This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1961 Seagrave KB model pumper. It carried Seagrave Serial #M-6595, had a 1000-GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank. It was purchased from the Valparaiso Indiana Fire Department in 1982 and ran as Engine Company 12 and as Engine Company 2.
wayne stuart photos
wayne stuart photo
Wayne Stuart photo
This from Mike Summa:
TBT-Truck 5 in South Chicago Heights was this 1960’s Ward LaFrance Hi-Ranger. I do not know the specs on this truck. If anyone knows please fill in.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Here is a picture of a Orland Park Vol. Fire Dept. tanker. Looks to be built on a IHC chassis, with overhead ladders. Photo courtesy Orland Park Historical Society.Mike Summa
From the Orland Park Historical Society
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Blue Island Engine 3, a 1952 American LaFrance 1000/300. I took this picture at Station 2 on Division St. where it was assigned from when the station was built till 1973.
Mike Summa
Blue Island Engine 3 – 1952 American LaFrance 1000/300. Mike Summa photo
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1927 Magirus 85′ aerial ladder. It carried Magirus serial # 28536. It ran as Truck Company 1 and Truck Company 8.
collection of wayne stuart
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1927 Magirus 85′ aerial ladder. It carried Magirus serial # 28536. It ran as Truck Company 1 and Truck Company 8. collection of wayne stuart
Jun 28
This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
Northlake FPD, IL – Engine 807 – 1979 Ford C8000/Emergency One 1250/750 so #1134 (one of two twins)
Northlake Engine 807. Larry Shapiro photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Bedford Park Engine 707, a 1960’s Seagrave. Unknown specs.Mike Summa
Bedford Park Engine 707, a 1960’s Seagrave. Mike Summa photo
Jun 28
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1973 Mack (CF685F10) pumper, serial# 1591. It had a 1000 GPM pump and a 300 Gallon tank. It ran as Engine Company 9 for many years.
wayne stuart photo
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1973 Mack (CF685F10) pumper, serial# 1591. It had a 1000 GPM pump and a 300 Gallon tank. It ran as Engine Company 9 for many years.
wayne stuart photo
Jun 14
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Squad 304, a 1970’s Mack MB, specs unknown.
Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Found at vintagetribune on Instagram:
Original caption alert: Soon the only “snorting steeds” that will rush forth from Chicago fire houses at the sound of the gong will be the kind that feed on gasoline. Engine company No. 11 is the last station to be motorized. Dobbin, the horse at left, and his mate, Tip Top, have been ordered sold, circa 1923. It will be hard parting, for the horses are more than mere working companions. Left to right are Fireman James F. Kelly, Lieut. William Both, and Fireman Frank O Leary. #vintagechicago
from vintage tribune on Instagram
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