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The Fire Museum of Greater Chicago

Jan 24

Posted by Admin in Fire Service News, Historic fire apparatus | 2 Comments

Our first open house of 2025 is this Saturday, January 25 at 5218 S Western 1000-1400 Hrs
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at Chicago FD Truck 10 in 1959

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Glencoe Public Safety Department history

Jan 23

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 1 Comment

More from Derrick Warner for #TBT:

Photos from Kirk Bennett in 1974 showing Glencoe’s first paramedic ambulance

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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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Of interest … Peter Pirsch & Sons history

Jan 23

Posted by Admin in Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday, vintage fire trucks | 7 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT – More apparatus brochures from the 70’s-80’s.  Enjoy and comment.
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Chicago Fire Department history

Jan 21

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 7 Comments

More from Derrick Warner

Chicago FD Ambulance 42

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Derrick Warner photo

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Northfield Rescue Squad history

Jan 16

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

From Derrick Warner for #TBT:

Northfield Rescue Squad and police officers with a patient at the station in 1974

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Of interest … Pierce Manufacturing history

Jan 16

Posted by Admin in Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 4 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Here are a few pictures from a Pierce brochure from the late 70’s early 80’s.  How many do you remember? Enjoy.
#chicagoareafire.com; #vintage; #brochure; #history; #Pierce; #Arrow; #LTI;

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Chicago Fire Department history

Nov 28

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department History, Fire Scene photos, Historic fire apparatus, Historic Fire Photo, throwbackthursday | Comments off

From Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire on 11-23-06 at 2517 W. Devon Ave

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Lansing Fire Department history

Nov 21

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Lansing Fire Dept.’s Engine 105, a 1971 Mack CF 1250/500.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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Peotone FPD history

Nov 7

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Peotone FPD’s Tanker 2717, a 1976 Chevy/1989 Simon 0-1800.  Enjoy and comment.
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Mike Summa photo

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Garden Homes Fire Protection District history

Oct 31

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Garden Homes FPD’s Engine 2503. a 1986 Chevy C-70/Darley 750-1000.  Enjoy and comment.
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Mike Summa photo

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