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
Mike Summa photo
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Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Crete Fire Dept.’s E708, a 1982 Hendrickson/FMC 1500/750.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
and one more shot from the archives of Larry Shapiro
Larry Shapiro photo
Gary Fire Department history
Mar 19
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.wayne stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
This from Andy Russell:
I was sent this today from Chief Bill Schreiber in Peotone. This was our 1976 GMC/E-One midi pumper/squad.
Peotone FPD 1976 GMC/E-One midi pumper/squad
Larry Shapiro photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This is the Flossmoor Fire Dept.’s Engine 1340, a 1982 Ford L/Pirsch 1250/400.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
This from Mike Summa:
TBT-Here was the Bridgeview Fire Dept.’s Engine 416, a 1950’s IHC R-190/Howe. Seen here in retirement, a little worse for wear. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Bridgeview Fire Dept.’s Engine 416, a 1950’s IHC R-190/Howe. Mike Summa photo
From Larry Shapiro for #TBT
Larry Shapiro photo
Steger Estates FPD history
Dec 14
This from Mike Summa:
TBT-This is the Steger Estates Squad 806, a 1949 Diamond Reo/Boyertown. XPark Forest. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Steger Estates Squad 806, a 1949 Diamond Reo/Boyertown. XPark Forest. Mike Summa photo
This from Mike Summa:
Hello,These are pictures of Alsip’s 2 bumper-pumpers. They are mid 1970s Ford/Darley? Interesting in the pre-Seagrave era. Feel free to add to any information,Mike Summa
Vintage Alsip Fire Department fire engine. Mike Summa photo
Vintage Alsip Fire Department fire engine. Mike Summa photo
this from Stephen Wilcox:
Here’s an ancient rig. 1959 Ward LaFrance 1,000 gallon. I remember that the shift was a non-synchromesh. I only knew one engineer who could drive it without using the clutch. Wheaton had two of them in early sixties. Quite a vehicle.
Stephen Wilcox photo
