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Matteson Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Matteson Fire Dept.’s Engine #4, a 1970’s ish Seagrave.  Sorry, no stats on this.  Please feel free to inform us if you know.  So, enjoy and comment.
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Vintage fire trucks … Pierce mini-pumpers

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT – The 1970’s were popular for Dodge/Pierce mini-pumpers.  Here are three from the south suburbs:
Mokena FPD’s 1518, a 1975 Dodge/Pierce 300/250
Matteson FD’s #7, a 1975 Dodge/Pierce 300/300
Glenwood FD’s 401, a 1976 Dodge 4×4/Marion 400/250
Enjoy and comment
Mike Summa
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Matteson Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Matteson Fire Dept.’s Engine 6, a 1973 Seagrave 1250/500
Mike Summa
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Matteson Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Here is a photo of Matteson Engine 3, a 1957 ALF 1000 gpm open cab pumper.  It was the first post war purchase for this department. It was retired in 1991.  Next to it is Engine 6, a 1973 Seagrave 1250/500.  This picture not mine, but found on Matteson Fire Dept. website.
Mike Summa
Matteson Fire Department history

Matteson FD Engine 3, a 1957 ALF 1000 gpm open cab pumper and Engine 6, a 1973 Seagrave 1250/500. Matteson FD photo

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MABAS Division 27 Snorkel history

This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

Mabas Division 27 departments operated a few Snorkels over the years. The South Chicago Heights rig is the X- Louisville Kentucky Truck Co.2.

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classic Chicago Heights FD 85' Snorkel

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75' Snorkel fire truck

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Ward LaFrance H-Ranger Snorkel

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vintage 85' Snorkel from Matteson IL

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classic FWD 55' Snorkel from the Steger FD

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