This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Homer Twp. Tanker 817, a 1950’s IHC R/ ?. Sorry, no specs. Photo taken at the IHC plant in Melrose Park.Mike Summa
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Archive for category throwbackthursday
Homer Township FPD history
Mar 26
Gary Fire Department history
Mar 19
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1962 Maxim “S” model pumper. It carried Maxim serial # 2308. It had a 1000-GPM pump and a 300-gallon tank. The engine companies of the era also carried a 35′ three-section ladder along with the standard 24′ and 14′ ladders. This apparatus was assigned to Engine Company 6.wayne stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Harvey District 3, now MABAS 24 utilized this former Chevy school bus as a canteen unit. Photo taken in the early 1980’s after a parade. Enjoy.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated two 1942 American La France type 600 Series pumpers. This one was assigned originally to Engine Company 3 and in 1959 to Engine Company 9 upon opening of Station 9. It was replaced by a 1964 Maxim. It carried ALF Serial # L-1675. It had a 750-GPM pump and a 100-gallon water tank.CC wayne stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
Pierce Manufacturing history
Feb 20
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT. The Pierce Suburban on the Ford C chassis was popular in our area. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
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From Austin Lawler for #TBT found at vintagetribune on Instagram
I came across another gem from the Vintage Tribune’s Instagram page. Hope everyone enjoys.
Photo by Luigi Mendicino
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The company that changed the American fire service. For years the most recognized fire apparatus. Its demise will be debated for years. Here are some samples from a late 1970’s catalog. Enjoy.Mike Summa
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-A real orphan fire apparatus in the Chicago area is the Maxim. Not many were purchased. Enjoy.Mike Summa
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-In the 1970s an upstart company decided to enter the fire apparatus field and challenge the establishment. Here are some examples of their early apparatus.Mike Summa
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Gary Fire Department history
Dec 12
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary FD operated this 1950 American LaFrance 700 series pumper. It had a 1000-GPM pump and a 300-gallon booster tank.wayne stuart collection
. It was originally assigned to Truck Company 5 in Glen Park and later to Engine Company 11 in Miller.
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