This from Eric Haak:
For #TBT. I wanted to share these great color images taken in the Summer of 1963 of Truck 49 and Engine 126 outside of their quarters. No idea who the lucky young man is.
photographer unknown
photographer unknown
Posts Tagged #TBT
Vintage Chicago FD
May 9
This from Steve Redick:
Here’s an interesting artifact. A list compiled of all the working fires during the West Town gas explosions, compiled by the FAO using a radio log as a template. I’m not sure who made it up or if it’s completely accurate but it’s a pretty cool document.
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For #TBT from Steve Redick, some vintage photos of apparatus at O’Hare Airport
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Orland FPD history
Apr 25
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT – With the 50th Anniversary of the Orland Fire Protection District this year, here is a glimpse of their pre-district days. It is a tanker built on a 1940’s International chassis. If anyone knows more information, please feel free to inform.
Mike Summa
Palos FPD history
Apr 18
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Palos FPD’s Squad 6305, 1977 GMC/E-One 250/500.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Gary Fire Department history
Apr 11
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated two of these 1940 International pumpers.This one was assigned to Engine Co. 6, it had a 1000-GPM high-pressure pump with a 200-gallon booster tank.
collection of Wayne Stuart
Wayne Stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
With all the new ambulances appearing on the site I thought I would dip into the archives and give a look into the past with this 1966 Cadillac manufactured by the Superior Professional Car Company. It was a Crowne Royale model and was operated by the Palos Heights Fire Department. The photo was taken in 1979.
wayne stuart photo
Wayne Stuart photo
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
I dug into my archives and found another photo of the 1958 Seagrave that Mike Summa submitted.The photo was taken in 1978 when it was in service as Hazel Crest Engine 23, and painted lime green. It had a 750 pump and a 300 Gal. tank. Thanks for sharing Mike.
wayne stuart photo
Hazel Crest Engine 23 – 1958 Seagrave X-Monee Fire Department. Wayne Stuart photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For tbt-I took this picture at a parade in Beecher in the early 1990’s. I know this is a 1950’s open cab Seagrave, and that is it. Feel free to ad any information you know.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Vintage fire truck photos
Mar 21
This from Ron Wolkoff for #TBT:
From my collection. Sorry I don’t have any further info.
Ron Wolkoff photos
