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 Historic fire apparatus
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
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 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 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
Pierce Manufacturing history
Feb 20
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT. The Pierce Suburban on the Ford C chassis was popular in our area. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
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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.
Larry Shapiro photo
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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click to download
This from Steve Redick:
If this ain’t a cool picture then I dunno what is. Photo by George Brown
George Brown photo
