The new Chicago Fire Academy was dedicated in May 1961, and in view of its many outstanding and unique facilities, promptly nicknamed "The West Point of the Fire Department." The Snorkel pictured in front of it was conceived by Chicago’s Fire Commissioner, Robert J. Quinn, and Chicago was the first Read More →
1873 (sic) Imperial Grove 100′ D 1973 Imperial Grove 100 fr. aerial ladder. In service at Owings Mills, Maryland. The unit was procured through donations by local industry. Published by Roberts Co., Inc. P.O. Box 77, Wayland, Mass Number: 148334 Number: JG-130 via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/sYShFp
Read More →1969 International-American 750 gal. per min. pumper, operated by the Carol Manor Vol. Fire Dept. of Adamstown, Maryland. For safety purposes, firefighters ride in the full crew cab. Published by Roberts Co., Inc. P.O. Box 77, Wayland, Mass Number: 148338 Number: JG-134 via Flickr http://flic.kr/p/tVHZB2
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