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Chicago Fire Department history

Apr 25

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 3 Comments

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Pre-delivery photo of the 1st Emergency One 110′ rear-mount ladder for Chicago, on a Hendrickson chassis with the 1871-W cab. This was assigned to Truck 12.

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Bridgeview Fire Department history

May 18

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

This from Mike Summa:

TBT-Here was the Bridgeview Fire Dept.’s Engine 416, a 1950’s IHC R-190/Howe.  Seen here in retirement, a little worse for wear. Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
IHC R-190 Howe fifre engine

Bridgeview Fire Dept.’s Engine 416, a 1950’s IHC R-190/Howe. Mike Summa photo

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