This from Larry Shapiro:
Referring back to yesterday’s American LaFrance history, this is an example of an American LaFrance Pioneer series engine from Lake Forest. The Glenbrook Rural Fire Protection District who became the Glenbrook Fire Protection District had three Pioneer engines.
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The company that changed the American fire service. For years the most recognized fire apparatus. Its demise will be debated for years. Here are some samples from a late 1970’s catalog. Enjoy.Mike Summa
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This from Steve Redick:
If this ain’t a cool picture then I dunno what is. Photo by George Brown
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-A real orphan fire apparatus in the Chicago area is the Maxim. Not many were purchased. Enjoy.Mike Summa
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This from Danny Nelms:
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Steve loftin collectionFrom steve“Darley had a few rigs on order using the 1871W cab and chassis when Hendrickson sold that product line to Kovatch Mobile Equipment. Therefore, a handful were delivered with KME nomenclature.While I know of at least three of these, there were probably no more than a handful were delivered.Lyons, IL – Engine 311 198_ KME/Darley _?/_? – Diesel/_?
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This from Andy Russell:
I was sent this today from Chief Bill Schreiber in Peotone. This was our 1976 GMC/E-One midi pumper/squad.
Peotone FPD 1976 GMC/E-One midi pumper/squad
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-In the 1970s an upstart company decided to enter the fire apparatus field and challenge the establishment. Here are some examples of their early apparatus.Mike Summa
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Dec 12
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary FD operated this 1950 American LaFrance 700 series pumper. It had a 1000-GPM pump and a 300-gallon booster tank.wayne stuart collection
. It was originally assigned to Truck Company 5 in Glen Park and later to Engine Company 11 in Miller.
wayne stuart collection
Dec 5
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For #TBT-Mack Fire Trucks were a big part of the fire service. Here are some samples from the 1970s.Mike Summa
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This for #TBT from Mike Summa:
For TBT – Part 2, Pirsch aerials, I am sure everyone has a story about Pirsch aerials. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
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