This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Clark Oil Refinery in Blue Island once utilized this 1960’s GMC/?, I am guessing National Foam with unknown specs. Please feel free to add any information. (photo courtesy BI Historical)Mike Summa
photo courtesy Blue Island Historical
Apr 18
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For TBT-The Palos FPD’s Squad 6305, 1977 GMC/E-One 250/500.Mike Summa
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Mar 21
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated two of these 1970 American LaFrance 900 series ladders. They had 100′ ladders and 200 gallon booster tanks. This one carried ALF serial # 2-1-2323 and was assigned to Truck Co. 2. These photos are pre and post rehab in 1982. It was rather unique because the cab roof was cut out to lower the overall height of the rig to accommodate the low door height of the apparatus bay. It was one of the few Gary apparatus that remained in it’s original assignment for the majority of its career.
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1970 American LaFrance 900 series 100′ Ladder Chief with a 200-gallon booster tank. This one carried ALF serial # 2-1-2323. Wayne Stuart photo
1970 American LaFrance 900 series 100′ Ladder Chief with a 200-gallon booster tank. This one carried ALF serial # 2-1-2323. Wayne Stuart photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- This is Munster’s Engine 2223, a 1987 Mack MB/Boyer 1500/750. Munster is a member of MABAS 24, and responds to fires across the border into Lansing and Calumet City.Mike Summa
Munster FD Engine 2223, a 1987 Mack MB/Boyer 1500/750. Mike Summa photo
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For TBT- This is the Wilmington Fire Dept.’s E2611, a Hendrikson/Pirsch from the 1980’s. I am sorry I have no specs on this engine. If anyone knows more about this, please feel free to share.Mike Summa
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For TBT-The Phoenix Fire Dept.’s E1706, a 1985 Kenworth/FMC 1000/750.Mike Summa
Phoenix Engine 1706 – 1985 Kenworth/FMC Omega 1000/750.
Mike Summa photo
more from Wayne Stuart:
Gentlemen just ask and you may receive, I just so happen to have a couple of photos of the Snorkel at work. Photos of it working were pretty rare back in those days. It originally ran as the downtown Truck Company out of Station 1. The first fire was at 10th & Broadway in the late 60’s, not sure where the second fire took place, may have been on Washington St. in the 500 block in the same era.The third photo was it’s last resting place, again not sure of the location.
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Wayne Stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
This from Wayne Stuart fro #TBT
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1963 Maxim/Snorkel. It had an 85′ boom and carried Maxim serial #2414. It ran as Snorkel Co.1 for many years. It was rebuilt and modified numerous times.
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wayne stuart photo
This from Mike Summa:
For TBT- The Bridgeview Fire Dept. once ran this 1960’s Ford C/Darley as Engine 410. Here it sits after being placed out of service, destination unknown.Mike Summa
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Oak Forest Truck 95, a 1972 Seagrave/Pierce 1250/500/75′ snorkel.Mike Summa
Oak Forest Truck 95, a 1972 Seagrave/Pierce 1250/500/75′ snorkel.
Mike Summa photo
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