2015 Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show

This from Asher Heimermann :

The 18th annual Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show was held in Downtown Aurora this weekend.

On Friday evening, the Lights and Sirens Procession was expanded to a 13 mile-long route, traveling through the communities of North Aurora, Aurora, and Montgomery. Afterwards, many of the vehicles in the procession were on display at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum.

On Saturday, many current and vintage emergency vehicles were on display throughout four parking lots near the museum. The Aurora Fire Department held two extrication demonstrations, the Aurora Police Special Response Team showed their tactical entry of a mobile office trailer and LIFESTAR made an appearance.

Asher Heimermann

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fire department extrication demonstration

Asher Heimermann photo

Asher Heimermann photo

Asher Heimermann photo

This from Steve Redick:

Had a great time at the show. Thighlight for me was to finally see the Ambo 8 replica and the Naperville Fox. Here is an assortment of images and they can all be seen here:

Steve

Steve Redick photo

restores American LaFrance Century fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Backdraft Chicago FD Ward LaFrance fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

classic antique American LaFrance fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

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#1 by Crabby Milton on August 10, 2015 - 5:55 AM

Thanks for posting those great pictures. I had every intention of attending but I somehow missed the HWY 12 (that turns into 31) exit from I-43. So I went too far and didn’t take a map since I figured I wouldn’t have trouble since I went down that way before with no problem several years ago. I should have backtracked to find it when I ended up in Beloit but the problem was that I don’t think too well when I’m in a full blown blind rage. 🙂 so at that point I thought I needed to go further and would up going in a big circle way off course so I just said the heck with it and made my way home. Ironically, I studied HWY 31 leading into Aurora and would not have had any trouble once I got on it. Can’t overlook the simple things. Lesson learned and will take a map next time I travel someplace I hadn’t been for an extended time.