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Chicago Fire Department history

This from Andrew McCullough:

Here are a few more of my dad’s old slides. The descriptions on the slide tray are:
 
2-3: Truck 31
2-5: Squad 2’s rig at E5’s house (not sure why the rig says 6, taken in 1966)
2-6: Salvage #1 (281)  at E5’s house (taken in 1966. The Autocar squad is behind, and the gas truck is barely showing on the left of the frame)
2-8: My first rig as engineer on E5 – 1952 FWD (taken in 1966 in front of E5’s house).
2-31: Still alarm 700 W Jackson
2-32: Still alarm 700 W Jackson
2-33: Still alarm 700 W Jackson
2-35: Still alarm 700 W Jackson
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Andrew McCullough collection

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Andrew McCullough collection

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Andrew McCullough collection

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Chicago Fire Department history (more)

This from Andrew McCullough:

This is a scan of one of my father’s slides. He was engineer on E5 at the time.  The engine is a 1969 Seagrave 1500 GPM.  It was close to new here, so this must be 1969-70. 
Location is E5’s quarters 324 S Desplaines St.  Photo by the late John McCullough.
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Matteson Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Matteson Fire Dept.’s Engine #4, a 1970’s ish Seagrave.  Sorry, no stats on this.  Please feel free to inform us if you know.  So, enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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Former NAS Glenview fire engine

From Jimmy Bolf

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The All-Stars Gentlemen’s Club fire 12-8-2010

For #TBT from Larry Shapiro:

The All-Stars Gentlemen’s Club fire

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Monee Fire Protection District history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Monee FPD’s Engine 562, a 1969 Ford C/John Bean 750/500.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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South Holland Fire Department history

This from ike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the South Holland Fire Dept.’s Engine 664, a 1969 ALF 1250/500.  This engine was repainted in 1983 and the diesel engine was replaced with a Allis-Chalmers diesel engine.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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North Palos Fire Protection District history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was Engine 812 in the North Palos FPD.  It looks to be a 1980’s Chevy/FMC.  Sorry, no specs.  If anyone knows any thing about this please feel free to respond.  Enjoy and thanks.
Mike Summa
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Alsip Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

The Alsip Fire Dept. in the recent past.  The engine on the left is a 1947 Chevy/Central 500/300.  The middle engine is a 1964 ALF 900 series 1000/750.  The one on the right is a Ford, no year or specs.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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Homer Township Fire Protection District history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Homer Twp.’s Engine 812, a 1950’s-60’s Intle. R.  Sorry, no specs.  Looks like a real workhorse.
Comment and Enjoy.
Mike Summa
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