Archive for category Historic fire apparatus

For TBT- The Thornton Fire Dept. once utilized this Ford C/Pierce as Truck 74, then Truck 747. I have no specs on the truck so anyone out there please feel free to inform us.

Thank you, Mike Summa

Vintage photo of a Ford C/Pierce Tele-Squrt

Mike Summa photo

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Sauk Village Fire Department history

Jul 4

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- Here is Sauk Village’s Snorkel #507, a 1980 Hendrikson/3-D 1250/0/65′.

Mike Summa

Sauk Village’s Snorkel #507, a 1980 Hendrikson/3-D 1250/0/65′.
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and from our archives:

Larry Shapiro photo

Bill Friedrich photo

Larry Shapiro photo

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Homewood Fire Department history (more)

Jun 27

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This from Wayne Stuart in addition to Homewood Fire Department history

1961 FWD/Pierce 1000-0-65' Pittman Snorkel

Wayne Stuart collection

Tags: #TBT, 65' Pitman Snorkel, chicagoareafire.com, Homewood Fire Department history, Homewood Fire Dept.'s 1961 FWD/Pierce 1000-0-65' Snorkel, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday

Homewood Fire Department history

Jun 27

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This fro Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is the Homewood Fire Dept.’s 1961 FWD/Pierce 1000-0-65′ Snorkel.

Mike Summa

Mike Summa photo

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Clark Oil Refinery historic apparatus photo

Jun 13

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Clark Oil Refinery in Blue Island once utilized this 1960’s GMC/?, I am guessing National Foam with unknown specs. Please feel free to add any information. (photo courtesy BI Historical)

Mike Summa

photo courtesy Blue Island Historical

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Morton Grove Fire Department history

Jun 6

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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

For #TBT, here are some shots of vintage Morton Grove fire apparatus as I was going up on the north shore. I was unable to get my hands on the specs when I submitted these.

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vintage Morton Grove FD Ford squad truck

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

vintage Hendrickson 1871C/E-ONE fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

Hendrickson 1871S chassis fire engine from E-ONE

Larry Shapiro photo

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Frankfort FPD history

Jun 6

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- Here is Frankfort Tanker 717, a Ford L of unknown age, make and size. The second photo is Tanker 727, a 1992 IHC/Monroe. Please feel free to add information concerning these two.

Mike Summa

Mike Summa photo

Mike Summa photo

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Wilmette Fire Department open house

May 18

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The Wilmette FD had an open house Saturday morning (5/18/19). This included several antique apparatus and an opportunity to showcase new Engine 27 for residents followed by ceremoniously pushing it into the station.

Engine 27 is a 2019 Pierce Dash CF PUC so 32569. It has a 1500-GPM pump, 750 gallons of water, and a foam cell which has either a 20 or 30-gallon capacity. This engine was outfitted with a 35-foot ground ladder and will run as Engine 26 if the tower ladder is out of service. It will go into service at Station 27, and the ~~2017~~ 2013 E-ONE engine will become a reserve piece.