This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT
Oakbrook Terrace classic 85′ Pitman Snorkel on a conventional GMC chassis with a Pierce body
Larry Shapiro photo
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Oakbrook Terrace FPD history
Jun 18
As seen around … Blue Island
Jun 17
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- An Ahrens Fox of a unknown age doing what it does best. Does the green light mean it represents a Chicago Fire Truck? I do not know. Please respond. Photo taken in Blue Island at a fire truck/auto show in the early 1990’s.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Tinley Park Eng. 203, a 1973 Hendrickson/Darley 1000/500. Rehabbed in 1988 as shown.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Karl Klotz photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Crete Fire Dept.’s E708, a 1982 Hendrickson/FMC 1500/750.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
and one more shot from the archives of Larry Shapiro
Larry Shapiro photo
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department operated this 19?? Ford/Intercoastal pumper. It had a 500-GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank.wayne stuart
Wayne Stuart photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For T BT-The Markham Fire Dept.’s E53, a 1964 IHC/? 750/800. It was replaced in 1984 with a Ford C/E-One 750/500 as E1531.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Mike Summa photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Country Club Hills Trk.1140. Sorry, I do not know any specs on the truck. Truck is lettered for the CC Hills FPD. After numerous attempts at the ballot box for additional funding failed the city absorbed the department.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Dixmoor’s E2403, a 1984 Hendrickson/Pierreville 1500/750. Delivered in white with a blue stripe. Repainted later black over red.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Gary Fire Department history
Apr 23
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1909 Seagrave horse drawn ladder truck. It was one of only two horse-drawn apparatus operated by the GFD. This apparatus carried Seagrave serial #3758. It ran as Truck Company #1 until 1916wayne stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
Gary Fire Department history
Apr 16
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1909 Seagrave Serial # 3759. It was originally purchased for the police department as a paddy wagon. It was converted into a chemical engine and assigned to Engine Company 5 when Station 5 in Glen Park was opened in 1915.wayne stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
