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Prospect Heights Fire District history

May 30

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 6 Comments

From Chief Drew Smith:

Here are two photos of our old tanker.

It is the second tanker owned by the PHFD. This one was a 1968 Ford/Darley with a 750-GPM two-stage pump and 1,500-gallon water tank. In 1989 we sent it to Darley to have the pump rebuilt then to Monroe Truck to have a wet side 1,500-gallon tank installed. The rest of the 1989 refurb was done in-house and included paint, striping and lettering, and the installation of cross lays and new pump panel. It served from 1986 until 1994 when the 3,000-gallon/1,250-GPM Spartan/S&S tanker was placed in service. During it’s 21 years it had the radio signatures of “#6,” 174, and Tanker 9.

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Villa Park Fire Department history

May 20

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus | 3 Comments

This from Danny Nelms:

Posted by Earl Willis  on Facebook

Department find this weekend pump testing, not sure of year but is all intact including bell, they thought it maybe an ex Chicago truck, might be for sale in near future they want it out of their way, was drove in and parked where it is many years ago
 
Originally Villa Park Engine 962 a 1971 Pirsch 1000/500 #2970 taken 4/6/1991. John Tulipano photo.
 
Now in Belk, AL.
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Orland Fire Protection District history

May 16

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Orland FPD’s Engine 6063, here lettered Engine 5 stationed on 143rd St.  A 1987 Spartan Gladiator/1988 Darley 1500/750. Enjoy and comment.
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Countryside Fire Protection District history

May 9

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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Chevrolet / Darley pumper – Countryside FPD District 1

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Chicago Fire Department history

Apr 25

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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Pre-delivery photo of the 1st Emergency One 110′ rear-mount ladder for Chicago, on a Hendrickson chassis with the 1871-W cab. This was assigned to Truck 12.

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A request for assistance

Mar 22

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, Reader submission | 2 Comments

International Harvester- Hinsdale Agricultural Center Apparatus Photos

Hello,

I was curious if someone on your blog may have photos of the International Loadstar 1800/Pierce fire engine and Travel-All ambulance that were used by the fire brigade at the International Harvester Agricultural Engineering Center in Hinsdale (Burr Ride) in the late 70s.  An IH retiree provided the attached photo but looking for additional photos if they may be out there.

Thanks!

Steve Ford

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Hoffman Estates Fire Department history

Mar 21

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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

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Orland Fire Protection District history

Mar 21

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was Orland FPD’s Engine 6023, a 1980’s ALF Century(unknown specs).   This photo shows the then factory added  4 door enclosure that was popular at the time.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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Midlothian Fire Department history

Mar 7

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is a picture of the Midlothian Fire Dept.  When, I would guess the late 1950’s.  If you know please feel free to inform.
Mike Summa
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Lansing Fire Department history

Feb 22

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 3 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Lansing Fire Dept.’s Engine 103, a 1974 Mack CF 1250/500.  Photo courtesy Lansing Prof. Fire Fighters Union 3709.   Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa 
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Photo courtesy Lansing Prof. Fire Fighters Union 3709

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