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Thanks to Steve Redick for submitting some photos of apparatus located at Station 2 for the Great Lakes Fire Department taken Sunday prior to the Fire Buffs of Illinois monthly meeting. The images have been used to add the station onto the updated chicagoareafire.com site. There is another ambulance that was missing along with all the photos from Station 1.
This from Steve Redick:
Here’s some highlights. I was very interested to see the Palatine Snorkel, new to the show this year. Great weather and a fun time. Unfortunately the CFD Engine 10 Fox had a mechanical problem and had to be flatbedded home.All the images and video can be seen here
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Chicago Firematic Swap Meet is today
Images from Barbara Connors at the 2015 Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet
Capt. John Jakubec opens the FBofI and 5-11 Club 21st Annual Muster with the bell ringing ceremony to Honor those who made the Supreme Sacrifice. Barbara Connors photo
George Reichhardt receives the Ralph Feld Award from the Fire Buffs of Illinois for his contributions to the Fire Buffing Community over the years. Barbara Connors photo
Rick Mendt receives the Longest Distance Driven Award for his 1975 American LaFrance he drove 71 miles “ex” Hillside, IL. Barbara Connors photo
Mike Lynch received the Commissioners Choice Award for his 1969 GMC/Fire Trucks Inc. 1000/500. Barbara Connors photo
John Ruckman of Peotone Fire Department receives the Presidents Choice Award with their 1935 Reo/Seagrave 500gpm. Barbara Connors photo
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
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Some photos and a video from Larry Shapiro
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Jack Connors presenting George Reichardt with the Ralph Feld Memorial Award Larry Shapiro photo
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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.
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This from Larry Shapiro:
Here’s a shot of the Ahrens Fox pumping at the muster.
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