1958 American LaFrance (700 Series) 85’ ladderX-La Grange Park ladder truck. 1958-1990Found these photos on Facebook, reported to be in White Haven, Pennsylvania
thanks Dennis
Archive for category Fire Department History
Homer Township FPD history
Mar 26
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Homer Twp. Tanker 817, a 1950’s IHC R/ ?. Sorry, no specs. Photo taken at the IHC plant in Melrose Park.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
This from Steve Redick:
December 1957 Fire Engineering – new CFD radio system
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This from Steve Redick:
I visited Engine 42’s old house and was shocked to see the new doors on the west side of the building and the refurbished wood on the front of the house. The inside shots look they are working on the original bay doors. Looks to me like it is gonna be a restaurant or bar, anyone know?
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Gary Fire Department history
Mar 19
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1962 Maxim “S” model pumper. It carried Maxim serial # 2308. It had a 1000-GPM pump and a 300-gallon tank. The engine companies of the era also carried a 35′ three-section ladder along with the standard 24′ and 14′ ladders. This apparatus was assigned to Engine Company 6.wayne stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
More Cicero Fire Department history from the files of Joseph Salerno:
Here are a few more. We grew up in the houses. Picture is of me at 6 months (1970) on the hook and ladder. Good memories ! The newspaper clipping of the smashed truck was the truck that my grandfather got thrown off of after getting hit on the way to a call- I think it was a Seagrave.
from the collection of Joseph Salerno
from the collection of Joseph Salerno
from the collection of Joseph Salerno
from the collection of Joseph Salerno
from the collection of Joseph Salerno
from the collection of Joseph Salerno
from the collection of Joseph Salerno
from the collection of Joseph Salerno
from the collection of Joseph Salerno
from the collection of Joseph Salerno
from the collection of Joseph Salerno
This from Ron Wolkoff:
Found on Facebook Illinois fire apparatus – Lake forest old tower
Found on Facebook Illinois fire apparatus
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Harvey District 3, now MABAS 24 utilized this former Chevy school bus as a canteen unit. Photo taken in the early 1980’s after a parade. Enjoy.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
This from Austin Lawler:
I found another interesting CFD photo on the Vintage Tribune Instagram page.Enjoy,Austin
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Battalion Chief James Furlong demonstrates how to hook up a pressure line to a fire hydrant in Chicago in 1947. #CFD #ChicagoFire
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated two 1942 American La France type 600 Series pumpers. This one was assigned originally to Engine Company 3 and in 1959 to Engine Company 9 upon opening of Station 9. It was replaced by a 1964 Maxim. It carried ALF Serial # L-1675. It had a 750-GPM pump and a 100-gallon water tank.CC wayne stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
