Oct 17
This from Brad Steinweg:
I was in the TF South auto body class my junior and senior year. During my junior year, we assisted the CCFD in the restoration of their 1914 American LaFrance. I came across an album while cleaning up my computer and decided to share it.–Brad S.Glenwood FD
Back of engine. Brad Steinweg photo
Various parts after painting. Brad Steinweg photo
Chassis and body. Brad Steinweg photo
Water pump. Brad Steinweg photo
Reassembly. Brad Steinweg photo
The Calumet City Fire Department has been added to the site. They are part of MABAS Division 24. Calumet City has two stations with Pierce apparatus, and ambulances from Excellance and Medtec. They also maintain a 1914 American LaFrance antique. There area 48 career personnel protecting 7.1 square miles.
Calumet City Station 2 is at 1270 Pulaski Avenue. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Another view of Station 2 showing the rear apparatus bays. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Calumet City’s 1914 American LaFrance antique fire engine. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
Calumet City Fire Department Station 1 at 684 S. Wentworth Avenue. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
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