Posts Tagged #TBT

Mount Prospect Fire Department history

Feb 14

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

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

here are some vintage Mount Prospect fire trucks when the were white over yellow for #TBT

Mount Prospect FD Engine 515. Larry Shapiro photo

Mount Prospect FD rngine. Larry Shapiro photo

American LaFrance Century Series fire engine

Mount Prospect FD Engine 516. Larry Shapiro photo

Mount Prospect FD Engine 518 – 1795 Hendrickson 1871S/Pierce. Larry Shapiro photo

Mount Prospect FD Engine 517. Larry Shapiro photo

Mount Prospect FD Squad 543. Larry Shapiro photo

vintage American LaFrance mid-mount ladder chief fire truck

Mount Prospect FD Truck 531. Larry Shapiro photo

vintage Duplex/FMC/LTI mid-mount aerial ladder truck

Mount Prospect FD Truck 530. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: #larryshapiro, #TBT, American LaFrance Century Series fire engine, American LaFrance Ladder Chief, Duplex/FMC/LTI mid-mount aerial ladder, Larry Shapiro, Mount Prospect Fire Department history, Pierce Hendrickson fire engine, shapirophotography.net, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck photos, yellow fire engines, yellow fire trucks

Vintage 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 12-6-01

Feb 7

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, Historic Fire Photo, throwbackthursday | 4 Comments

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Here are several shots from a 3-11 Alarm fire and EMS Plan 1 at 4344 N Winchester that occurred on 12/6/01. Featured are older apparatus, many of which were new at the time and are now gone or in reserve status. One shot features all three LTI tower ladders in near mint condition. Squad 2 and Tower 5 were less than a year old at the time.

Chicago FD tower ladders staged at fire scene

Larry Shapiro photo

3-11 Alarm fire at 4344 N Winchester 12/6/01

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Squad 2 -02000 HME/Central States

Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: #larryshapiro, #TBT, 3-11 alarm fire in Chicago at 4344 N Winchester, Chicago FD Squad 2, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 14, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 5, Chicago Fire Department history, HME/LTI tower ladder in Chicago, Larry Shapiro, shapirophotography.net, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage 3-11 alarm fire in Chicago 12-6-01, vintage fire scene photos

Gary Fire Department history

Feb 7

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

From Wayne Stuart for #tbt

The Gary Fire Department operated this 1970 American LaFrance 900 Series pumper Serial #2-1-2321. It was originally assigned to Engine Co. 4. It was rehabbed in 1982 and a 1000 Series cab was installed.The roof was also painted Navy blue. It was then assigned to Engine Co.1 for the rest of it’s career.

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The Gary Fire Department operated this 1970 American LaFrance 900 Series pumper Serial #2-1-2321. It was originally assigned to Engine Co. 4. It was rehabbed in 1982 and a 1000 Series cab was installed.The roof was also painted Navy blue. It was then assigned to Engine Co.1 for the rest of it’s career. wayne stuart photo

Tags: #TBT, 1970 American LaFrance 900 Series pumper Serial #2-1-2321, Gary Fire Department history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, Wayne Stuart

Markham Fire Department history

Feb 1

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 9 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Markham Fire Dept.’s Engine 1531, a 900 series American LaFrance with unknown specs. Photo taken in front of then station 1 off Kedzie Ave.

Mike Summa

Markham FD Engine 1531 - 900 Series American LaFrance pumper

Mike Summa photo

Tags: #TBT, classic 900 series American LaFrance pumper, Markham Fire Department history, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire engine photo

Gary Fire Department history

Jan 17

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 1 Comment

This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

The Gary Fire Department operated this 1977 Mack CF685 model, Serial #CFA1852. It had a Thibault 100′ ladder and a 300 Gallon booster tank. It was originally built for Washington Township FD in Marion County Indiana, however the deal fell thru and the GFD purchased it. It was assigned to Truck Co.1, and later on to Truck Co.4. It served many years until the top fly of the ladder failed at an extra alarm fire.The FD shops removed the damaged top fly section and it ran for a few more years as a 75′ ladder.

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Gary Fire Department historic fire truck

Wayne Stuart photo

Tags: #TBT, Gary Fire Department history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage Mack CF685 Thibault aerial ladder, Wayne Stuart

Phoenix Fire Department history

Jan 10

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 1 Comment

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Phoenix Fire Dept.’s E1706, a 1985 Kenworth/FMC 1000/750.

Mike Summa

Phoenix Engine 1706 – 1985 Kenworth/FMC Omega 1000/750.
Mike Summa photo

Tags: #TBT, FMC Omega fire engine, FMC Omega pumper, Kenworth, Kenworth fire engine, Mike Summa, Phoenix Fire Department history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck photo

Blue Island Fire Department history

Dec 13

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, throwbackthursday | 1 Comment

This from Mike Summa:

TBT-Not an apparatus photo, but a question for fire buffs? Two Blue Island firemen posed in front of their station. What is that pump behind them? Air or Gas?

Mike Summa

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Gary Fire Department history

Nov 15

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 1 Comment

This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

The Gary Fire Department operated this 1936 Ford hose wagon. It was designated as the HIGH PRESSURE UNIT and carried 1000 feet of 2 1/2″ hose plus it’s two mounted deck guns. It was quartered with Engine Company 3 and then with Engine & Truck Company 8. It responded to all extra alarms in the city. It was in service into the early 60’s and was on occasion used as a spare apparatus.

wayne stuart collection

The Gary Fire Department operated this 1936 Ford hose wagon. It was designated as the HIGH PRESSURE UNIT and carried 1000 feet of 2 1/2″ hose plus it’s two mounted deck guns. It was quartered with Engine Company 3 and then with Engine & Truck Company 8. It responded to all extra alarms in the city. It was in service into the early 60’s and was on occasion used as a spare apparatus.
wayne stuart collection

Tags: #TBT, Gary Fire Department history, historic fire engine, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, Wayne Stuart