Posts Tagged American LaFrance antique

Chicago Fire Engine Rally and Swap Meet

Jun 15

Posted by Admin in Collectors of fire memorabilia, Fire Truck photos | 17 Comments

Images and video from the 2014 Chicago Fire Engine Rally and Swap Meet sponsored by 5-11 Club of Chicago and the Fire Buffs of Illinois.

Larry Shapiro photo

Ward LaFrance fire engine from Backdraft

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

more images are at shapirophotography.net

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Calumet City FD antique

Oct 17

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, Reader submission | 1 Comment

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

Calumet City Fire Department 1914 American LaFrance antique fire engine

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

Tags: 1914 American LaFrance fire engine, American LaFrance antique, Brad Steinweg, Calumet City Fire Department, restoration of antique fire engine

Cary FPD updated on the site

Jun 6

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery, Patch, updated listing | Comments off

When the Cary Fire Protection District was added to the site HERE, there were several images missing. Larry Shapiro recently visited Cary and was able to photograph the rest of the apparatus as well as a few units which have been renumbered (Squad 255 and Tanker 270). Among the photos is a 1928 antique American LaFrance engine and a new Medtec ambulance that was delivered recently.