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Garden Homes FPD history

Jul 19

Posted by Admin in Ambulance photos, Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 10 Comments

This from Mike Summa:

Hello,
Here are some old pictures of Garden Homes Fire Department units.  They are from the 1970s.  One is a Dodge ambulance and the other is a 1970s Ford (X-Alsip squad truck) of unknown specifications.  Question– in the 1970s, Dodge ambulances were everywhere.  Now they are a rarity.  What happened?
Enjoy,
Mike S.
vintage Dodge ambulance

Mike Summa photo

Garden Homes VFD history

Mike Summa photo

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Garden Homes VFD history

Mar 9

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 4 Comments

This from Mike Summa:

Hello,
This is Garden Homes 1954 FWD.  It’s a 750/750 X Merrionette Park.  Hope that you enjoy,
Mike S.
conventional FWD fire engine

Garden Homes 1954 FWD engine. It’s a 750/750 X Merrionette Park. Make Summa photo

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Garden Homes VFD history

Mar 4

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus | 7 Comments

This from Mike Summa:

Hello,
I have a picture of Garden Homes’ former rescue truck.  It was a 1955 IHC Metro.  It was a unique model.  Just wanted to share.
Thank you,
Mike s.
Garden Homes Volunteer FD history

Garden Homes VFD squad. Mike Summa photo

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