Letter from The President

Dear Friends,

“LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU GET A PLACE”

I have heard this from many people for nine years now when asked for their support, donations and assistance. Well, we have had a place for eight years at St. Gabes, and I do appreciate all the help that has made us successful there. We have outgrown St. Gabes.

But now we are moving on. We have a new place so now all that said “when you get a place” should be very excited to lend a hand. We are fixing up old Engine 123 at 52nd and Western for our use. The city has turned over the building to us with a long term arrangement.

The total square feet of the fire house is similar to our use at St. Gabes. But here of course we can display some apparatus as well! And we can easily change out rigs for display with our storage being so close!

WE NEED HELP TO WORK, please contact me at 773-276-2679 or Dean Dalaly at 847-553-6750 if you can spend a few hours; days, evenings or weekends. Please wait till we invite the public if you just want to rubber neck. There is a lot to do but we are working hard to get up and operating ASAP. THIS TIME EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Drywall, electrical, masonry, plumbing, windows, carpentry, fences, lighting, if you can do it, we can use it. All of our workers are volunteers so expect the same pay with the same gratitude and the same feeling of satisfaction!

Please remember to check the museum’s website regularly for updates.

“WE GOT A PLACE, HOW ABOUT THAT PROMISE TO HELP” Call us!

Phil Little 773-276-2679
Dean Dalaly 847-553-6750

Thanks to all that help and support the Fire Museum .

Phil Little