This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- This was the Manhattan FPD’s Engine 1211, a 1984 IHC/Pierce 1500/1000, for those of you who like commercial type apparatus.Mike Summa

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Jun 9
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- This was the Manhattan FPD’s Engine 1211, a 1984 IHC/Pierce 1500/1000, for those of you who like commercial type apparatus.Mike Summa
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Tags: #TBT, Manhattan Fire Protection District history, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday
Jun 2
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Palos FPD.’s #6307, a 1979 Ford F/FD 100/150.Mike Summa
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May 27
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This from Dennis McGuire, Jr:
Found on facebook for sale:
1952 American LaFrance pumperX-Riverdale, IllinoisNow located in Canada, asking $4500 USD
from Facebook
from Facebook
Tags: 1952 American LaFrance pumper for sale, Riverdale Fire Department history, vintage American LaFrance fire engine
May 26
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From Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT – This truck belonged to the Melrose Park Fire Dept. I know this is a Hazmat Unit, as indicated on the trailer. The trailer is pulled by an IHC Mini Pumper. And that is all I know. So any information on this would be greatly appreciated.Mike Summa
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Tags: #TBT, Melrose Park Fire Department history, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck
May 21
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Merrionette Fire Dept.’s Engine 1 (later 2603), a 1976 Seagrave 1250/500. Shown in Blue Island at a fire muster supplying water for the water ball competition. I do like the Chicago style light.Mike Summa
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Tags: #TBT, chicagoareafire.com, Merrionette Park Fire Department history, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage Seagrave fire engine
May 12
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Orland FPD.’s Truck 6004, a 1987 Spartan/Darley 1500/0/55′. As seen just delivered and lettered.Mike Summa
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Tags: #TBT, 55' Snorkel, chicagoareafire.com, Darley fire truck, Mike Summa, Orland Fire Protection District history, Spartan Gladiator, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday
May 5
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Mokena FPD.’s Squad 1514, a 1975 Ford F/Pierce Rescue.Mike Summa
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Apr 28
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Robbins Fire Dept.’s Engine 2943, a 1973 Seagrave 1250/500 (X York Center)Mike Summa
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Apr 21
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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
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Apr 7
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From Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Plainfield FPD’s Brush 1916, a 1971 Ford/Alexis 500/250.Mike Summa
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Tags: #PlainfieldFPD, #TBT, Mike Summa, Plainfield Fire Protection District, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck
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