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The Fire Museum of Greater Chicago

Apr 24

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History | Comments off

This Saturday, April 26, 2025 is the monthly open house of the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago. 
5218 S Western Ave 1000-1400 Hrs

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5-11 Alarm fire 814 Kinzie in Chicago 5-15-54

 

thanks Steve

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Buffalo Grove Fire Department history

Apr 24

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 3 Comments

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

  • Buffalo Grove FD Truck 5 – 1969 IHC / Howe / Grove 1250/200 85′ mid-mount quint
  • Buffalo Grove FD Engine 3 – 1969 IHC / Howe top-mount pumper
  • Buffalo Grove FD Engine 5 – 1969 IHC / Howe top-mount pumper
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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

 

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