This from Mike Summa:
Hello,This is Blue Island Truck 2104. It started as a 1951 ALF 85-foot Quint. In 1980, this was sent to ALF again in University Park to have a new Century cab installed. It was the first unit to have a white top, which is a Blue Island hallmark now. This was in service until 1997, when a new E-One tower was purchased, a remarkable 46 years of continuous service and durability. Enjoy!–Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
#1 by mike mc on January 9, 2017 - 8:27 AM
Thanks for posting! I never knew that it was a converted 1951 ALF 700 series. I thought it was just another 1970’s era mid-mount. On the day it went out of service, I remember a FF got on the radio and said “goodbye to old 2104”. I thought it was odd for someone to get sentimental about a 1970’s mid-mount. Now I know the rest of the story.
Does anyone know if Blue Island had a second ALF 700 series mid-mount? One that was not refurbished? I thought they had one as a reserve in an old firehouse that was not staffed in the early 1970’s.
#2 by M Summa on January 7, 2017 - 2:53 PM
Good to know it is still in town, not in some junkyard.
#3 by Dennis on January 7, 2017 - 7:38 AM
It’s currently owned by the Blue Island Historical Society.