This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- This is the Wilmington Fire Dept.’s E2611, a Hendrikson/Pirsch from the 1980’s. I am sorry I have no specs on this engine. If anyone knows more about this, please feel free to share.Mike Summa
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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
here are some vintage Mount Prospect fire trucks when the were white over yellow for #TBT
Mount Prospect FD Engine 515. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect FD rngine. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect FD Engine 516. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect FD Engine 518 – 1795 Hendrickson 1871S/Pierce. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect FD Engine 517. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect FD Squad 543. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect FD Truck 531. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect FD Truck 530. Larry Shapiro photo
This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
Here are several shots from a 3-11 Alarm fire and EMS Plan 1 at 4344 N Winchester that occurred on 12/6/01. Featured are older apparatus, many of which were new at the time and are now gone or in reserve status. One shot features all three LTI tower ladders in near mint condition. Squad 2 and Tower 5 were less than a year old at the time.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
From Wayne Stuart for #tbt
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1970 American LaFrance 900 Series pumper Serial #2-1-2321. It was originally assigned to Engine Co. 4. It was rehabbed in 1982 and a 1000 Series cab was installed.The roof was also painted Navy blue. It was then assigned to Engine Co.1 for the rest of it’s career.
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The Gary Fire Department operated this 1970 American LaFrance 900 Series pumper Serial #2-1-2321. It was originally assigned to Engine Co. 4. It was rehabbed in 1982 and a 1000 Series cab was installed.The roof was also painted Navy blue. It was then assigned to Engine Co.1 for the rest of it’s career. wayne stuart photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Markham Fire Dept.’s Engine 1531, a 900 series American LaFrance with unknown specs. Photo taken in front of then station 1 off Kedzie Ave.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Jan 17
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1977 Mack CF685 model, Serial #CFA1852. It had a Thibault 100′ ladder and a 300 Gallon booster tank. It was originally built for Washington Township FD in Marion County Indiana, however the deal fell thru and the GFD purchased it. It was assigned to Truck Co.1, and later on to Truck Co.4. It served many years until the top fly of the ladder failed at an extra alarm fire.The FD shops removed the damaged top fly section and it ran for a few more years as a 75′ ladder.
wayne stuart photo
Wayne Stuart photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Phoenix Fire Dept.’s E1706, a 1985 Kenworth/FMC 1000/750.Mike Summa
Phoenix Engine 1706 – 1985 Kenworth/FMC Omega 1000/750.
Mike Summa photo
This from Mike Summa:
TBT-Not an apparatus photo, but a question for fire buffs? Two Blue Island firemen posed in front of their station. What is that pump behind them? Air or Gas?Mike Summa
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Nov 15
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1936 Ford hose wagon. It was designated as the HIGH PRESSURE UNIT and carried 1000 feet of 2 1/2″ hose plus it’s two mounted deck guns. It was quartered with Engine Company 3 and then with Engine & Truck Company 8. It responded to all extra alarms in the city. It was in service into the early 60’s and was on occasion used as a spare apparatus.
wayne stuart collection
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1936 Ford hose wagon. It was designated as the HIGH PRESSURE UNIT and carried 1000 feet of 2 1/2″ hose plus it’s two mounted deck guns. It was quartered with Engine Company 3 and then with Engine & Truck Company 8. It responded to all extra alarms in the city. It was in service into the early 60’s and was on occasion used as a spare apparatus.
wayne stuart collection
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
TBT-Crete Fire Dept.’s #702, a 1970’s IHC/Pierce ( unknown specs.) I found this interesting because it was not built on a Dodge chassis.Mike Summa
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