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Calumet City FD antique

Oct 17

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, Reader submission | 1 Comment

This from Brad Steinweg:

I was in the TF South auto body class my junior and senior year. During my junior year, we assisted the CCFD in the restoration of their 1914 American LaFrance. I came across an album while cleaning up my computer and decided to share it.
–Brad S.
Glenwood FD
Calumet City Fire Department 1914 American LaFrance antique fire engine

Back of engine. Brad Steinweg photo

Calumet City Fire Department 1914 American LaFrance antique fire engine

Various parts after painting. Brad Steinweg photo

Calumet City Fire Department 1914 American LaFrance antique fire engine

Chassis and body. Brad Steinweg photo

Calumet City Fire Department 1914 American LaFrance antique fire engine

Water pump. Brad Steinweg photo

Calumet City Fire Department 1914 American LaFrance antique fire engine

Reassembly. Brad Steinweg photo

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Mabas Division 41 apparatus

Oct 17

Posted by bgshap in Fire Truck photos | 2 Comments

Karl Klotz was photographing apparatus in MABAS Division 41 (McLean County), and submitted several interesting images.

MABAS Division 41 Air Unit

The MABAS Division 41 air unit, which is identical to the MABAS air units in nearby divisions. Karl Klotz photo

Bloomington IL Fire Department hazardous materials unit

Bloomington Fire Department hazardous materials unit. Karl Klotz photo

Oshkosh Striker 3000 with Snozzle - Central Illinois Regional Airport

Oshkosh Striker 3000 with Snozzle from the Central Illinois Regional Airport. Karl Klotz

Ellsworth Fire Department black fire engien

This interesting black engine is from Ellsworth, IL. Karl Klotz photo

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