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Archive for September 23rd, 2021

Chicago Fire Department replica models (more)

Sep 23

Posted by Admin in Collectors of fire memorabilia | Comments off

From Fire Replicas:

New Arrival: Classic Chicago 1954 FWD Tillerered aerial

Fire Replicas Classic Chicago 1954 FWD Tillered aerial ladder model

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As seen around … Bedford Park

Sep 23

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News | 7 Comments

This from Martin Nowak:

I saw Bedford Park Engine 711 on the back of a truck heading northbound 355 at Archer Ave. The truck continued over I-55. I’m assuming it’s heading to Pierce. 
Bedford Park FD Engine 711 on a lowboy trailer

Martin Nowak photo

Bedford Park FD Engine 711 on a lowboy trailer

Martin Nowak photo

 

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Central Stickney FPD history

Sep 23

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 3 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is the Central Stickney FPD’s Truck 906, a 1960’s Duplex/Howe/Grove 1250/0/85′.
Mike Summa
Central Stickney FPD vintage Duplex-Howe-Grumman aerial ladder

Mike Summa photo

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