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Chicago Heights fire Department history

Nov 17

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 2 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is a Chicago Heights engine.  It is a 900 series American LaFrance and that is all I know about it.  If anyone out there knows more, please feel free to supply the answers.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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MABAS Division 27 Snorkel history

Aug 29

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 13 Comments

This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

Mabas Division 27 departments operated a few Snorkels over the years. The South Chicago Heights rig is the X- Louisville Kentucky Truck Co.2.

wayne stuart 

classic Chicago Heights FD 85' Snorkel

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75' Snorkel fire truck

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Ward LaFrance H-Ranger Snorkel

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vintage 85' Snorkel from Matteson IL

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classic FWD 55' Snorkel from the Steger FD

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