Posts Tagged Mike Summa

Lowell Fire Department history

Jul 18

Posted by Admin in throwbackthursday, vintage fire trucks | 2 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is the Lowell Ind. Fire Dept.’s Engine 27A, a 1962 Chevy. And that is all the information I can find. If anyone knows please feel free to inform. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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As seen around … Midlothian

Jul 4

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos | 7 Comments

This from Mike Summa:

I recently had the pleasure of taking some new photos at the Midlothian Independence Day Parade. Enjoy and comment.

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Peotone Fire Protection District history

Jun 20

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Service Photos, throwbackthursday | 3 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

This is the Peotone FPD’s Engine 2711, a 1983 Pierce Dash 1250/1000. I do not know if said unit is still on their roster. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Oak Forest Fire Department history

Jun 6

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Oak Forest Fire Dept.’s Engine 993, a 1995 HME/Luverne 1500/500. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Tinley Park Fire Department history

Mar 28

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Tinley Park Fire Dept.’s Eng. 206, a 1984 Spartan/Darley 1,000/500. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Orland Fire Protection District history

Mar 21

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 8 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was Orland FPD’s Engine 6023, a 1980’s ALF Century(unknown specs). This photo shows the then factory added 4 door enclosure that was popular at the time. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Steger Fire Department history

Mar 14

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Steger Fire Dept.’s Truck 105, a 1988 Pierce Arrow 1250/250/105′(x Park Ridge). Please enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Midlothian Fire Department history

Mar 7

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is a picture of the Midlothian Fire Dept. When, I would guess the late 1950’s. If you know please feel free to inform.

Mike Summa

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Monee Fire Protection District history

Feb 29

Posted by Admin in Fire Service News | 1 Comment

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Monee FPD’s Engine #111(later 583), a 1979 Ford F/FMC 750/500. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Lansing Fire Department history

Feb 22

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 3 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Lansing Fire Dept.’s Engine 103, a 1974 Mack CF 1250/500. Photo courtesy Lansing Prof. Fire Fighters Union 3709. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa