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The color of fire trucks (part 10) Division 10
In this latest chapter of *The Color of Fire Trucks* series, we’re diving into some fascinating details about the equipment used by departments within MABAS Division 10. Clarendon Hills, for instance, has long been known for its strikingly unique firefighting vehicles, including a 1986 Pierce TeleSqurt mounted on a Mack CF chassis. Engine 349 was equipped with a powerful 1,500-GPM pump and carried 500 gallons of water—a true testament to the department's dedication to efficiency and safety. This particular rig was captured in a photograph by Larry Shapiro, offering us a glimpse into the past.
The color scheme of Clarendon Hills' apparatus stands out even more—white over a vibrant yellow. Currently, their fleet consists of four units adhering to this bold aesthetic.
Shifting gears slightly, let’s talk about the Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District. They’ve recently transitioned to a modern look, with their newest addition being a solid red engine. This marks a significant change from their previous lineup, which prominently featured lime green rigs for many years. One of their earlier acquisitions, a 1990 E-ONE Hurricane engine, remains iconic with its 1,500-GPM pump and 1,000-gallon water capacity. It served as Engine 371 and was another Larry Shapiro capture.
Further down the line, we find the Riverside Fire Department, whose history includes a diverse range of apparatus. Back in 1978, they introduced a Ford C-8000/Seagrave combination with a 1,250-GPM pump and a 750-gallon water tank. Known as Engine 306, it was a green machine through and through. Interestingly, Riverside also acquired a lime green Chevy/E-ONE light rescue, similar to those seen in neighboring Forest View. Forest View itself once operated a small E-ONE DOT-spec rescue squad, Squad 816, built on a GMC chassis in 1980. These units provided crucial support but stood out as the sole non-red vehicles in their respective fleets.
Another noteworthy department is Hinsdale, where black and yellow have historically dominated their apparatus palette. Up until 2008, nearly every piece of equipment followed this color scheme, except for their 2008 Spartan/Rosenbauer/Metz tower ladder. Even today, most of their fleet retains these classic colors, giving their operations a timeless feel.
Westmont Fire Department also embraced diversity in its fleet, featuring a single white and lime green engine built by FTI in 1978. Constructed on a Pemfab chassis with a distinctive “wedge†cab, this rig stood apart from the rest.
Meanwhile, Willow Springs took innovation to new heights with their 2001 acquisition of an E-ONE Cyclone II tower ladder painted entirely black. Tower 600 boasted a 1,500-GPM pump and 300 gallons of water. Rumor has it that a local developer commissioned this unconventional unit for the fire department under specific conditions—one being the dark paint job.
Argonne National Laboratory’s Fire Department crafted its own specialized brush truck using a 1975 International Harvester pickup. Equipped with a 70-GPM pump and a 250-gallon water tank, Brush 75 played a critical role in protecting the laboratory grounds. Interestingly, this was the only non-red vehicle in their arsenal.
Finally, let’s not forget Western Springs, whose history reflects multiple shifts in color schemes. Early models, such as a 1981 Pierce Arrow engine, were all-white with blue and gold accents. Today, however, their apparatus proudly displays a red-and-white design. These stories underscore how firefighting vehicles serve not just as tools but as markers of identity and evolution for each department.