This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Two fire departments side by side who have/had the same type of equipment. Oak Forest Engine 94, a 1971 FWD/Pierce 1250/500 w/54′ Squrt. Midlothian Engine 2, a 1973 Seagrave 1250/300 w/ 54′ Squrt. The Oak Forest engine is gone, but Midlothian had Pierce rehab their unit in 1994 with a Pierce Arrow cab and upgrade its engine into 1500/500. Are there any more Squrts out there?Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Mike Summa photo
Mike Summa photo
Mike Summa photo
more from Steve Redick of the Annual Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
a few quick highlights from the 2018 Annual Chicago Fire Engine Rally & Swap Meet
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Bill Friedrich photo
For #throwbackthursday some photos of the old North Maine FPD Ward LaFrance fleet
North Maine FPD Engine 1. Larry Shapiro photo
North Maine FPD Engine 2. Larry Shapiro photo
North Maine FPD Truck 1. Larry Shapiro photo
This from Steve Redick:
- 5-11-39, 3-11 and 6 specials at 3532 E 103rd st
Rosenbaum & Norris Grain Elevators E-37 trip 1hr 28min / pumped 53 hrs 35min / on the west bank of the Calumet River. In this image if you look closely there are 7 foxes drafting visible and a steamer in ther background. I aquired this image from the collection of Howard Hensel. I think he may have been the photographer, it appears to be an original picture, very small in size.- Looks like he sent the first picture to the Ahrens Fox Fire Engine Company and he received a cool reply on original company letterhead from John Ahrens
- Another Howard Hensel shot of Truck 2
- Truck 11 1930
- I believe Howard was a friend of my mentor Jack Turner. I’m pretty sure Jack gave me these images.
Steve
5-11-39, 3-11 and 6 specials at 3532 E 103rd st – Rosenbaum & Norris Grain Elevators
Howard Hensel shot of Chicago FD Truck 2
Howard Hensel shot of Chicago FD Truck 11 1930
This from Eric Haak:
For this week I thought I would offer a bunch of Snorkel images and one Autocar. Image 1 is from a 2-11 at 4440 W. Madison on September 23, 1959. The building to the right is still there but the rest of it is all gone. Image 2 shows an Autocar working at a 2-11 at 4615 S. Wells on October 5, 1959. This was during the pre-Dan Ryan days and Wentworth Avenue can be seen in the background. Image 3 is interesting because this fire was just outside of Engine 48’s quarters at 3950 S Dearborn. It was a 5-11 on October 11, 1959. For those who are familiar with Engine 16’s old house on Dearborn (same house), you can see the bottom of the railroad bridge at the top of the image, so this was literally right outside of 48’s apron. Image 4 is from a 3-11 at 4314 S Cottage Grove on February 8, 1961 showing Snorkels 1 and 2 working together. Image 5 again shows Snorkels 2 and 3 working together at a 4-11 bowling alley fire on March 27, 1961. The address was 3818 W 26th St. Finally there is an image of a 4-11 from August 17, 1967. This building was on the northeast corner of Wentworth and Cullerton and was the International Heater Company supply warehouse. Happy Thanksgiving to all!”
2-11 Alarm fire at 4440 W. Madison in Chicago on September 23, 1959. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
An Autocar engine working at a 2-11 Alarm fire at 4615 S. Wells on October 5, 1959 in Chicago. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
A 5-11 Alarm fire on October 11, 1959 at 3950 S Dearborn Street in Chicago. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
A 3-11 Alarm fire at 4314 S Cottage Grove on February 8, 1961 in Chicago. Eric Haak photo, photographer unknown
Vintage photo of Chicago FD Snorkels 2 and 3 working together at a 4-11 Alarm fire at a bowling alley on March 27, 1961. The address was 3818 W 26th St. Eric Haak collection , photographer unknown
A 4-11 Alarm fire on August 17, 1967 at the northeast corner of Wentworth and Cullerton at the International Heater Company supply warehouse. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
This from Drew Smith:
Assuming this photo was taken in 1946: Pumper on the left is thought to be a 1926 purchased used in 1945. The original firehouse was built by volunteers in 1948 and in 1948 took delivery of a Ford/Darley which isn’t in the photo. Prior to having a firehouse, the rigs were stored in or behind a gas station (now gone – burned down in late 1970s) at the northwest corner of Elmhurst Rd (IL route 83) and Camp McDonald Road.
Drew Smith, EFO/CFO, LP
Prospect Heights Fire Department history. Dan Martin photo
Prospect Heights Fire Department history.
Prospect Heights Fire Department history.
This from Mike Summa:
Hello,I thought that I’d share these with you. These are from the Clark Oil Refinery in Blue Island. Clark Oil was in unincorporated Blue Island, but was in the Alsip Fire District. I thought that I’d share these with you,Thank you,Mike Summa
From the the Clark Oil Refinery in Blue Island, IL. Mike Summa photo
From the the Clark Oil Refinery in Blue Island, IL. Mike Summa photo
From the the Clark Oil Refinery in Blue Island, IL. Mike Summa photo
Dec 14
This from Wayne Stuart:
Looks like a late 40’s very early 50’s Maxim from the Whiting Indiana F.D.from the collection of wayne stuart
Wayne Stuart collection
This from Steve Redick:
Some great old stuff from dad’s collection.
Warren Redick collection
5-11 62 & Halsted 12-30-52
Warren Redick collection
Engine 46 – 1919 Ahrens Fox
Chicago Engine 46 – 1919 Ahrens Fox. Warren Redick collection
2 – 1938 Pirsch Sedan pumpers
Warren Redick collection
1954 Mack delivery photo
Warren Redick collection
Eng 45 1916 Ahrens Fox
Warren Redick collection
These are just really some great shots. Enjoy
Steve
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