Glen Ellyn Fire Department history … new home for former Glen Ellyn fire engines

This message comes from Danny Nelms:

After doing a bit of research online, I found something interesting to share.

The two Spartan/3D fire engines operated by the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Department were sold at different times and both ended up in service in Kentucky, just 15 miles apart. They were assigned to Manchester, KY and Lockards Creek, KY, both located in Clay County, Kentucky.

Later on, both rigs were sold again—this time to fire departments in Oklahoma, within 10 miles of each other. It's not uncommon for them to respond to calls together.

The Lockards Creek engine was eventually transferred to Hitchita, OK in 2018, while the Manchester unit made its way to Paradise Point, OK this year.

1994 Spartan Silent Knight - 3D fire engine formerly owned by the Glen Ellyn FD in Illinois

Paradise Point, OK – From Facebook

1994 Spartan Silent Knight - 3D fire engine formerly owned by the Glen Ellyn FD in Illinois

From Facebook

1994 Spartan Silent Knight - 3D fire engines formerly owned by the Glen Ellyn FD in Illinois

From Facebook

1994 Spartan Silent Knight - 3D fire engine formerly owned by the Glen Ellyn FD in Illinois

Greg Stapleton photo

1994 Spartan Silent Knight - 3D fire engine formerly owned by the Glen Ellyn FD in Illinois

Greg Stapleton photo

1994 Spartan Silent Knight - 3D fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

1994 Spartan Silent Knight - 3D fire engine

Larry Shapiro photo

It's fascinating to see how these old fire trucks continue to serve in new communities, often far from where they first started. If you have any stories about these or similar fire apparatus, feel free to share them below!

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