Archive for category Historic fire apparatus

Gary Fire Department history

Sep 12

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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

The Gary Fire Department operated this 1947 American LaFrance Series 700 pumper with a 1,250-GPM pump and a 150-gallon tank. It carried ALF serial #9063. It was assigned to Engine Company 2 and Engine Company 5.

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The Gary Fire Department operated this 1947 American LaFrance Series 700 pumper with a 1,250-GPM pump and a 150-gallon tank. It carried ALF serial #9063. It was assigned to Engine Company 2 and Engine Company 5.
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Lake County Indiana Snorkel History (more)

Sep 8

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This from Wayne Stuart as a followup to Lake County Indiana Snorkel History

Mabas 21 , here is a shot of the Michigan City Snorkel. Enjoy

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Tags: Michigan City Fire Department history, Vintage Maxim/Pierce/85' Snorkel from Michigan City IN, Wayne Stuart

Hazel Crest Fire Department history

Sep 5

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- Hazel Crest’s 1981 IHC CO-1910/Welch 500/400 Squad. Repainted white over red at a later date.

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Lake County Indiana Snorkel History

Sep 5

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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

Lake County Indiana fire departments had many Snorkels in service over the years. Gary had two in service but not at the same time, with the ALF coming from South Holland. The Griffith rig came from New Albany, Indiana, The Mattoon ALF also served in St. John and Shelby Indiana. Hammond ran two Snorkel companies at the same time, Snorkel 1, and Snorkel 2. Munster is located in Lake County but is in Mabas Div 24. The Crown Point rig came from Snohomish County, Washington who purchased it as a demo.

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Tags: #TBT, 1963 Maxim Snorkel, American LaFrance Aero Chief Snorkel, East Chicago FD Maxim Snorkel, East Chicago Fire Department history, Gary Fire Department history, Gary Fire Department Snorkel, Griffith Fire Department American LaFrance Aero Chief 90, Griffith Fire Department history, Hammond Fire Department Snorkel, historic fire truck pictures, Hobart Fire Department Snorkel, Mack CF Snorkel, Mattoon Fire Department history, Maxim Pierce Snorkel, Munster Fire Department history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage Snorkel fire trucks, Wayne Stuart

Peotone Fire Protection District history

Aug 29

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is the Peotone FPD’s Squad 2726, a 1970’s Mack MB/unknown body.

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MABAS Division 27 Snorkel history

Aug 29

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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

Mabas Division 27 departments operated a few Snorkels over the years. The South Chicago Heights rig is the X- Louisville Kentucky Truck Co.2.

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classic FWD 55' Snorkel from the Steger FD

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Western Springs 125th anniversary parade

Aug 25

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Tags: fire truck photos, Lyons Fire Department, McCook Fire Department, Steve Redick, vintage Western Springs FD ambulance, vintage Western Springs FD fire engine, Western Springs 125th anniversary parade

MABAS Division 24 history

Aug 22

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- At one time the Third District, now MABAS 24 housed their Haz Mat truck at Oak Forest Station 2. # 9901, a 1970’s Ford F series pulling a trailer of unknown origin. The Ford looks to be a retired Northern Illinois Gas truck. If anyone knows differently please feel free to add your opinion.

Mike Summa

Division 24 Third District Haz Mat Unit,

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Oak Forest and Midlothian Fire Department history

Aug 15

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- Two fire departments side by side who have/had the same type of equipment. Oak Forest Engine 94, a 1971 FWD/Pierce 1250/500 w/54′ Squrt. Midlothian Engine 2, a 1973 Seagrave 1250/300 w/ 54′ Squrt. The Oak Forest engine is gone, but Midlothian had Pierce rehab their unit in 1994 with a Pierce Arrow cab and upgrade its engine into 1500/500. Are there any more Squrts out there?

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