This from Danny Nelms for #TBT:
Found a small Stack of the Old Chicago Fire Fighter magazine. Here is an apparatus profile in the autumn 1967 issue profiling all the new “usual” vehicles joining the department.
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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1914 American La France Type 14-6 Chemical and Ladder apparatus. It carried ALF Serial #738. It had a 50 gallon chemical tank and a large assortment of ground ladders plus truck tools. It ran as Truck Co. No. 1 until 1927 when it was replaced by a Magirus 85′ rear mount aerial.from the collection of wayne stuart
from the collection of wayne stuart
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
I sent for and received this brochure from Pierce in 1982. Based on 1982 standards these were current and modern. By looking at them you can see how technology has evolved.Mike Summa
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Jul 23
This from Wayne Stuar for #TBT:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1950 American La France pumper Serial #L-4034. It had a 1000-GPM pump and a 300-gallon tank. It also carried a 40Ft. and a 38 Ft. ladder as well as a 24 Ft. and a 12 Ft roof ladder. It ran as Engine Company No. 7 in Miller for many years.wayne stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This is a picture of Calumet City Engine 2, a Diamond T/Darley of unknown age. Sorry, no specs. Still in service as picture was taken at Blue Island FD 100th anniversary in 1979. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
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Jun 18
This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT
Oakbrook Terrace classic 85′ Pitman Snorkel on a conventional GMC chassis with a Pierce body
Larry Shapiro photo
Jun 17
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- An Ahrens Fox of a unknown age doing what it does best. Does the green light mean it represents a Chicago Fire Truck? I do not know. Please respond. Photo taken in Blue Island at a fire truck/auto show in the early 1990’s.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT- Tinley Park Eng. 203, a 1973 Hendrickson/Darley 1000/500. Rehabbed in 1988 as shown.Mike Summa
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Crete Fire Dept.’s E708, a 1982 Hendrickson/FMC 1500/750.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
and one more shot from the archives of Larry Shapiro
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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department operated this 19?? Ford/Intercoastal pumper. It had a 500-GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank.wayne stuart
Wayne Stuart photo
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