Posts Tagged vintage American LaFrance fire engine

Chicago Heights fire Department history

Nov 17

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is a Chicago Heights engine. It is a 900 series American LaFrance and that is all I know about it. If anyone out there knows more, please feel free to supply the answers. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

#chicagoareafire.com; #MikeSumma; #FireTruck; #AmericanLaFrance; #TBT; #ChicagoHeightsFD;

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Grant Park FPD history

Nov 3

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This from Mike Summa for#TBT;

For #TBT -The Grant Park FPD’s Engine 115, a 2000 Alfco Eagle 1250-500.

Mike Summa

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Riverdale Fire Department history

May 27

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, fire engine for sale, Historic fire apparatus | 6 Comments

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr:

Found on facebook for sale:

1952 American LaFrance pumper

X-Riverdale, Illinois

Now located in Canada, asking $4500 USD

#chicagoareafire.com; #AmericanLaFrance; #RiverdaleFD; #vintagefiretruck;

from Facebook

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Blue Island Fire Department history

Oct 7

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Blue Island Eng. 2143, a 1973 ALF 1000/500. On Western Ave. at a extra alarm fire.

Mike Summa

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Gary Fire Department history

Mar 4

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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

The Gary Fire Department operated two 1942 American La France type 600 Series pumpers. This one was assigned originally to Engine Company 3 and in 1959 to Engine Company 9 upon opening of Station 9. It was replaced by a 1964 Maxim. It carried ALF Serial # L-1675. It had a 750-GPM pump and a 100-gallon water tank.

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Wayne Stuart collection

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American LaFrance Fire Apparatus history (more)

Jan 10

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 4 Comments

This from Larry Shapiro:

Referring back to yesterday’s American LaFrance history, this is an example of an American LaFrance Pioneer series engine from Lake Forest. The Glenbrook Rural Fire Protection District who became the Glenbrook Fire Protection District had three Pioneer engines.

American LaFrance Pioneer Series fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

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Berwyn Fire Department history

May 28

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Former Berwyn FD Station 1 at 6728 W. Windsor built in 1896.

Former Berwyn FD Station 1 built in 1896.

thanks Josh

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Calumet City Fire Department history

Dec 29

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this from Wayne Stuart:

The Calumet City Fire Department operated this 1965 American LaFrance pumper. It had a 1000 GPM pump and a 758 Gallon tank. It ran as Engine Company 303 for a number of years.

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Calumet City Fire Department Engine 303, a 1965 American LaFrance pumper. Wayne Stuart photo

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2015 Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show

Aug 9

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This from Asher Heimermann :

The 18th annual Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show was held in Downtown Aurora this weekend.

On Friday evening, the Lights and Sirens Procession was expanded to a 13 mile-long route, traveling through the communities of North Aurora, Aurora, and Montgomery. Afterwards, many of the vehicles in the procession were on display at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum.

On Saturday, many current and vintage emergency vehicles were on display throughout four parking lots near the museum. The Aurora Fire Department held two extrication demonstrations, the Aurora Police Special Response Team showed their tactical entry of a mobile office trailer and LIFESTAR made an appearance.

Asher Heimermann

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fire department extrication demonstration

Asher Heimermann photo

Asher Heimermann photo

Asher Heimermann photo

This from Steve Redick:

Had a great time at the show. Thighlight for me was to finally see the Ambo 8 replica and the Naperville Fox. Here is an assortment of images and they can all be seen here:

Steve