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2015 Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show

Aug 9

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This from Asher Heimermann :

The 18th annual Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show was held in Downtown Aurora this weekend.

On Friday evening, the Lights and Sirens Procession was expanded to a 13 mile-long route, traveling through the communities of North Aurora, Aurora, and Montgomery. Afterwards, many of the vehicles in the procession were on display at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum.

On Saturday, many current and vintage emergency vehicles were on display throughout four parking lots near the museum. The Aurora Fire Department held two extrication demonstrations, the Aurora Police Special Response Team showed their tactical entry of a mobile office trailer and LIFESTAR made an appearance.

Asher Heimermann

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fire department extrication demonstration

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This from Steve Redick:

Had a great time at the show. Thighlight for me was to finally see the Ambo 8 replica and the Naperville Fox. Here is an assortment of images and they can all be seen here:

Steve

Steve Redick photo

restores American LaFrance Century fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Backdraft Chicago FD Ward LaFrance fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

classic antique American LaFrance fire engine

Steve Redick photo

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2015 Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show

Aug 6

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Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – August 7-9, 2015

The 2015 Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show

The Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show is one of the Midwest’s largest public emergency vehicle show with over one hundred fire engines, police cars, ambulances, and emergency vehicles participating throughout the weekend. Generous participation is provided by over fifty local fire, police, and public safety agencies, allowing the public to safely witness amazing real-life situations. Demonstrations include vehicle crashes with hazardous materials needing heavy duty extrication and medevac helicopter responses, and S.W.A.T. team high-risk entry maneuvers. Children’s activities will include fire truck rides, water fights, and safety displays. In keeping with our public safety theme, vendors will offer related memorabilia and collectibles. A variety of food and beverages will available for purchase. This FREE family event, is open to the public and hosted by the Aurora Regional Fire Museum and the City of Aurora Fire and Police Departments.

Friday – August 7, 2015
Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show’s Lights and Siren Procession
Staging begins at 5:30pm at the North Aurora Police Station. The procession kicks off at 6:30pm, winding though the communities of North Aurora, Aurora, and Montgomery before ending up as a static display at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum for First Friday’s from 7:30 to 9pm.

Saturday – August 8, 2015
The 18th Annual Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show will be from 10am to 4pm on the grounds of Aurora Regional Fire Museum in downtown Aurora, Illinois. The day will feature static displays of new and vintage emergency vehicles, live demonstrations of police, firefighting, and rescue operations, safety displays, children’s activities, and more.

Sunday – August 9, 2015
A caravan of Emergency Vehicle departs Aurora at 9:30am and arrives at Naperville’s picturesque downtown Riverwalk in time to participate with the Naperville’s Emergency Vehicle Show 10am to 2pm. The City of Naperville and the Downtown Naperville Alliance are excited to bring part of the Midwest’s largest public emergency vehicle show to Jackson Ave (between Eagle and Main Streets) in Downtown Naperville. As part of the City’s 20th Annual National Night Out events, over fifty emergency vehicles, including vintage police cars and antique fire engines, will be on display alongside contemporary police S.W.A.T. tactical units, and modern emergency equipment. The event is free to attend.

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Request for assistance

Jul 23

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This from Larry Shapiro:

I received this message and am unable to offer any assistance. Does anyone have any information to help Charlie?

Larry I ran across this picture a couple of months ago I am in the process of doing a complete restoration of a truck identical to this and I want mine this exact color I was wondering if you had any info on this truck or maybe its whereabouts or who I’m a talk to any information would be greatly appreciated thanks Charlie . This truck was also a fire truck

Roselle Fire Protection District 1979 gmc rescue 14 4x4

Roselle Fire Protection District 1979 gmc rescue 14 4×4. Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: Charlie Jenkerson, E-ONE midi pumper, Larry Shapiro, restoration of old fire truck, Roselle Fire Department

2015 Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show

Jul 17

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The Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show is one of the Midwest’s largest public emergency vehicle shows with over one hundred fire engines, police cars, ambulances, and emergency vehicles participating throughout the weekend. Generous participation is provided by over fifty local fire, police, and public safety agencies, allowing the public to safely witness amazing real-life situations. Demonstrations include vehicle crashes with hazardous materials needing heavy duty extrication and medevac helicopter response, and S.W.A.T. team high-risk entry maneuvers. Children’s activities, fire truck rides, water fights, and safety displays. In keeping with our public safety theme, vendors will also offer police and firefighting related memorabilia and collectibles.

New Location in Downtown Aurora!

The 18th Annual Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show is pleased to be moving to a new location in downtown Aurora adjacent to the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. The show will be held on several streets and parking lots adjacent to the museum and Aurora’s central fire station.

The new location makes the show more visible to the public, will enable fire apparatus to draft out of the Fox River, and allows an expanded demonstration area and schedule. The day will feature static displays of new and vintage emergency vehicles, live demonstrations of rescue operations, safety displays, children’s activities, and more.

Emergency Vehicle Registration

Pre-registration is always encouraged for faster check-in and staging, but this year, there will be no fee for private collectors who wish to register on-site the day-of-show. Registration and vehicle staging begins at 8am. All vehicles are asked to arrive and be staged before the show opens to the public at 10am.

