Posts Tagged vintage fire truck

Calumet City Fire Department history

Jul 9

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

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

Mike Summa photo

Tags: #TBT, Calumet City Fire Department history, Diamond T fire engine, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck

Oakbrook Terrace FPD history

Jun 18

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

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT

Oakbrook Terrace classic 85′ Pitman Snorkel on a conventional GMC chassis with a Pierce body

Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: #larryshapiro, #TBT, classic GMC Pitman Snorkel, Larry Shapiro, Oakbrook Terrace Fire Protection District, shapirophotography.net, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck, vintage Snorkel

Homer Township FPD history

Mar 26

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 5 Comments

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- Homer Twp. Tanker 817, a 1950’s IHC R/ ?. Sorry, no specs. Photo taken at the IHC plant in Melrose Park.

Mike Summa

Mike Summa photo

Tags: #TBT, fire truck with front-mounted pump, Homer Township FPD history, IHC R-Series fire truck, Mike Summa, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck

Thornton Fire Department history

Jul 11

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- The Thornton Fire Dept. once utilized this Ford C/Pierce as Truck 74, then Truck 747. I have no specs on the truck so anyone out there please feel free to inform us.

Thank you, Mike Summa

Vintage photo of a Ford C/Pierce Tele-Squrt

Mike Summa photo

Tags: #TBT, Mike Summa, Thornton Fire Department history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck, vintage Tele-Squrt

Sauk Village Fire Department history

Jul 4

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- Here is Sauk Village’s Snorkel #507, a 1980 Hendrikson/3-D 1250/0/65′.

Mike Summa

Sauk Village’s Snorkel #507, a 1980 Hendrikson/3-D 1250/0/65′.
Mike Summa photo

and from our archives:

Larry Shapiro photo

Bill Friedrich photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Tags: #larryshapiro, #TBT, 1980 Hendrickson Snorkel, Bill Friedrich, Larry Shapiro, Mike Summa, Sauk Village Fire Department, Sauk Village Fire Department history, shapirophotography.net, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck

Of interest … Emergency!

Apr 28

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This from Steve Redick:

This was a big deal. The newly restored Rescue 51 made a nationwide tour and stopped at the Chicago Fire Academy. Too bad they had the barrier tape but very cool to see back on May 6, 2000.

Steve

Restored LA County Squad 51 from the TV show Emergency!

Steve Redick photo

Tags: Emergency TV show, LA County Squad 51, Restored LA County Squad 51 from the TV show Emergency!, Steve Redick, vintage fire truck

Orland FPD history

Apr 25

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

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT – With the 50th Anniversary of the Orland Fire Protection District this year, here is a glimpse of their pre-district days. It is a tanker built on a 1940’s International chassis. If anyone knows more information, please feel free to inform.

Mike Summa

1940's era fire engine from the Orland Park Volunteer Fire Department

Tags: #TBT, 50th Anniversary of the Orland Fire Protection District, Mike Summa, Orland Fire Protection District history, Orland FPD history, Orland Park Volunteer Fire Department history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck

Crete Fire Department history

Nov 8

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

TBT-Crete Fire Dept.’s #702, a 1970’s IHC/Pierce ( unknown specs.) I found this interesting because it was not built on a Dodge chassis.

Mike Summa

Mike Summa photo

Tags: #TBT, Crete Fire Department history, Mike Summa, Pierce mini pumper, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage fire truck

Blue Island Fire Department History

Jul 5

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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Blue Island Engine 3, a 1952 American LaFrance 1000/300. I took this picture at Station 2 on Division St. where it was assigned from when the station was built till 1973.
Mike Summa