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Fire Muster and Flea Market in Chicago (more)

This from Steve Redick:

Had a great day Saturday attending the annual Fire Buffs of Illinois/ 5-11 Club muster. Attendance seemed down this year and the amount of rigs seemed very low compared to previous years but nonetheless it was a great and fun day. Here is a sampling of some of the “hardware” I was able to see. Great to see the Skokie/Engine 87 Club Mack again this year after a lengthy absence. All the images and video can be seen on my site

Steve

vintage B-Model Mack fire engine

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vintage 1969 Snorkel from Palatine IL

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restored 1928 Ahrens Fox fire engine

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restored NAS Glenview fire engine

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Chicago FD Engine 17 from Backdraft

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restored 1928 Ahrens Fox fire engine

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restored 1928 Ahrens Fox fire engine

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restored 1928 Ahrens Fox fire engine

Steve Redick photo

vintage B-Model Mack fire engine

Steve Redick photo

restored NAS Glenview fire engine

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Stone Park FD Engine 21

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Chicago FD Squad 1A

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Chicago FD Squad 1

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5-ll Club Support Service Canteen

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Fire Muster and Flea Market in Chicago (more)

some highlights from the 2017 5-11 Club and Fire Buffs of Illinois Fire Muster and Flea Market in Chicago

Chicago FD Training Division engine

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parade of fire engines

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Chicago FD Engine 17 from the movie Backdraft

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vintage GMC fire engine from the Naval Air Station Glenview

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restored Ford Falcon fire chief car

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1928 Ahrens Fox fire engine in Chicago

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vintage 1969 Seagrave 85' Snorkel on display

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vintage Americal laFrance fire engine from Hillside IL

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vintage B-Model Mack fire engine

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Stone Park FD Engine 21

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Chicago FD Squad 1 Rosenbauer America ACP-55

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antique Ahrens Fox fire engine supplies Chicago FD Squad 1

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1928 Ahrens Fox fire engine

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fire buffs photographing a fire engine

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vintage fire engines flowing water in Chicago

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Chicago FD Engine 17 from the movie Backdraft

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vintage 1969 Seagrave 85' Snorkel on display

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vintage fire trucks flowing water

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young boy on fire engine wearing a helmet

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vintage 1969 Seagrave 85' Snorkel on display flowing water

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vintage 1969 Seagrave 85' Snorkel on display

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Historic fire Hubbard Street fire with multiple LODD, 1-28-61

This from Eric Haak:

I thought I would pass along these images of the Hubbard Street fire.  There are many images known of this incident, but a few of these may not have been well circulated.  The first image is a common one of the front of the building before the collapse.  I believe this image was taken facing north from under the railroad bridge.  Image 2 shows the position of Snorkel 1 in the alley.  Images 3 and 4 are of the ruins and I believe they were taken facing south from the Grand Avenue bridge.
An interesting side note is image 5 which is blown up from image 3.  It shows an Ahrens-Fox engine being used to supply the high pressure rig.  If I am wrong about any of these descriptions, please let me know as I have always wanted to understand these images and where they were taken.  I own the original negatives for all four of these images and do not know who the original photographer was.
Hubbard Street fire in Chicago

Historic Hubbard Street fire in Chicago that killed nine firefighters, 1-28-61. Eric Haak collection

Eric Haak collection

Eric Haak collection

Ruins of the Hubbard Street fire

Ruins of the Hubbard Street fire. Eric Haak collection

Ruins of the Hubbard Street fire. Eric Haak collection

Ruins of the Hubbard Street fire. Eric Haak collection

Chicago FD Ahrens Fox engine and high-pressure wagon at the scene of the Hubbard Street fire

Chicago FD Ahrens Fox engine and high-pressure wagon at the scene of the Hubbard Street fire. Eric Haak collection

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2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (more highlights)

This from Steve Redick:

Saturday was the big day. The weather was kinda poor for most of the show .. little sun. Turnout was also kinda sparse. I did really enjoy the parade and what there was to see. I imagine it is a thankless and difficult job to set all this up and it is a credit to the hardworking members who selflessly put this together every year.

Steve

Chicago FD academy ladder truck with American flag

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Former Chicago FD 1928 Ahrens Fox fire engine

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Former Chicago FD 1928 Ahrens Fox fire engine

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Former Chicago FD 1928 Ahrens Fox fire engine

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antique fire engine model

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scratch built fire truck model CFD Big John

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Stone park FD fire engine

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former Navy fire engine

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restored antique fire engine

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former Backdraft movie fire engine

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Chicago FD medical cart ATV

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More of Steve’s photos

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Some photos and a video from Larry Shapiro

Retired CFD Chief Andy O'Donnell

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old fire engines flowing water at muster

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Former US Navy fire engine flowing water

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restored fire engines at muster

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Chicago FD Commissioner Jose A. Santiago

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Retired Chicago FD District Chief Jack Connors and Ralph Feld memorial award recipient George Reichardt

Jack Connors presenting George Reichardt with the Ralph Feld Memorial Award Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago FD Commissioner Jose A. Santiage

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2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet (highlights)

This from Niko Stefani:

Today I attended the annual Chicago Fire Department Swap Meet and Engine Rally! Had a good time meeting up with a few friends and taking some apparatus shots! Here are some of my photos.

Chicago FD Battalion 1

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Chicago FD ATV

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Chicago FD Mobile Battery Vehicle 639

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Chicago FD reserve squad

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Chicago FD Truck 1

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Chicago FD Engine 1

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This from Larry Shapiro:

Here’s a shot of the Ahrens Fox pumping at the muster.

Former Chicago FD Ahrens Fox  fire engine

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