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Dixmoor Fire Department history

Nov 24

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, throwbackthursday | 2 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Dixmoor Fire Dept.’s Engine 2423, a 1993 IHC/Luverne 1500-500.  Shown delivered in then Dixmoor color white, then repainted at a later date.  Please enjoy and comment.  Happy Thanksgiving.
Mike Summa
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Chicago Heights fire Department history

Nov 17

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is a Chicago Heights engine.  It is a 900 series American LaFrance and that is all I know about it.  If anyone out there knows more, please feel free to supply the answers.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
#chicagoareafire.com; #MikeSumma; #FireTruck; #AmericanLaFrance; #TBT; #ChicagoHeightsFD;

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Chicago Ridge Fire Department history

Nov 10

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, throwbackthursday | 4 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Chicago Ridge Fire Dept.’s Engine 6533, was this 1988 Spartan/Emergency One 1500/500.
Mike Summa
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Grant Park FPD history

Nov 3

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | No Comments

This from Mike Summa for#TBT;

For #TBT -The Grant Park FPD’s Engine 115, a 2000 Alfco Eagle 1250-500.

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Tinley Park Fire Department history

Oct 27

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- This was the Tinley Park Fire Dept.’s Truck 291, an Emergency One.  I do not know any specs on this truck.  So, please feel free to comment.  Thank you.
Mike Summa
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And from our files:

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TINLEY PARK T291 – 1991 E-ONE Hurricane 95′ rear-mount platform aerial (sold to Lansing)

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Palos Fire Protection District history,

Oct 20

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, throwbackthursday | 15 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Palos FPD’s Truck 6304, a 1989 E-1 Hurricane 1500/200/100′.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
#chicagoareafire.com; #TBT; #MikeSumma; #FireTruck; #EONE; #PalosFPD; #EONEStrength

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And from our files:

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Garden Homes FPD history

Oct 13

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, throwbackthursday | 17 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is the Garden Homes FPD’s Engine 2533, a 2003 ALFCO Metro 1500/750.  One of two remaining ALFCO’s remaining in Mabas 22.  Enjoy and comment
Mike Summa
#chicagoareafire.com#MikeSumma; #TBT; #FireTruck; #GardenHomesFPD; #AmericanLaFrance;

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Vintage fire trucks … Pierce mini-pumpers

Oct 6

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

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
#chicagoareafire.com; #TBT; #Mikesumma; #Pierce; #mini-pumper; #MokenaFPD;

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Chicago Ridge Fire Department history

Sep 29

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 10 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is the Chicago Ridge Fire Dept.’s Engine 6523, a 1996 HME 1871/Luverne 1500/500.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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and from our files

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Palos Heights Fire Protection District history

Sep 22

Posted by Admin in Fire Service News | 4 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- Fire departments from Cal Park, to Blue Island to Palos Heights in MABAS 22 have had American LaFrance apparatus.  The Palos Heights FPD’s Engine 6403 is one of two remaining ALF products still in service.  This is the Heights’ 2004 Alfco Eagle/3D 1250/750. Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
#chicagoareafire.com; #TBT; #FireTruck; #AmericanLaFrance; #PalosHeightsFPD; #MikeSumma;

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