Dennis McGuire, Jr. stopped by the Homewood Acres Fire Department on Tuesday and submitted several images along with some information about the department.
Notes: The department is NOT up and running yet but they are working towards it. Training is under way and currently they have 15 volunteers.
The old Engine 1932 (1972 Ford-John Bean) has been sold to a gentleman in Grant Park, Illinois who owns a pawn shop in Flossmoor. It’s leaving tomorrow morning (5-30) and will be kept in Grant Park and driven to the pawn shop for use as advertising.(As a note, the Ford has a gas motor). This rig had quite a history; X-East Joliet FPD, X-Holbrook FPD, and X-Glenwood, Illinois, in that order.
Engine 1932 is a 1972 Ford-C/John Bean with a 1,000-GPM pump and 750 gallons of water. (the pump # is D3-105-972). This is X-East Joliet FPD, X-Holbrook FPD, X-Glenwood FD. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
The new Engine 1932 is the 1985 Ford/Pierce from Plainfield, Illinois. They haven’t decided if it will be painted or left white.
The new Engine 1932 is a 1985 Ford C-8000/Pierce top-mount with a 1,250-GPM pump and 1,000 gallons of water, (Pierce so #E-2635). This is X-Plainfield FPD. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
The other Ford from Country Club Hills was scrapped a few months ago, and was replaced by a 1986 Mack/Ward 79 pumper from Burbank, Illinois (X-Engine 208).
Engine 1934 is a 1986 Mack CF-600/Ward '79 with a 1,250-GPM pump and 750 gallons of water. (Mack sn CF685FC-2242). This is X-Burbank FD Engine 208. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
One of the pictures I sent is all three rigs lined up, makes for an interesting shot.
The Homewood Acres FPD fleet as of May 29, 2012. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
