Oct 11
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1977 International / Ward LaFrance pumper. It carried WLF serial # 73-1124, had a 750 GPM pump and a 1000 Gallon tank. It was assigned to Engine Co. 9 , and then to Eng.Co.11.
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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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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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This from Wayne Stuart:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1952 Ford / American LaFrance pumper. It had a 500-GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank. It carried ALF serial # F-2576. This pumper was purchased in 1982 from the Lakes of The Four Seasons Fire Force in Crown Point Indiana. It ran as Engine Company 11, and then as a spare.
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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1961 Seagrave KB model pumper. It carried Seagrave Serial #M-6595, had a 1000-GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank. It was purchased from the Valparaiso Indiana Fire Department in 1982 and ran as Engine Company 12 and as Engine Company 2.
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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1927 Magirus 85′ aerial ladder. It carried Magirus serial # 28536. It ran as Truck Company 1 and Truck Company 8.
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The Gary Fire Department operated this 1927 Magirus 85′ aerial ladder. It carried Magirus serial # 28536. It ran as Truck Company 1 and Truck Company 8. collection of wayne stuart
Jun 28
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1973 Mack (CF685F10) pumper, serial# 1591. It had a 1000 GPM pump and a 300 Gallon tank. It ran as Engine Company 9 for many years.
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The Gary Fire Department operated this 1973 Mack (CF685F10) pumper, serial# 1591. It had a 1000 GPM pump and a 300 Gallon tank. It ran as Engine Company 9 for many years.
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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
Apparatus from Fire Departments that no longer exist.
A 1969 Mack from Willow Springs
A 1973 American La France from Dixmoor
A 60’s era Ford American La France from Worth
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May 31
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1968 Mack C85FAD model aerial. It carried serial #1429 had a 100′ Maxim ladder and a 200 gallon booster tank. It ran as TRUCK Co. 5 originally and then as TRUCK Co’s 2 and 8.
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The Gary Fire Department operated this 1968 Mack C85FAD model aerial. It carried serial #1429 had a 100′ Maxim ladder and a 200 gallon booster tank. It ran as TRUCK Co. 5 originally and then as TRUCK Co’s 2 and 8.
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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Brookfield Fire Department operated this 1970 Seagrave / Snorkel. It had a 1250 GPM pump and was an 85 footer. Big Mo might enjoy this photo.
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Brookfield Fire Department operated this 1970 Seagrave / Snorkel. It had a 1250 GPM pump and was an 85 footer. Wayne Stuart collection
And from our archives:
Brookfield FD Seagrave/85′ Pitman Snorkel. Larry Shapiro photo
Brookfield FD Seagrave/85′ Pitman Snorkel. Larry Shapiro photo
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