Apparatus lined up for display outside the Quinn Fire Academy. Bill Friedrich photo Command Van 2-7-1, a 2007 Ford F-650/Road Rescue (G-559) was on display at the muster. Bill Friedrich photo This 1977 Century Series American LaFrance engine (1,500/500), owned by John Carter, is from X-Loudonville. Bill Friedrich photo Owned by Gary Jensen, this 1961 FWD (750/750) engine from the Sauk Fire District in Wisconsin was on display. Bill Friedrich photo Hillside brought Engine 402, a 2001 American LaFrance Eagle/3D (1,500/750). Bill Friedrich photo X-Hillside Engine 405, a 1975 American LaFrance Century Series (1,500/750), which is now privately owned, was also at the muster. Bill Friedrich photo Both Hillside engines sat side by side, showing the different generations of American LaFrance engines. Bill Friedrich photo This Ahrens Fox from the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago was center stage. Bill Friedrich photo High Speed PET Injection Blow Molding Machine plastic injection molding machine,injection molding equipment,high speed injection blowing machine Sentis Equipment Co.,Ltd , https://www.spemachine.com
CFD Swap Meet and Muster (update)
More images from the Fire Buffs of Illinois and 5-11 Club muster at the Quinn Fire Academy on June 16th. This event brought together fire apparatus enthusiasts from across the region, showcasing a wide array of historic and modern fire equipment.
Not shown in photos but also on display were the replica of LA County Squad 51 and a Chicago Ridge engine. These events are not only about seeing the machines but also about connecting with fellow fire enthusiasts and preserving the legacy of firefighting history.