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Lowell Fire Department history

Jul 18

Posted by Admin in throwbackthursday, vintage fire trucks | 2 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is the Lowell Ind. Fire Dept.’s Engine 27A, a 1962 Chevy.  And that is all the information I can find.  If anyone knows please feel free to inform.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
#chicagoareafire.com; #MikeSumma; #FireTruck; #vintage; #TBT; #Checy;

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Crete Township FPD history

Aug 10

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT;

For TBT-This is the Crete Township FPD’s Tanker #156, a 1988 Ford C800/Walker 0-2000.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
#chicagoareafire.com; #TBT; #MikeSumma; #vintage; #FireTruck; #CreteTownshipFPD;

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Rolling Meadows FD / CD history

Jul 4

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This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.

Thought this was cool, saw on Facebook. Vehicle is from Rolling Meadows, Illinois 

#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #RollingMeadowsFD; #RollingMeadowsCD; #CivilDefense;

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and from our files …

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Rolling Meadows ESDA squad at a fire scene. Larry Shapiro photo

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Park Forest Fire Department history

Jun 22

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, throwbackthursday, vintage fire trucks | 2 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Park Forest Fire Dept.’s Engine 51, a 1970’s/1980’s GMC/FMC commercial.  And that is all I know about this rig.  Anyone with more information please fill in the blanks.   Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
#chicagoareafire.com; #TBT; #MikeSumma; #ParkForestFD; #GMC; #FMC;

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Robbins Fire Department history

Jun 15

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, throwbackthursday, vintage fire trucks | 3 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is the Robbins Fire Dept.’s Engine 2923, a 1983 Ford C/E-One 1000/500( x Riverside).  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
#chicagoareafire.com; #MikeSumma; #FireTruck; #EONE; #TBT; #RobbinsFD;

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