Posts Tagged vintage fire engine

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

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Glenview Fire Department history

Dec 8

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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

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Chicago Ridge Fire Department history

Sep 29

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 10 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is the Chicago Ridge Fire Dept.’s Engine 6523, a 1996 HME 1871/Luverne 1500/500. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Crete Fire Department history

May 21

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Crete Fire Dept.’s E708, a 1982 Hendrickson/FMC 1500/750.

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and one more shot from the archives of Larry Shapiro

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Gary Fire Department history

Mar 19

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 5 Comments

This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

The Gary Fire Department operated this 1962 Maxim “S” model pumper. It carried Maxim serial # 2308. It had a 1000-GPM pump and a 300-gallon tank. The engine companies of the era also carried a 35′ three-section ladder along with the standard 24′ and 14′ ladders. This apparatus was assigned to Engine Company 6.

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