Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo 1974 Hendrickson 1871S/Pierce Suburban engine with a 1,500-GPM pump and 500 gallons of water. Larry Shapiro photo This 1000 Series American LaFrance engine was built in 1971 with a 1,250-GPM pump and 500 gallons of water. Larry Shapiro photo Elmhurst Truck 1 was previously a 1978 Mack CF/Pirsch that was refurbished in 1992 by RPI. The 100′ rear-mount aerial had a 250-GPM PTO pump with 150 gallons of water. Larry Shapiro photo Elmhurst Truck 2 used to have this 1981 Pirsch aerial ladder that was also refurbished by RPI in 1992. Larry Shapiro photo "Car Side Step""truck side step""Side Step Bars" Guangzhou Dongsui Auto Accessories Co., Ltd. , https://www.dongsuiautoparts.com
Elmhurst added to the site
The Elmhurst Fire Department, part of MABAS Division 12, has recently been added to the site. The photos were submitted by Dennis McGuire, Jr., offering a great visual update on the department's current fleet and history. Elmhurst has undergone some significant changes in recent years, including a new color scheme—switching from their long-standing white with school bus yellow and green striping to a more traditional white and red. They've also transitioned from E-ONE to Pierce apparatus, marking a fresh chapter for the department.
Currently, EMS units are staffed by contract personnel, while fire suppression units are manned by career firefighters. This setup ensures that both emergency response and medical care are handled efficiently and professionally.
Below are several images of the department’s current vehicles:
Historically, Elmhurst operated with a variety of apparatus, including American LaFrance, Pierce, Mack, and Darley engines. Their former aerials were both 100-foot rear-mount ladders from Pirsch.
Here are some vintage photos of past equipment:
Car side pedal
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