From a reader:
I came across this old photo of Naperville E2 that I took back in the 1980’s. It was a Kodachrome slide. Amazingly, the image quality has held up well. I scanned it to share. I have a photo of the current E2 also.Old E2- 1975 Mack MB/Emergency OneCurrent E2- 2010 Spartan/Crimson (Ex-Naperville E4)
Naperville FD Engine 2 – 2010 Spartan Gladiator/Crimson fire engine
Naperville FD Engine 2 – 1975 Mack MB/Emergency One fire engine
This from Keith Grzadziel:
In the back row, far right, you can see the 1949 Oshkosh/Howe with its very distinctive thru the hood chrome exhaust stack.
At the time of annexation from Grandview Park FPD, Oak Lawn FD took possession of their station and fleet. This became Oak Lawn Engine 3.Photo courtesy of the Oak Lawn Public Library
Photo from the Oak Park Public Library
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT – The Belmont FPD‘s Engine 388, a 1949 Oshkosh/Howe.Enjoy and commentMike Summa
Mike Summa photo
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Last post from Steve Redick of the 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-5-71
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More of the 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-5-71 from Steve Redick:
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This from Steve Redick:
5-11 at 952 N Michigan 2-5-71
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Country Club Hills Fire Dept.’s Engine 1130, a 1992 Pierce Lance 1500/500. I do not know if this is still owned by said department. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
More from Steve Redick:
2-11 July 20 1971 4540 Thomas Tanker truck explosion
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- This was the Wheaton Fire Dept.’s Truck 411, a Seagrave 100′ rear mount ladder truck. I have no information on this. Photo taken in the early 1990’s. Please fill in the blanks if anyone knows.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Crete Townships Engine 151, a 1988 Pierce Dash 1250/1000. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
And from our files
Crete Township FPD Engine 151 – 1988 Pierce Dash pumper. Larry Shapiro photo
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