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Cicero FD history

Mar 27

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 2 Comments

From Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Looking back at Cicero TDAs

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Cicero FD Truck 2 at work 12-20-07. Larry Shapiro photo

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Cicero FD Truck 2 – 2010 E-ONE Cyclone 100′ TDA. Larry Shapiro photo

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The Fire Museum of Greater Chicago

Mar 21

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 5 Comments

This Saturday, March 22 is the monthly open house for the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago 5218 S Western 1000-1400hrs

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From the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago

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New engine for the Lemont Fire Protection District (more)

Mar 21

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire truck being built | No Comments

From Bill Schreiber:

Lemont FPD Engine 931, Rosenbauer Commander EXT pumper chassis production update.

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Rosenbauer photo

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Rosenbauer photo

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Rosenbauer photo

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New engine for the Tri-State FPD

Mar 15

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos | 1 Comment

From the Tri-State FPD Facebook page: 

Our “new to us” fire apparatus. Engine 120 is a 2009 Pierce Impel pumper that formerly served as Lisle-Woodridge FPD Engine 56/54. Engine 120 will serve as a reserve engine.
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#chicagoareafire.com; Firetruck; #Pierce; #Impel; #Lisle-WoodridgeFPD;
thanks Martin

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Winnetka Fire Department history

Mar 13

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | No Comments

More from Derrick Warner:

Winnetka 1974
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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

And from our files …

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Glenview Fire Department history

Mar 6

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 2 Comments

More from Derrick Warner:

Kirk Bennett photos from Glenview

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Kirk Bennett photo

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Kirk Bennett photo

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Kirk Bennett photo

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Kirk Bennett photo

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Kirk Bennett photo

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Highland Park Fire Department history

Feb 27

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 4 Comments

This from Derrick Warner:

Highland Park Ravinia Fire Station 1 and vintage Cadillac Ambulance

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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

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Glenview Rural Fire District history

Feb 20

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department History, throwbackthursday | 1 Comment

From Derrick Warner:

Kirk Bennett photos of the Glenview Rural FD Ambulance 138, Chevy Cheyenne / Care-o-Van

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Kirk Bennett photo

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Kirk Bennett photo

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Kirk Bennett photo

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Kirk Bennett photo

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Kirk Bennett photo

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Kirk Bennett photo

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Kirk Bennett photo

 

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Northbrook Fire Department history

Feb 13

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 4 Comments

From Derrick Warner for #TBT:

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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

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Wilmette Fire Department history

Jan 30

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 4 Comments

More from Derrick Warner chronicling EMS history in the northern suburbs

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Derrick Warner photo

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Derrick Warner photo

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