This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
In the early 70’s the GFD took over the EMS transport service. Prior to that the local funeral homes handled all ambulance transports. The original ambulances were donated from the funeral homes. The FD started the EMS service with 4 ambulances, two BLS and two ALS. This was the first custom ambulance to be put in service. It was a 1974 Dodge/ National. It was assigned to Medic 501 an ALS ambulance at Station 1.
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Wayne Stuart photo
photo of unknown details from the CFD APPARATUS GROUP ON FACEBOOK
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thanks Steve
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
Jul 19
This from Mike Summa:
Hello,Here are some old pictures of Garden Homes Fire Department units. They are from the 1970s. One is a Dodge ambulance and the other is a 1970s Ford (X-Alsip squad truck) of unknown specifications. Question– in the 1970s, Dodge ambulances were everywhere. Now they are a rarity. What happened?Enjoy,Mike S.
Mike Summa photo
Mike Summa photo
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