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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Wayne Stuart photo
Wayne Stuart photo
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
Apr 26
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated three 1986 Mack MC686FC / 3D Metals pumpers. They were originally assigned to Engine Companies 1, 4, and 9. These had 1500-GPM pumps and 500-gallon tanks. They carried serial #’s 1206, 1207, and 1208 respectively. As with most Gary apparatus, they served in many different companies during their career.
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1986 Mack MC686FC / 3D 1500/500 pumper from Gary, IN. Wayne Stuart photo
1986 Mack MC686FC / 3D 1500/500 pumper from Gary, IN. Wayne Stuart photo
1986 Mack MC686FC / 3D 1500/500 pumper from Gary, IN. Wayne Stuart photo
This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1964 Maxim S Model pumper. It carried serial number 2413. It had a 1,000-GPM pump and a 300-gallon tank. It was originally assigned to Engine Company 9, and later to Engine Company 5.
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More Robbins FD history from Wayne Stuart
The Robbins Fire Department also operated this 1965 Mack, Serial #1402. It ran as Engine 2943 with a 1000 GPM pump and a 500 Gallon tank. I do not know if it had previous ownership or if it still exists. This photo was taken in 1986.
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The Robbins Fire Department operated this 1965 Mack, Serial #1402. It ran as Engine 2943 with a 1000 GPM pump and a 500 Gallon tank. This photo was taken in 1986. Wayne Stuart photo
Feb 22
This from Wayne Stuart for #throwbackthursday:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1977 Ward LaFrance pumper. It carried WLF serial # 80-1400. It had a 1500-GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank. It was originally assigned to Engine Company #1. However as with most Gary apparatus it served in many different companies during it’s career. It was also one of only two lime green apparatus operated by the GFD.
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Gary Fire Department – 1977 Ward LaFrance pumper. It carried WLF serial # 80-1400. It had a 1500-GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank. Wayne Stuart photo
This from Wayne Stuart:
The Gary Fire Department operated these 1979 Ford/E-1 pumpers. They had 1250-GPM pumps and 500-gallon tanks. They carried E-One serial numbers 1361,1362,1363, and 1364. They were assigned to many different companies over their long careers.
from the wayne stuart collection
from the wayne stuart collection
This from Wayne Stuart for #tbt:
The Calumet City Fire Department operated this 1974 Mack pumper. It had a 1250 GPM pump and a 500 gallon tank. It ran for many years as Engine Co. 306 from Fire Station #1. It is the one and only lime green colored apparatus that the department operated.
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Calumet City Fire Department Engine 306 – 1974 Mack pumper 1250/500.
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