Don’t forget the annual fire engine rally and firematic swap meet today at the Quinn Fire Academy
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More images from the Fire Buffs of Illinois and 5-11 Club muster at the Quinn Fire Academy on June 16th.
Apparatus lined up for display outside the Quinn Fire Academy. Bill Friedrich photo
Command Van 2-7-1,a 2007 Ford F-650/Road Rescue (G-559) was on display at the muster. Bill Friedrich photo
This 1977 Century Series American LaFrance engine (1,500/500) which is owned by John Carter is X-Loudonville. Bill Friedrich photo
Owned by Gary Jensen, this 1961 FWD (750/750) engine from the Sauk Fire District in Wisconsin was on display. Bill Friedrich photo
Hillside brought Engine 402, a 2001 American LaFrance Eagle/3D (1,500/750). Bill Friedrich photo
X-Hillside Engine 405, a 1975 American LaFrance Century Series (1,500/750) which is privately owned was also at the muster. Bill Friedrich photo
Both Hillside engines sat side by side showing the different generations of American LaFrance engines. Bill Friedrich photo
This Ahrens Fox from the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago was center stage. Bill Friedrich photo
Not shown in photos but also on display were the replica of LA County Squad 51 and a Chicago Ridge engine.
CFD Swap Meet and Muster
Jun 27
The swap meet and fire muster was co-sponsored by the 5-11 Club and Fire Buffs of Illinois on Saturday, June 16th at the Quinn Fire Academy. Here are a few images from the event.
Several CFD companies came by including 5-1-1. Larry Shapiro photo
Radioman’s Dave Weaver brought his CFD Dodge Monaco for Division 7. Larry Shapiro photo
The new CFD (8-8-12) was open and on display in the yard. Bill Friedrich photo
An Ahrens Fox was pumping in the street. Carl Misek photo
Where there are fire trucks posed, there will be photographers snapping photos. Larry Shapiro photo
The new engine for the training academy was positioned for photos. Larry Shapiro photo
A view showing the rear of the new training academy engine. Larry Shapiro photo
The Wadsworth Ohio Ward LaFrance Ambassador P80 engine belonging to Doug Reno (of Wadsworth, IL) was one of several on display. Larry Shapiro photo
Chicago Fire Swap Meet
Jun 14
Chicago Fire Swap Meet
May 30
Pumping into the antique water tower. Larry Shapiro photo
The water tower getting supplied to flow all three guns. Larry Shapiro photo
Feeding the water tower from this beautifully restored American LaFrance Century engine. Larry Shapiro photo
Nothing beats getting wet on a hot day! Larry Shapiro photo
Classic Pirsch pumper formally from Kenosha, WI. Larry Shapiro photo
Another shot of the Pirsch, this time feeding the water tower. Larry Shapiro photo
A Pirsch Quad from Chicago Ridge. Larry Shapiro photo
The water tower with the skyline. Larry Shapiro photo
The highlight for many was the appearance of this FDNY Seagrave engine that was 'in-cognito' while traveling to NYC for delivery. Larry Shapiro photo
Beautifully restored Dodge Monaco for Battalion 7. Larry Shapiro photo
A view of the water tower from inside the drill yard. Larry Shapiro photo
The water tower going full force down Taylor Street. Larry Shapiro photo
Another view looking east on Taylor. Larry Shapiro photo
The only way to enjoy the very hot day was to get wet. Larry Shapiro photo
When the wind shifted, it wasn't just the young ones that got wet, everyone ran for cover. Larry Shapiro photo
At the day's end, the apparatus was positioned for photos. Larry Shapiro photo
Several buffs waited for the opportunity to photograph the apparatus that was on display. Larry Shapiro photo
This beautiful American LaFrance Century pumper was a favorite for many of the visitors. Larry Shapiro
