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2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (more highlights)

Jul 7

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Images from Barbara Connors at the 2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet

ringing of the fire bell in memory of those who served

Capt. John Jakubec opens the FBofI and 5-11 Club 21st Annual Muster with the bell ringing ceremony to Honor those who made the Supreme Sacrifice. Barbara Connors photo

award recipient at the Chicago Fire Academy

George Reichhardt receives the Ralph Feld Award from the Fire Buffs of Illinois for his contributions to the Fire Buffing Community over the years. Barbara Connors photo

Rick Mendt receives the Longest Distance Driven Award for his 1975 American LaFrance he drove 71 miles “ex” Hillside, IL. Barbara Connors photo

Mike Lynch received the Commissioners Choice Award for his 1969 GMC/Fire Trucks Inc. 1000/500. Barbara Connors photo

John Ruckman of Peotone Fire Department receives the Presidents Choice Award with their 1935 Reo/Seagrave 500gpm. Barbara Connors photo

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2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (more highlights)

Jun 24

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From Dan McInerney:

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2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (more highlights)

Jun 22

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This from Steve Redick:

Saturday was the big day. The weather was kinda poor for most of the show .. little sun. Turnout was also kinda sparse. I did really enjoy the parade and what there was to see. I imagine it is a thankless and difficult job to set all this up and it is a credit to the hardworking members who selflessly put this together every year.

Steve

Chicago FD academy ladder truck with American flag

Steve Redick photo

Former Chicago FD 1928 Ahrens Fox fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

scratch built fire truck model CFD Big John

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

More of Steve’s photos

Previous muster post

Some photos and a video from Larry Shapiro

Larry Shapiro photo

old fire engines flowing water at muster

Larry Shapiro photo

Former US Navy fire engine flowing water

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Commissioner Jose A. Santiago

Larry Shapiro photo

Retired Chicago FD District Chief Jack Connors and Ralph Feld memorial award recipient George Reichardt

Jack Connors presenting George Reichardt with the Ralph Feld Memorial Award Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Commissioner Jose A. Santiage

Larry Shapiro photo

More of Larry’s photos

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2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (highlights)

Jun 20

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This from Niko Stefani:

Today I attended the annual Chicago Fire Department Swap Meet and Engine Rally! Had a good time meeting up with a few friends and taking some apparatus shots! Here are some of my photos.