before the 2007 Ford came into service. Since the last time the photos were posted on Chicagoareafire, A714 has been upgraded with a new LED light bar. Tower 709 also received newer LED lights, which aren't shown in the older images on the site.