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Of interest … Peter Pirsch & Sons history

Jan 23

Posted by Admin in Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday, vintage fire trucks | 7 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT – More apparatus brochures from the 70’s-80’s.  Enjoy and comment.
#chicagoareafire.com; #history; #Pirsch; #PeterPirsch; #FireTruck; #brochure; #vintage;

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Villa Park Fire Department history

May 20

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

This from Danny Nelms:

Posted by Earl Willis  on Facebook

Department find this weekend pump testing, not sure of year but is all intact including bell, they thought it maybe an ex Chicago truck, might be for sale in near future they want it out of their way, was drove in and parked where it is many years ago
 
Originally Villa Park Engine 962 a 1971 Pirsch 1000/500 #2970 taken 4/6/1991. John Tulipano photo.
 
Now in Belk, AL.
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Villa Park Fire Department history

Sep 14

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 6 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Villa Park Engine #3, a 1968 Pirsch 1000/500.   Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
#chicagoareafire.com; #FireTruck; #TBT; #VillaParkFD; #vintage; #classicfireengine; #Pirsch; #MikeSumma;

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And from our files:

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Larry Shapiro photo

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Villa Park Fire Department history

Jun 1

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 6 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-The Villa Park Fire Dept.’s Engine 1(961).  A 1957 Pirsch 750/500.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
#chicagoareafire.com; #TBT; #MikeSumma; #FireTruck; #VillaParkFD; #antique; #Pirsch;

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