Posts Tagged vintage fire truck literature

Country Club Hills Fire Protection District history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Country Club Hills Trk.1140.  Sorry, I do not know any specs on the truck.  Truck is lettered for the CC Hills FPD.  After numerous attempts at the ballot box for additional funding failed the city absorbed the department.
Mike Summa
American LaFrance Century Series Water Chief quint from the Country Club Hills FPD

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American LaFrance 75' Water Chief brochure

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Pierce Manufacturing history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT.  The Pierce Suburban on the Ford C chassis was popular in our area.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
Pierce Suburban 1000

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Pierce Suburban 1000

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Pierce Suburban 1000

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Pierce Suburban 1000

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American LaFrance Fire Apparatus history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The company that changed the American fire service. For years the most recognized fire apparatus.  Its demise will be debated for years.  Here are some samples from a late 1970’s catalog.  Enjoy.
Mike Summa
American LaFrance fire truck brochure

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American LaFrance fire truck brochure

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American LaFrance fire truck brochure

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American LaFrance fire truck brochure

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American LaFrance fire truck brochure

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