This from Mike Summa:
For throwback Thursday here is Evergreen Park’s Engine 50, a 1972 Pirsch. How come Chicago never purchased any of this model? Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Evergreen Park’s Engine 50, a 1972 Pirsch. Mike Summa photo
Evergreen Park Fire Department history
#1 by Matt on July 7, 2017 - 7:55 AM
I believe it was 1000 GPM with a 500 gallon tank. This truck was featured on the cover of a Pirsch brochure shortly after completion. The turn signals and dual Mars lights were recessed in the trim below the windshield which was a first.
It is now privately owned and in the area and was in both the Evergreen Park and Mokena parades this week.
#2 by Bmurphy on July 6, 2017 - 6:24 PM
What’s the pump capacity on this PP? I’m guessing 750 based on only one 2 1/2 discharge at the panel. Just curious. EGP sure had an interesting array of rigs for a town of its size.
#3 by Mike Fox on July 6, 2017 - 6:21 PM
Niles ran Pirsch rigs for years. Their last two were the same model. Good reliable rigs.
#4 by Crabby Milton on July 6, 2017 - 5:19 PM
Those were always distinct and sharp looking PIRSCH rigs.
Although Milwaukee was a solid PIRSCH customer for decades, they only had 2 1963 pumpers of that design. Like CFD, they seemed to fall in love with MACK in the late 60’s thru the 70’s.
#5 by Mike Summa on July 6, 2017 - 4:06 PM
Parade was in Alsip, year unknown, mid 80’s I think.
#6 by E50 Engr on July 6, 2017 - 1:52 PM
Looks familiar. I think I saw this engine recently.. LOL 🙂 Mike do you know where this parade was and year? Pre 1989 for sure as she is still ‘chrome yellow’.