Posts Tagged vintage fire engine

A request for assistance

Mar 22

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

International Harvester- Hinsdale Agricultural Center Apparatus Photos

Hello,

I was curious if someone on your blog may have photos of the International Loadstar 1800/Pierce fire engine and Travel-All ambulance that were used by the fire brigade at the International Harvester Agricultural Engineering Center in Hinsdale (Burr Ride) in the late 70s. An IH retiree provided the attached photo but looking for additional photos if they may be out there.

Thanks!

Steve Ford

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photographer unknown

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Orland Fire Protection District history

Mar 21

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 8 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was Orland FPD’s Engine 6023, a 1980’s ALF Century(unknown specs). This photo shows the then factory added 4 door enclosure that was popular at the time. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Monee Fire Protection District history

Feb 29

Posted by Admin in Fire Service News | 1 Comment

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Monee FPD’s Engine #111(later 583), a 1979 Ford F/FMC 750/500. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Palos Heights Fire Protection District history

Feb 8

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Palos Heights FPD’s Engine 6413, a 1970’s American LaFrance. Replaced by the 1996 Pierce Lance previously shown. Sorry, no year or specs. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Monee Fire Protection District history

Nov 16

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Monee FPD’s Engine 562, a 1969 Ford C/John Bean 750/500. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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South Holland Fire Department history

Nov 9

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

This from ike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the South Holland Fire Dept.’s Engine 664, a 1969 ALF 1250/500. This engine was repainted in 1983 and the diesel engine was replaced with a Allis-Chalmers diesel engine. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Homer Township Fire Protection District history

Oct 19

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 8 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Homer Twp.’s Engine 812, a 1950’s-60’s Intle. R. Sorry, no specs. Looks like a real workhorse.

Comment and Enjoy.

Mike Summa

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Willow Springs Fire Department history

Oct 5

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the former Willow Springs Dept.’s Engine 608, a Ford C/FMC Roughneck pumper. Sorry, no specs. Photo taken in the 1990’s at the Worth Days Parade. Please feel free to comment. Enjoy.

Mike Summa

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Plainfield Fire Protection District history

Apr 13

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-For those who like commercial fire trucks. This was the Plainfield FPD’s Engine 1913, a 1974 Ford C/Alexis 1000/1000. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa