This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Tinley Park Fire Dept.’s Engine 207, a 1987 Spartan/Darley 1000,500.Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa photo
and from our files …
Larry Shapiro photo
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
This is the Peotone FPD’s Engine 2711, a 1983 Pierce Dash 1250/1000. I do not know if said unit is still on their roster. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
and from our files …
Larry Shapiro photo
From Dennis McGuire, Jr.
Found this on Facebook
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Oak Forest Fire Dept.’s Engine 993, a 1995 HME/Luverne 1500/500. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
and from our files
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
From the The Fire Museum of Greater Chicago Facebook page:
The last few months we have been in contact with FWD/Seagrave in Clintonville, WI. They have been interested in displaying one of our three Water Towers in their museum temporarily. With all the logistics taken care of Water Tower 3, a 1923 Seagrave, was taken to the FWD/Seagrave Museum in Wisconsin. Here are a few of the pictures and the gentlemen that made it happen.
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thanks Dennis
From Chief Drew Smith:
Here are two photos of our old tanker.
It is the second tanker owned by the PHFD. This one was a 1968 Ford/Darley with a 750-GPM two-stage pump and 1,500-gallon water tank. In 1989 we sent it to Darley to have the pump rebuilt then to Monroe Truck to have a wet side 1,500-gallon tank installed. The rest of the 1989 refurb was done in-house and included paint, striping and lettering, and the installation of cross lays and new pump panel. It served from 1986 until 1994 when the 3,000-gallon/1,250-GPM Spartan/S&S tanker was placed in service. During it’s 21 years it had the radio signatures of “#6,” 174, and Tanker 9.
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Excerpts from countryherald.com:
Retired Fire Chief Larry Nardoni, who served nearly four decades in the fire service, has passed away. Chief Nardoni was a respected leader and mentor in the South Chicago Heights and Steger Fire Departments.
According to a statement from the fire departments, Nardoni began his career with the Steger Fire Department in 1978, rising to captain before joining the South Chicago Heights Fire Department in 1996. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1999, assistant chief in 2000, and fire chief in 2009, retiring in 2017.
Services for Chief Nardoni will include a visitation on Thursday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel. A fireman’s walk-through is scheduled for 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, followed by a procession to Skyline Memorial Park in Monee.
This from Danny Nelms:
Posted by Earl Willis on Facebook
Department find this weekend pump testing, not sure of year but is all intact including bell, they thought it maybe an ex Chicago truck, might be for sale in near future they want it out of their way, was drove in and parked where it is many years agoOriginally Villa Park Engine 962 a 1971 Pirsch 1000/500 #2970 taken 4/6/1991. John Tulipano photo.Now in Belk, AL.
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Orland FPD’s Engine 6063, here lettered Engine 5 stationed on 143rd St. A 1987 Spartan Gladiator/1988 Darley 1500/750. Enjoy and comment.
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Found at govdeals.com:
2006 Spartan / Alexis fire engine
- $3,025.00 USD (17 Bids)
- Closes: 9d 3h (May 21, 2024 03:08 PM CDT)
- $50.00 USD Bid Increment
- 2006 Spartan Advantage FF cab with Alexis body
- ***NO TITLE*** BILL OF SALE ONLY***NO RESERVE***
- ONLY 46,596 MILES 4,447 Hours.
We acquired this vehicle from a township that was absorbed into our village.
What we know:
- Cummins ISL 8.8L 350 HP @ 2100 RPM runs strong drives great. Engine # 46572649 Family 6CEXH0540LAI. ISL 350
- Allison Transmission 3000? with PTO
- 1100-gallon water tank
- 1750-GPM Waterous rear-mounted pump
- TEMPEST TOWER light tower
- Remote control water cannon mounted top rear of truck.
- PTO compressor and generator
- 220 volt 150 FT cord teel with electric reel in motor.
- Compressed air foam system.
- Alcoa aluminum wheels and tires good tread.
- Roll-up doors and exterior of body in good working condition.
- Aluminum cab design
- Body is constructed of fiberglass and aluminum.
- Truck comes with what you see pictured. The working operation of everything on the truck is unknown. This truck was in reserve in a working station when we took it over. Truck is sold as is and can be driven off premises.
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thanks Martin
