Posts Tagged #TBT

Crete Township FPD history

Aug 10

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT;

For TBT-This is the Crete Township FPD’s Tanker #156, a 1988 Ford C800/Walker 0-2000. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Robbins Fire Department history

Aug 3

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Robbins Fire Dept.’s Squad 2915, a Ford F/? Please fill in the blanks if you know anything about this.

Enjoy and comment

Mike Summa

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Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department history (more)

Jul 27

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Holbrook Vol. Fire Dept.’s Engine #354, an early 1960’s Ford/Firefighter 500/750. I found this truck sitting in a parking lot in Tinley Park. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Elk Grove Township FPD history

Jul 20

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was Elk Grove Township #343, an early or mid 60’s Ford F series rescue truck. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Oak Forest Fire Department history

Jul 13

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This is a picture of the Oak Forest Fire Dept. in the early 1990’s. From left to right, a McCoy Miller Amb, Hendrickson/Darley Engine, GMC/E-One Rescue and FWD/Pierce 85′ Snorkel. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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As seen in … Midlothian

Jul 6

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 1 Comment

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-I spotted this at the Midlothian July 4th parade. It is a 1960’s Mack C open cab painted black, labeled CFD. At the rear are benches where the hose bed should be. Please feel free to fill in the blanks. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa

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Glen Ellyn Fire Department history (more)

Jun 29

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Glen Ellyn Fire Dept.’s Hook & Ladder #8, a 1948 Pirsch Quad/Eng. Comment and Enjoy

Mike Summa

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Park Forest Fire Department history

Jun 22

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-This was the Park Forest Fire Dept.’s Engine 51, a 1970’s/1980’s GMC/FMC commercial. And that is all I know about this rig. Anyone with more information please fill in the blanks. Enjoy and comment.

Mike Summa