Prospect Heights Fire Department history

Bill Friedrich recently added the image below to his collection and asked Drew Smith for help in determining its age.

Drew provided the following historical insight:

I’ve confirmed that this photo was taken in 1963.

Here are a few additional notes based on the image: - When the station was originally built, a neon "FIRE DEPARTMENT" sign was installed above the overhead door. Later, this was replaced with red letters reading "PROSPECT HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT." The photo shows the newer signage, which indicates it’s from a later period. Also, the paint store to the left of the station is visible, and this location was occupied until the new Walgreens opened. I have other photos showing the same red PHFD lettering with a different business in that spot. Additionally, when the station was first constructed, there was no curb between the road and the apron—just a gravel transition. - Below you can find details about three pieces of equipment used by the department at the time.

Year	Type	Signature(s)	Make/Mfr.	Pump GPM	Tank	Other
1947	Pumper	#3 173	Ford/Darley	750	500	Purchased new
1948	Car	#4 174	Ford			“Pie wagon”
1957	Car	?	Ford			Red & white wagon used by fire chief

- The station wagon was used by the fire chief and would have been associated with the first two chiefs. There have only been four chiefs in the history of the Prospect Heights Fire Department: - Fran Foor (1944–1962): Served as president of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association in 1954 - William Andrew (1962–1969) - Donald Gould, Sr. (1969–1988) - Donald Gould, Jr. (1988–present) - Based on the license plates shown in the photo, I believe this was taken in 1963. According to the Illinois vehicle registration plate history, 1963 plates were dark green with gold lettering, and that's how they appear in the image. - The red and white 1957 Ford was replaced in 1966 by a Chevrolet Impala station wagon. - Between 1964 and 1968, the department acquired three new vehicles:

Year	Type	Signature(s)	Make/Mfr.	Pump GPM	Tank	Other
1964	Squad	#5 175 Squad 9 909	Chevy			Utility body truck, Breathing air cascade, Generator
1966	Pumper	#2 172 Engine 9R	Ford/Darley	750	1000	Twin high-pressure booster reels
1968	Tanker	#6 174 Tanker 9	Ford/Darley	750	1500

- The 1947 Ford Darley pumper remained in service until the 1970s. In 1973, the department purchased a new Dodge station wagon for the chief, along with a Ward LaFrance pumper and its first ambulance built on a Dodge van. I’ve attached a few photos for reference:

• This appears to be the 1957 Ford when it was new. The red license plate with white letters is consistent with the 1957 design.

• This is the 1948 Ford “pie wagon,” a nickname used by longtime members of the department. It has since been restored by someone in the northwest suburbs, though no contact information is available.

**Drew Smith** Deputy Chief Prospect Heights Fire Protection District 10 East Camp McDonald Road Prospect Heights, IL 60070

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