Archive for October 19th, 2020

Vintage 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-17-74 (more)

This from Danny Nelms:

William Swart Ruting photos

This was the old International Harvestor Works at 26th & Rockwell in Chicago. Fire was in 1974. This is Snorkel Squad 1 operating at the fire. Got a little close and melted the taillights. 

5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 2-17-74

William Swart Ruting photo

5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 2-17-74

William Swart Ruting photo

5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 2-17-74

William Swart Ruting photo

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Clarendon Hills Fire Department history

Clarendon Hills Fire Department history

thanks Danny

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New engine for Northwest Homer FPD

From Sentinel Emergency Solutions:

COMING SOON 
A Rosenbauer Crossfire pumper is now on order for the Northwest Homer Fire Protection District in Lockport, Illinois. This apparatus will join a Rosenbauer tanker that is currently on order. THANK YOU Chief Ken Vrba and the Northwest Homer FPD for your continued business!

Features Include:
-Rosenbauer EXT Crossfire aluminum body with LIFETIME TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY
-Rosenbauer Commander chassis 78” cab with 11” raised roof
-Rosenbauer sealed lever bank pump controls
-Rosenbauer safesteps
-1000 gallons of water

For more information visit our website

new fire engine for the Northwest Homer FPD

click to download

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