This from Mike Summa:
For TBT- Crestwood Squad 2305, a 1982 Mack(MS) Mid-liner /1985 Phoenix 500/500 pumper/squad. This one was to be built by Pierreville before they went under.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
and a few more photos from our archives
Karl Klotz photo
Larry Shapiro photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Tinley Park Eng. 203, a 1973 Hendrickson/Darley 1000/500. Rehabbed in 1988 as shown.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Karl Klotz photo
Found at bpapparatus.com:
2001 SE-52 Freightliner/Union City Body step van
Condition: ExcellentYear: 2001/2002
Chassis: FreightlinerBody: Union City Body Company
Engine: GM 5.7 (2 Weak Cylinders)
Trans: Automatic
Color: Black/Red
bp apparatus photo
bpapparatus photo
Karl Klotz photo
thanks Hunter
From the Momence Fire Protection District Facebook page:
Introducing the new Momence Engine 92!
The Momence Fire Protection District took delivery of the most recent addition to our fleet on March 5, 2019. After extensive driver and pump training over the course of the past month, we are proud to announce that Engine 92 will officially be placed in-service as of today.(3/30/19)
Built by Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Engine 92 includes some of the best features of our previous units along with a more modern design and increased safety features so that we can best serve the people of Momence and the surrounding communities. Among these key features are:
– 2,000-GPM Hale Q-max pump
-1,000-gallon tank
-Smart Power hydraulic generators with hydraulic rescue tool power unit
-Bumper mounting for our HURST extrication equipment
-Will-Burt Company light tower
-IMMI SmartDock SCBA bracketsIn addition to all of this, the Momence Firefighter’s Association contributed $34,000 to the upgrade of this apparatus in order to furnish it with roll-out/tip-down cabinetry and Performance Advantage Company mounting equipment. This improvement increases the efficiency of our firefighters on scene, decreases the likelihood of workplace injuries resulting from unsafe mounting practices, and provides cabinet modularity for an apparatus that is likely to serve our residents for more than two decades. This functional upgrade brings our apparatus up to the industry standard of safety, and it wouldn’t have been possible without generous donations to the Momence Firefighter’s Association.
New Engine 92 will be replacing a 1995 E-One Sentry with a 1,250-GPM pump/1,000-gallon tank, and a 1989 GMC rescue apparatus that collectively served the residents of the Momence Fire Protection District for 54 years.
9018/9032
Momence FPD photo
Momence FPD photo
Momence FPD photo
Momence FPD photo
Momence FPD photo
Karl Klotz photo
Karl Klotz photo
George C. Reichhardt,It is with great sadness that we mention the loss of a friend. George Reichhardt served with the East Joliet Fire Protection District, retired as a captain with the Fermilab Fire Department, and was a lifelong fire service enthusiast. George spent many years documenting new and old apparatus from area fire departments with other photographers.
George C. Reichhardt 77, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Adventist GlenOaks Hospital, Glendale Heights. George was born in Joliet to the late Charles F. and Catherine M. (nee Briski) Reichhardt. Survived by his daughter Julie K. Reichhardt; a brother Donald J. (Barbara) Reichhardt and a sister Katherine Sheck; he is also survived by step-children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter Christina A. Bourg. George was a founding member of Fire Buffs of Illinois, he was a member of HOIFEC (Heart of Illinois Fire Enthusiasts and Collectors), SPAAMFAA (Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America), International Fire Photographers Association, Reichhardt Raiders, and Blitz Brothers. He was employed as a firefighter at the Army Ammunition Plant, East Joliet Fire Protection District, Fermilab, and Rockdale Fire Protection District. He was also a FAE Instructor and MABAS 15 Fire Photographer. His hobbies included photographing fire trucks, fires, trains, towboats, collecting fire memorabilia, and he really enjoyed riding Chicago Squad 3 in the early days. His publications include: Fire Apparatus Photo Album of the Ford Tilt Cabs – The Visiting Fireman, 1985 (Editor) and Darley Fire Apparatus – The Visiting Fireman, 1987 (Editor). George also received numerous awards and certificates throughout his career. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Frances Rd, New Lenox on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 2:00pm until time of services at 8:00pm. A fire department walk through will begin at 7PM.
This from Karl Klotz:
Here are a few MABAS Division 19 rigs I was able to shoot this past week.
Frankfort FPD, Squad Co. 71Lockport FPD, Engine Co 1 & 5Orland FPD, Engine Co. 5
Frankfort FPD Squad 71. Karl Klotz photo
Lockport FPD Engine 1. Karl Klotz photo
Lockport FPD Engine 5. Karl Klotz photo
Orland FPD Engine 5. Karl Klotz photo
This from Karl Klotz:
Here are some (cell phone) photos from the Fire Service Inc. open house on a cloudy September 9th in St. John Indiana.
Homer Twp will be taking delivery soon of the new Engine 32. University Park will be taking delivery of the new E-ONE engine with a 2nd E-ONE engine still in production. There were a few other demo rigs on display as well as the old Lincolnwood Truck 15
Karl Klotz photo
Karl Klotz photo
Karl Klotz photo
Karl Klotz photo
Karl Klotz photo
Karl Klotz photo
Karl Klotz photo
Karl Klotz photo
Karl Klotz photo
Karl Klotz photo
Aug 27
This from Karl Klotz:
Peotone put the new Engine 14 in service on 8-22-16.
It is a 2015 Smeal/UST 1,500-GPM and carries 2,500 gallons of water. This engine replaces the 1995 Pierce Saber and the 1988 Mack/SPI tanker.
Peotone FPD Engine 14, 2015 Spartan/Smeal/UST 1500/2500. Karl Klotz photo
Former Peotone FPD Engine 14, a 1995 Pierce Saber. Karl Klotz photo
Peotone Tanker 14, a 1988 Mack R-Model/SPI has been replaced. Karl Klotz photo
This from Larry Shapiro:
I stopped by the Northfield fire station and saw that they’ve changed Engine 29 to match the new Squad 29, with a black roof and new graphics. I’ve included photos of the previous graphics and the original delivery graphics.
Larry Shapiro
Larry Shapiro
Karl Klotz photo
Larry Shapiro
This from Mike Summa:
Hello,Here is a photo of an early Oak Lawn truck. Again, I’m sorry that I have no specs on it. I know that it’s on a Pierce Arrow chassis. If anybody knows anything more about it, please feel free to advise. Thank you, hope you enjoy.Mike S.
Oak Lawn Engine 24. Mike Summa photo
Here are a few more hosts from the chicagoareafire.com database … with differing specs
Oak Lawn Engine 24 – 1988 Spartan Monarch/Pierce 1250/300 55′ quint. Larry Shapiro photo
Oak Lawn Engine 24 – 1988 Spartan/Pierce 1250/400 75′ quint. Karl Klotz photo
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