This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
A few former area units on scene in Lake Zurich back in 2004

Former Libertyville FD Squad 2

Former Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Ambulance 51

Former Buffalo Grove Seagrave engine
Sep 21
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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
A few former area units on scene in Lake Zurich back in 2004
Former Libertyville FD Squad 2
Former Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD Ambulance 51
Former Buffalo Grove Seagrave engine
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Sep 14
Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 6 Comments
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Villa Park Engine #3, a 1968 Pirsch 1000/500. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
And from our files:
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
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Aug 24
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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
Going all the way back to 2020, these 7 E-ONE pumpers were delivered to Chicago during the early Covid era when the streets were empty.
Seven new E-ONE pumpers for Chicago in 2020. Larry Shapiro photo
Chicago FD Engine 127 – 2020 E-ONE Cylcone pumper. Larry Shapiro photo
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Aug 20
Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, fire engine for sale | 2 Comments
Found at govdeals.com:
2007 KME Predator rescue pumper
- Stock#: 17212
- 2007
- KME Fire Body
- Predator KME Chassis
- Custom
- Length: 33′
- Truck Height: 10′
- Wheelbase: 203″
- GVWR: 47,000
- Seating for 6; 3 SCBA seats
- Mileage: 82,612
- Engine Hours: 8,699
- Caterpillar C 9 400 HP Diesel Engine
- Engine Brake
- Allison EVS3000P Automatic Transmission
- Additional equipment not included with purchase unless otherwise listed.
- Interior Medical Cabinet
- Hale 2000 GPM Side-Mount Pump
- Pump Heat Pan
- 750 Gallon Polypropylene Tank
- 30 Gallon Foam Cell
- Driver’s Side Discharges: (1) 2 1/2″, (1) 2 1/2″
- Crosslays/Speedlays: Crosslays: (2) 1 3/4″
- Officer’s Side Discharge: (1) 3″, (1) 2 1/2″
- Rear Discharges: (1) 2 1/2″, (1) 2 1/2″
- Driver’s Side Suction: (1) 6″, (1) 2 1/2″
- Front Suction: (1) 6″
- Officer’s Side Suction: (1) 6″, (1) 2 1/2″
- Deck Gun Included
thanks Rob
Some in-service images of Buffalo Grove Engine 26 (218) from our files
Dan McInerney photo
Dan McInerney photo
Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26
Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26 with Quint 27
Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26
Buffalo Grove FD Engine 26
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Aug 19
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More from Larry Shapiro on the 2-11 Alarm high-rise fire in Chicago, 8-18-23:
Some apparatus shots from the scene
Chicago FD Tower Ladder 21
Chicago FD Engine 55
Chicago FD Ambulance 6
Chicago FD Squad 1
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Aug 19
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This from Larry Shapiro:
Here are some images from the 2-11 Hi-rise fire at 421 W Melrose in Chicago yesterday (8/18/23). I arrived as the 2-11 was requested.
aftermath of a high-rise fire in Chicago
scene of a high-rise fire in Chicago
Chicago FD Engine 78 on scene
Chicago FD Engine 78 on scene
Chicago FD press briefing at fire scene
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Aug 3
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This from Larry Shapiro:
As a follow up to Mike Summa’s submission for #TBT and the comments, here are before and after photos of the Libertyville mini-pumper.
Original Dodge/Hamerly mini-pumper. Larry Shapiro photo
Refurbed Ford/Hamerly mini pumper from the Libertyville FD. Larry Shapiro photo
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Jul 31
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Buffalo Grove police officers and firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of Dundee Road and Arlington Heights Road Monday evening (7/31/23) for a child on a bicycle that was trapped underneath a van. Once on scene the incident was upgraded to an entrapment response for additional personnel. Firefighters from Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights raised the van from the victim’s leg and removed the child who was conscious.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
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Jul 19
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Palatine firefighters were dispatched for a detached garage fire at 629 Hill Road in an unincorporated Cook County surrounded by Palatine. Multiple neighbors reported heavy fire and the homeowner couldn’t find her daughter or husband. Responding companies reported a large header and the incident was upgraded to a Code 4 working fire. Upon arrival, Engine 81 had a two-story house with an attached garage that was well-involved.
They stretched a 2-1/2 inch line and the next engine took a second line to the C-D corner that had heavy fire as well. Another line was stretched into the house as the fire had spread inside. The daughter was on the second floor and was unable to exit due to the heavy smoke. Firefighters brought her outside and found no other occupants inside.
The fire was contained within approximately 20 minutes with the house sustaining significant damage.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
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May 18
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Homer Twp FPD’s Truck 31, a 1995 Pierce Lance 0/0/100′. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
another shot from our files
Larry Shapiro photo
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