Flea Market Vendor Spaces

A large, level parking-lot behind the museum with access to electricity and water is designated for flea market and food venders. The Aurora Fire Department and Aurora Regional Fire Museum will be open for visitors.

Vendor spaces are outdoors, on blacktop
Vendors must provide their own tables
Vehicles and tables must fit in the space(s) purchased
Each “space” is the size of a single parking stall (approx. 9ft x 18ft)
Spaces are $30each, electricity is avaliable for an additional fee.

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2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (more highlights)

Jul 7

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Images from Barbara Connors at the 2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet

ringing of the fire bell in memory of those who served

Capt. John Jakubec opens the FBofI and 5-11 Club 21st Annual Muster with the bell ringing ceremony to Honor those who made the Supreme Sacrifice. Barbara Connors photo

award recipient at the Chicago Fire Academy

George Reichhardt receives the Ralph Feld Award from the Fire Buffs of Illinois for his contributions to the Fire Buffing Community over the years. Barbara Connors photo

Rick Mendt receives the Longest Distance Driven Award for his 1975 American LaFrance he drove 71 miles “ex” Hillside, IL. Barbara Connors photo

Mike Lynch received the Commissioners Choice Award for his 1969 GMC/Fire Trucks Inc. 1000/500. Barbara Connors photo

John Ruckman of Peotone Fire Department receives the Presidents Choice Award with their 1935 Reo/Seagrave 500gpm. Barbara Connors photo

Previous posts are HERE and HERE

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For American LaFrance collectors

Jul 6

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This from John Tobin:

ALF 1000 series restoration. Reportedly it was a brand new rig in the 1970s belonging to the South Chicago Heights, IL FD. In the mid 1990s the cab was purchased by the Zion, IL fire department and 3-D metals cut the roof off and made a closed cab out of an open cab on their AP. I decided it had too much potential to go to the melting pot and I finally cut just the front off, mounted it on wheels, new paint and a South Park bell and there you have it.

If any ALF lover is interested in this please let me know. The Elgin logo can easily come off and a new department name can be re-applied.

John Tobin photo

Tags: American LaFrance 1000 Series engine, collector to sell old fire engine front, John Tobin, South Chicago Heights Fire Department, Zion Fire Department

16th Great Milwaukee Fire Muster

Jun 29

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This from Asher Heimermann:

The 16th Great Milwaukee Fire Muster was held Saturday, June 27th at Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Oak Creek campus. Antique and present-day firefighting apparatus was on display including Milwaukee Fire Department’s Special Teams (Dive, HAZMAT, Structural Collapse). There were emergency service demonstrations and a flea market. A Flight for Life helicopter made an appearance in the morning.

The event was held in conjunction with the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs’ convention.

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Milwaukee Fire Department collapse rescue squad

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This from Crabby Milton:

Good Afternoon. Here are several pictures from the Great Milwaukee Muster. It was a great time and good turn out this year.

Thank You again for that great site.

1937 CHEVROLET DARLEY. Crabby Milton photo

1942 FORD PIRSCH. Crabby Milton photo

1963 PIRSCH ex. Racine. Crabby Milton photo

1963 WARD LaFRANCE fire engine ex Racine

1963 WARD LaFRANCE ex Racine. Crabby Milton photo

1972 PIRSCH ex Minneapolis. Crabby Milton photo

1975 PIRSCH that served Kenosha. Crabby Milton photo

2007 PIERCE ENFORCER that serves the Milwaukee suburb of South Milwaukee. Crabby Milton photo

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2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (more highlights)

Jun 24

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From Dan McInerney:

Dan McInerney photo

Dan McInerney photo

Dan McInerney photo

Dan McInerney photo

Dan McInerney photo

2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (more highlights)

Jun 22

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This from Steve Redick:

Saturday was the big day. The weather was kinda poor for most of the show .. little sun. Turnout was also kinda sparse. I did really enjoy the parade and what there was to see. I imagine it is a thankless and difficult job to set all this up and it is a credit to the hardworking members who selflessly put this together every year.

Steve

Chicago FD academy ladder truck with American flag

Steve Redick photo

Former Chicago FD 1928 Ahrens Fox fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

scratch built fire truck model CFD Big John

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

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More of Steve’s photos

Previous muster post

Some photos and a video from Larry Shapiro

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old fire engines flowing water at muster

Larry Shapiro photo

Former US Navy fire engine flowing water

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Commissioner Jose A. Santiago

Larry Shapiro photo

Retired Chicago FD District Chief Jack Connors and Ralph Feld memorial award recipient George Reichardt

Jack Connors presenting George Reichardt with the Ralph Feld Memorial Award Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Commissioner Jose A. Santiage

Larry Shapiro photo

More of Larry’s photos

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2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (highlights)

Jun 20

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This from Niko Stefani:

Today I attended the annual Chicago Fire Department Swap Meet and Engine Rally! Had a good time meeting up with a few friends and taking some apparatus shots! Here are some of my photos.