This from Mike Summa for #TBT;
For TBT-This was Midlothian’s Truck 2704, a 1967 Seagrave 1250/300/? midship aerial. This truck was remounted in 1990 unto a Pierce Dash.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Mike Summa photo
And from our files:
Larry Shapiro photo
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#1 by Matt on April 22, 2022 - 11:15 AM
Federal Government and DOT changed lighting requirements in 1957-58 which led to many companies moving from a single headlamp to dual headlamps across cars, trucks and fire equipment. I think the Midlothian aerial was taken out of service in the late 90’s/early 00’s. Fuzzy on the reason why but I think the aerial may have failed inspection.
#2 by Tim on April 22, 2022 - 5:59 AM
Mike H, Engine 27 was their Seagrave engine. Unlike the 2 trucks it had the double headlight setup like the Midlo truck.
#3 by Ray Stantz on April 21, 2022 - 10:01 PM
Does anyone know how long they kept this truck in service?
#4 by Retired FF on April 21, 2022 - 8:43 PM
Interesting to a front suction on a ladder truck.
#5 by Rj on April 21, 2022 - 8:05 PM
That middle shot is a real great look no white stripe and the red painted Rams. Classic.
#6 by Mike hellmuth on April 21, 2022 - 6:58 PM
Tim also I do believe Oaklawn had a regular 1950s or early 60s Seagrave
engine with an enclosed cab just like the other two …………
#7 by Phil Stenholm on April 21, 2022 - 6:13 PM
The ex-Oak Lawn FD 1955 Seagrave quad is alive & well at the Hall of Flame museum in Phoenix.
https://hallofflame.org/project/seagrave-anniversary-model-quad-fire-engine-1955-ex-oak-lawn-il/
#8 by Tim on April 21, 2022 - 6:08 PM
Mike H, Oak Lawn did have a similar Seagrave truck (along with a Seagrave city service truck). They were 2 man cabs and they were enclosed.
#9 by Mike hellmuth on April 21, 2022 - 3:42 PM
Oaklawn I’m had a similar Seagrave aerial but it had the enclosed cab and I believe was built in the late 1950s……..
#10 by Mike L on April 21, 2022 - 10:02 AM
Apparatus have not been built with canopy cabs after NFPA 1901 mandated apparatus have fully enclosed, 4 door cabs in 1988. There may have been a few leftover cabs or remounts that were used. Another rule from the manufacturers and rebuild companies (if it is to be NFPA compliant) is that no major refurbish can be done on a rig unless it is brought up to current standards. Yes, there are departments that still run canopy cab rigs in places (none in the Chicago metro area) but their days are numbered as they’re almost 35 years old.
#11 by crabbymilton on April 21, 2022 - 8:53 AM
Nice pictures there. Two things you don’t see too much now. Open cab and 2 door cabs. Likely no AC on that PIERCE either.