Lake Dalecarlia Volunteer
Fire Deparment

Lake Dalecarlia, aka "Lake Dale" is located in southern Lake County just north of Lowell. First established in 1950, Lake Dalecarlia VFD now provides fire and rescue protection to nearly 4,000 residents and 40 square miles from their single station.
Lake Dalecarlia Station

Lake Dalecarlia Fire Station - 6000 Main Street - Lowell
 
Engine 5811 - 1994 Pierce Saber - 1500gpm/750gal

Engine 5811 - 1994 Pierce Saber - 1500gpm/750gal
5811 is the first out apparatus for fire runs. This rig formerly served the Horsham Fire Company in Pennsylvania.

 
Engine 5812 - 1975 Mack CF685 Pumper - 1000gpm/1000gal

Engine 5812 - 1975 Mack CF685 Pumper - 1000gpm/1000gal
This great rig formerly served at Winfield Fire Protection District in Illinois.

 
Rescue 5831 - 1979 Ford E-350/EVF Light Rescue

Rescue 5831 - 1979 Ford E-350/EVF Light Rescue
 
Tanker 5841 - 2004 Freightliner M2/Fire Service, Inc. - 1250gpm/2000gal

Tanker 5841 - 2004 Freightliner M2/Fire Service, Inc. - 1250gpm/2000gal
 

Tanker 5842 - 1987 Ford F-800/S&S - 500gpm/2000gal

Tanker 5842 - 1987 Ford F-800/S&S - 500gpm/2000gal
 
Brush 5871 - 2005 Ford F-350 4x4/Fire Service, Inc. - 120gpm/250gal

Brush 5871 - 2005 Ford F-350 4x4/Fire Service, Inc. - 120gpm/250gal
 
Brush 5872 - 1974 Chevy 4x4/FD - 120gpm/200gal

Brush 5872 - 1974 Chevy 4x4/FD - 120gpm/200gal
 
Former Engine 36 "Spirit of '76" - 1976 Mack CF600 Pumper

Former Engine 36 "Spirit of '76" - 1976 Mack CF600 Pumper
 
Special Thanks to Bill Friedrich for these great photos from a hard-to-find department!

Lake Dalecarlia Volunteer Fire Department