Archive for category throwbackthursday

Calumet Park Fire Department history

Sep 28

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Calumet Park Fire Dept.’s Truck 2204, HME/Alfco 100′ midship. Sorry, I do not know year or specs. Please feel free to respond. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Lake Zurich Fire Department history

Sep 21

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 1 Comment

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

A few former area units on scene in Lake Zurich back in 2004

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Former Libertyville FD Squad 2

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Former Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Ambulance 51

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Former Buffalo Grove Seagrave engine

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Orland Fire Protection District history

Sep 21

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Orland FPD’s Engines 7&8, 1999 Pierce Saber 1500/750. Photo taken at Orland Maintenance Bldg. I believe these two are dedicated spares, correct me if I am wrong. These two are probably gone since last week I spotted an Engine 8 in town which was a 2009 Spartan/Darley. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Villa Park Fire Department history

Sep 14

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Villa Park Engine #3, a 1968 Pirsch 1000/500. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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And from our files:

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Orland Fire Protection District history

Sep 7

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Orland FPD’s #121, a Ford/? tanker from the late 80’s or early 90’s. I do not know any specs on the truck. If anyone knows the history of this unit please feel free to do so. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Glen Ellyn Fire Department history

Aug 31

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Glen Ellyn Fire Dept.’s Engine 6, a 1956 Pirsch (unknown specs). Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Chicago Fire Department history

Aug 24

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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Going all the way back to 2020, these 7 E-ONE pumpers were delivered to Chicago during the early Covid era when the streets were empty.

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Seven new E-ONE pumpers for Chicago in 2020. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Engine 127 – 2020 E-ONE Cylcone pumper. Larry Shapiro photo

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Summit Fire Department history

Aug 24

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

This is the Summit Fire Dept.’s Engine 951, 1960/70’s Mack CF. Please fill in the blanks if you know more. Thanks. The first picture is mine, the second, a group shot is from the Summit FD Facebook page. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa