Posts Tagged Mike Summa

Elwood Fire Protection District history

May 25

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Elwood FPD’s Engine 611, a 1997 Freightliner FL80/National Foam 1500/1000/300F. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

Mike Summa

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Homer Township FPD history

May 18

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Homer Twp FPD’s Truck 31, a 1995 Pierce Lance 0/0/100′. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Beecher Fire Protection District news

May 11

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

TBT-The Beecher FPD’s Engine 404(old number), a 1996 Pierce Saber 1250/750. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Elmwood Park Fire Department history

May 4

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Before it was North Palos FPD. Truck 814 this truck was Elmwood Park Aerial 945. It is a 1986 E-One Hurricane 110′ rear-mount aerial. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Palos Fire Protection District history

Apr 27

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

This was the Palos FPD’s Engine 6313, a 1976 Hendrickson 1871/Pierce 1250/750. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Tags: #TBT, 1976 Hendrickson 1871 Pierce fire engine, chicagoareafire.com, Mike Summa, Palos Fire Protection District history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck

Lansing Fire Department history

Apr 20

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is the Lansing Fire Dept.’s Squad 30, a 1993 KME/Mobile Med. (photo courtesy Lansing Professional Fire Fighters Local 3709 facebook page)

Mike Summa

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photo courtesy Lansing Professional Fire Fighters Local 3709 facebook page

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Plainfield Fire Protection District history

Apr 13

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-For those who like commercial fire trucks. This was the Plainfield FPD’s Engine 1913, a 1974 Ford C/Alexis 1000/1000. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Belmont Fire Protection District history

Mar 16

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT – The Belmont FPD‘s Engine 388, a 1949 Oshkosh/Howe.

Enjoy and comment

Mike Summa

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Wheaton Fire Department history

Mar 9

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This from Mike Summa:

For TBT-This was the Wheaton Fire Dept.’s Engine 405, a Pierce/Lance. And that is all I know. If anyone know age, specs, history of, please feel free to address. Photo taken in the early 1990’s.

Mike Summa

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Beecher Fire Protection District history

Mar 2

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Beecher FPD’s Engine 406, a 1984 Spartan/FMC 1500/500 shown in its original delivery. Later, cab was enclosed and roof painted black.

Mike Summa