Posts Tagged antique fire engine

Midlothian Fire Department history

Feb 8

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

This from Mike Summa:

I do not know anything about this fire truck. I found it on a website called “I grew up in Midlothian.” What I do know is that firemen and kids have not changed. The dates may change, but firemen are always firemen and kids, well they are always aspiring firemen. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

photo found at ‘I grew up in Midlothian’

Tags: antique fire engine, Midlothian Fire Department history, vintage fire truck

Crete Fire Department history

Nov 6

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

This from Mike Summa:

Hello,

This is the Crete Fire Department’s 1949 Ward LaFrance. I do not know the specs of it. It’s a very rare manufacture in the Chicago area but Crete seemed to favor it. Enjoy and feel free to comment.

Thank you,

Mike S.

vintage fire engine from the Crete Fire Department

Crete Fire Department’s 1949 Ward LaFrance. It’s a very rare manufacture in the Chicago area but Crete seemed to favor it.
Mike Summa photo

Tags: antique fire engine, Crete Fire Department history, historic fire engine, Mike Summa, Ward LaFrance fire engine

Batavia Fire Department 150th Anniversary Open House, 9-18-16

Sep 22

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos | 3 Comments

This from Dave Weaver:

9/18/16 BATAVIA – Batavia FD 150th Anniversary Open House — at Batavia Fire Station 2 – Photos by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

vintage display of firefighting equipment

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Photo by Dave Weaver

Tags: antique fire engine, Batavia FD fire trucks, Batavia Fire Department 150th Anniversary Open House, Dave Weaver, fire truck pictures, firefighting demonstration

2015 Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show

Aug 9

Posted by Admin in Collectors of fire memorabilia | 1 Comment

This from Asher Heimermann :

The 18th annual Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show was held in Downtown Aurora this weekend.

On Friday evening, the Lights and Sirens Procession was expanded to a 13 mile-long route, traveling through the communities of North Aurora, Aurora, and Montgomery. Afterwards, many of the vehicles in the procession were on display at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum.

On Saturday, many current and vintage emergency vehicles were on display throughout four parking lots near the museum. The Aurora Fire Department held two extrication demonstrations, the Aurora Police Special Response Team showed their tactical entry of a mobile office trailer and LIFESTAR made an appearance.

Asher Heimermann

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fire department extrication demonstration

Asher Heimermann photo

Asher Heimermann photo

Asher Heimermann photo

This from Steve Redick:

Had a great time at the show. Thighlight for me was to finally see the Ambo 8 replica and the Naperville Fox. Here is an assortment of images and they can all be seen here:

Steve

Steve Redick photo

restores American LaFrance Century fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Backdraft Chicago FD Ward LaFrance fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

classic antique American LaFrance fire engine

Steve Redick photo

Tags: 2015 Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show, antique Ahrens Fox fire engine, antique ambulance, antique Cadillac ambulance, antique fire apparatus on display, antique fire engine, Asher Heimermann, Aurora Fire Department, Aurora Police Special Response Team, Chicago Engine 17 from the movie Backdraft, classic F-Series Maxim fire engine, classic vintage Chicago police car, LIFESTAR, Steve Redick, vintage American LaFrance fire engine, vintage Chicago FD Dodge Monaco car

Calumet City has been added to the site

Oct 16

Posted by bgshap in Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, New Listing, Site News | 1 Comment

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 Fire Department 1914 American LaFrance antique fire engine

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

Tags: 1914 American LaFrance fire engine, antique American LaFrance engine, antique fire engine, Calumet City Fire Department, Dennis McGuire Jr., fire station photos, fire station with red doors, MABAS Division 24

Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show

Aug 4

Posted by bgshap in Historic fire apparatus, Police | Comments off

The Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show is taking place this weekend. Steve Redick stopped by this morning and submitted a few images of units that are being displayed.