This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The company that changed the American fire service. For years the most recognized fire apparatus. Its demise will be debated for years. Here are some samples from a late 1970’s catalog. Enjoy.Mike Summa
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-A real orphan fire apparatus in the Chicago area is the Maxim. Not many were purchased. Enjoy.Mike Summa
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-In the 1970s an upstart company decided to enter the fire apparatus field and challenge the establishment. Here are some examples of their early apparatus.Mike Summa
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Dec 12
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary FD operated this 1950 American LaFrance 700 series pumper. It had a 1000-GPM pump and a 300-gallon booster tank.wayne stuart collection
. It was originally assigned to Truck Company 5 in Glen Park and later to Engine Company 11 in Miller.
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Dec 5
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For #TBT-Mack Fire Trucks were a big part of the fire service. Here are some samples from the 1970s.Mike Summa
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This for #TBT from Mike Summa:
For TBT – Part 2, Pirsch aerials, I am sure everyone has a story about Pirsch aerials. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Pirsch fire trucks were a big part of the American fire service. Many city and suburban fire departments utilized this type of apparatus. Many years ago I mailed a letter to Pirsch asking for literature. These are a sample of what was sent.Mike Summa
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Oct 10
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
In the early 60’s the GFD kicked off Fire Prevention Week with a parade which included all apparatus. Pictured are the apparatus from Station 1. The twin 1954 Maxim engines, Maxim serial #’s 1913, 1914, and the 1959 Maxim/Magirus truck, serial #2166. The engines were numbered 1 & 13 and both ran from Station 1. Engine 1 & 13 covered everything east of Broadway while Engines 1 & 6 covered west of Broadway.
Wayne Stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
Oct 3
This from Steve Redick for #TBT:
This is a fun memory. Engine 25 and Snorkel 4 in front of the brand new fire academy in 1961. My dad can be seen in the basket, he’s the one on the right with the glasses. This was a postcard. I have seen it around over the years but I wonder how many were actually produced.
Steve
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Oct 3
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Roberts Park Squad 304, a 1977 Mack/Marion 250/500.Mike Summa
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