This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Lansing Fire Dept.’s Engine 105, a 1971 Mack CF 1250/500. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa

Nov 21
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Lansing Fire Dept.’s Engine 105, a 1971 Mack CF 1250/500. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Tags: #TBT, 1971 Mack CF pumper, chicagoareafire.com, Lansing FD Engine 105, Lansing Fire Department history, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire engine
Oct 31
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Garden Homes FPD’s Engine 2503. a 1986 Chevy C-70/Darley 750-1000. Enjoy and comment.
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Tags: #TBT, chicagoareafire.com, Garden Homes Fire Protection District history, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire engine
Jul 18
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This is the Lowell Ind. Fire Dept.’s Engine 27A, a 1962 Chevy. And that is all the information I can find. If anyone knows please feel free to inform. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
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Tags: #TBT, chicagoareafire.com, classic fire truck, Lowell Fire Department history, Lowell Indiana Fire Department, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire engine
May 16
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Orland FPD’s Engine 6063, here lettered Engine 5 stationed on 143rd St. A 1987 Spartan Gladiator/1988 Darley 1500/750. Enjoy and comment.
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Tags: #TBT, chicagoareafire.com, Darley fire engine, Orland Fire Protection District history, Orland FPD Engine 6063, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire engine
May 9
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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
Chevrolet / Darley pumper – Countryside FPD District 1
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Mar 22
Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, Reader submission | 2 Comments
Hello,
I was curious if someone on your blog may have photos of the International Loadstar 1800/Pierce fire engine and Travel-All ambulance that were used by the fire brigade at the International Harvester Agricultural Engineering Center in Hinsdale (Burr Ride) in the late 70s. An IH retiree provided the attached photo but looking for additional photos if they may be out there.
Thanks!
Steve Ford
photographer unknown
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Mar 21
Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 8 Comments
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was Orland FPD’s Engine 6023, a 1980’s ALF Century(unknown specs). This photo shows the then factory added 4 door enclosure that was popular at the time. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
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Tags: #TBT, American LaFrance Century Series engine, chicagoareafire.com, classic fire engine, Mike Summa, Orland Fire Protection District history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire engine
This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Monee FPD’s Engine #111(later 583), a 1979 Ford F/FMC 750/500. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
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Tags: #TBT, chicagoareafire.com, FMC fire engine, Ford F750 fire engine, Mike Summa, Monee Fire Protection District history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire engine
Feb 8
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Palos Heights FPD’s Engine 6413, a 1970’s American LaFrance. Replaced by the 1996 Pierce Lance previously shown. Sorry, no year or specs. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
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Tags: #TBT, American LaFrance Century Series fire engine, chicagoareafire.com, Mike Summa, Palos Heights Fire Protection District history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire engine
Nov 16
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-This was the Monee FPD’s Engine 562, a 1969 Ford C/John Bean 750/500. Enjoy and comment.Mike Summa
Mike Summa photo
Tags: #TBT, chicagoareafire.com, Mike Summa, Monee Fire Protection District history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire engine, vintage fire truck, vintage John Bean fire engine
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