This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Bensenville Fire Dept.’s Engine #1, a 1942 Pirsch 21 500/150. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Archive for category Fire Department History
Found on Facebook
Juergen Kiefer photo
thanks Dennis
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Villa Park Fire Dept.’s Engine 1(961). A 1957 Pirsch 750/500. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Chicago Fire Department news
May 29
From ChicagoFD Media on Twitter:
The Chicago Fire Department & Bucio Family gathered for the 5th Year Anniversary Bell Ringing for fallen FF/EMT Juan Bucio, who died in the line of duty during a diving rescue. We will never forget our brother Juan Bucio or his sacrifice.
Juan Bucio’s brother Isaac Bucio Eng 63/ Tower 16 expressed his heartfelt thanks and love for his fellow CFD members.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) May 28, 2023
Chicago FD Media photo
Chicago FD Media photo
Chicago FD Media photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Elwood FPD’s Engine 611, a 1997 Freightliner FL80/National Foam 1500/1000/300F. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa
Mundelein old truck at Mecum Auto Auction
thanks Scott
Homer Township FPD history
May 18
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Homer Twp FPD’s Truck 31, a 1995 Pierce Lance 0/0/100′. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
another shot from our files
Larry Shapiro photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
TBT-The Beecher FPD’s Engine 404(old number), a 1996 Pierce Saber 1250/750. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Bloomingdale FPD history
May 6
This from Larry Shapiro:
Here’s a bit of Bloomingdale FPD truck history as a follow up to the #TBT from Mike Summa
1972 Pirsch 85-foot mid-mount aerial ladder fire truck in Bloomingdale, IL. Larry Shapiro photo
Pierce Lance 100′ platform aerial as Bloomingdale FPD Tower 14. Larry Shapiro photo
