From Steve Redick for #TBT:
A classic advertisement I found in my archives
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This from Mile Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Tinley Park Squad 202, a 1966 Ford P-200 step van. Amazing how a relatively simple van like this evolved into today’s huge, fully loaded squads.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Frankfort FPD history
Dec 24
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Frankfort Trk. 719, unknown year KME 102′. I am not sure of any specific details. I would be happy to hear any information about this unit.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
This from Dennis McGuire, Jr. for #TBT:
Flash back to January 18th, 1994 when the high reached only 11 below zero, following a morning low of minus 21 and yielding a daily average temperature of minus 16. On Chicago’s south side, fire companies were battling a 2-11 in a 4 story apartment building at 8049-59 S St. Lawrence.
Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
From Larry Shapiro for #TBT
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
This from Mike Summa:
For TBT- Crestwood Squad 2305, a 1982 Mack(MS) Mid-liner /1985 Phoenix 500/500 pumper/squad. This one was to be built by Pierreville before they went under.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
and a few more photos from our archives
Karl Klotz photo
Larry Shapiro photo
This from Danny Nelms for #TBT:
Found a small Stack of the Old Chicago Fire Fighter magazine. Here is an apparatus profile in the autumn 1967 issue profiling all the new “usual” vehicles joining the department.
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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1914 American La France Type 14-6 Chemical and Ladder apparatus. It carried ALF Serial #738. It had a 50 gallon chemical tank and a large assortment of ground ladders plus truck tools. It ran as Truck Co. No. 1 until 1927 when it was replaced by a Magirus 85′ rear mount aerial.from the collection of wayne stuart
from the collection of wayne stuart
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
I sent for and received this brochure from Pierce in 1982. Based on 1982 standards these were current and modern. By looking at them you can see how technology has evolved.Mike Summa
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Gary Fire Department history
Jul 23
This from Wayne Stuar for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1950 American La France pumper Serial #L-4034. It had a 1000-GPM pump and a 300-gallon tank. It also carried a 40Ft. and a 38 Ft. ladder as well as a 24 Ft. and a 12 Ft roof ladder. It ran as Engine Company No. 7 in Miller for many years.wayne stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
