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Chicago Fire Engine Rally and Swap Meet

Jun 15

Posted by Admin in Collectors of fire memorabilia, Fire Truck photos | 17 Comments

Images and video from the 2014 Chicago Fire Engine Rally and Swap Meet sponsored by 5-11 Club of Chicago and the Fire Buffs of Illinois.

fire trucks on display

Larry Shapiro photo

Ward LaFrance fire engine from Backdraft

Larry Shapiro photo

Pirsch tractor-drawn aerial

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago medical ambulance bus

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago medical ambulance bus

Larry Shapiro photo

young boy helps with fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

antique American laFrance fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

antique fire departmetn squad truck

Larry Shapiro photo

1923 Ahrens Fox fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

1923 Ahrens Fox fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

1923 Ahrens Fox fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

antique American laFrance fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago medical ambulance bus

Steve Redick photo

American LaFrance fire engine

Steve Redick photo

antique fire engine

Steve Redick photo

American LaFrance fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Ward LaFrance fire engine from Backdraft

Steve Redick photo

antique fire chief car

Steve Redick photo

Pirsch Tractor-drawn aerial

Steve Redick photo

more images are at shapirophotography.net

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Niles historic gallery added

Jun 8

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Fire Department News, updated listing | Comments off

A historic gallery has been posted for the Niles Fire Department which includes photos from Bill Friedrich, Steve Redick, and Larry Shaprio plus others from the collection of Carl Fox and Jeff Schielke. Highlights include a history of Pirsch engines, a Pirsch TDA, a Pitman Snorkel, and an undated photo of the original fire station.

Niles Fire Department history

Niles Fire Department history

Niles Fire Department history

Niles Fire Department history Pirsch engine

 

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