Posts Tagged Mike Summa

As seen around … Midlothian

Jul 2

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos | 1 Comment

This from Mike Summa:

I went to an Independence Day parade in Midlothian. I spotted a new chief’s buggy for Crestwood 2301. Right behind was Crestwood Truck 2314, a 2006 Pierce Dash 2000-400-105′. Great to be at a parade again.

Mike Summa

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Tags: Crestwood FD 2301, Crestwood FD Truck 2314, ire truck photos, Mike Summa

Midlothian Fire Department history

Jun 24

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 3 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Found this photo on Facebook from a family member of a retired Midlothian firefighter. Looks to be from the late 50’s.

Mike Summa

Tags: #TBT, classic Seagrave fire trucks, historic photo of the Midlothian Fire Department, Midlothian Fire Department history, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday

Garden Homes Fire Department history

Apr 29

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Garden Homes Engine 2503, then 2513, a 1973 Ford/Darley 750/750.

Mike Summa

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Tags: #TBT, Garden Homes Fire Department history, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage Darley fire truck, vintage Garden Homes FD fire engine

Brookfield Fire Department history

Apr 22

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From Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Brookfield Engine 3, a 1956 Seagrave 1000/300

Mike Summa

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Tags: #TBT, Brookfield Fire Department history, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage 1956 Seagrave fire engine

Alsip Fire Department news

Apr 18

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Department News, Historic fire apparatus | 1 Comment

This from Mike Summa:

In a recent edition of the Daily Southtown I found in the bid notice section the following from the Village of Alsip. A bid for a replacement ambulance and a bid for a mini-squad emergency vehicle. Looks like Alsip is returning to having a mini-squad run with their ambulance. It recalls the 1980’s and 90’s. Here are a couple of squads that started life in Alsip.

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Tags: Alsip FD seeking bids for mini-rescue squad, Alsip FD seeking bids for new ambulance, Alsip FD utility truck, Alsip Fire Department history, Mike Summa

Palos Fire Protection District history

Apr 15

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 1 Comment

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- Palos FPD Engine 6323, a 1985 Pierce Dash 1250/750.

Mike Summa

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And from our archives:

Bill Friedrich photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: #larryshapiro, #TBT, 1985 Pierce Dash pumper, Bill Friedrich, Larry Shapiro, larryshapiro.tumblr.com, larryshapiroblog.com, Mike Summa, Palos Fire Protection District history, Palos FPD Engine 6323, shapirophotography.net, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday

Oak Brook Fire Department history

Mar 25

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- Oak Brook Fire Dept. #916. Photo taken at a fire muster in Downers Grove in the early 1990’s. And that is all I know. If anyone can fill in the blanks, please do so.

Mike Summa