The third installment in this series takes a closer look at the departments within Division 2 that have transitioned their fire apparatus to red over the years. These changes often reflect shifts in department identity, branding, or even practical considerations like visibility and durability.
One such department is the Bartlett & Countryside Fire Protection District, which once operated a fleet of bright yellow engines. This included two Hendrickson-Howe engines, one Ford-Howe, one Ford-Grumman, two Seagrave units, and a Chevy-Super Vac squad. The color scheme was eventually changed to black over red in 1986, marking a significant shift in their visual identity. One notable engine from this era was Engine 612, delivered in 1973 by Howe. It featured a small top-mount pump console for a 1,000-GPM pump, carried 800 gallons of water, and was built on an International chassis with a Hendrickson 1871S cab. This unit is now part of the Larry Shapiro collection.
Another department that underwent a similar transformation was the Hanover Park & Ontarioville Fire Protection District. Before switching to black over red in 2001, they had a fleet of white-over-lime-green units. Their fleet included three Hendrickson-Howe engines, similar to those in Bartlett, as well as a Hendrickson-American-LTI truck, a Spartan-EONE squad, a Spartan-EONE engine, and an EONE Cyclone engine. These vehicles were all painted in the original white/green color scheme. One standout piece from this era was a 1977 American Fire Apparatus unit equipped with a 100' LTI rear-mount aerial, built on a Hendrickson chassis with an 1871S cab. This vehicle is also part of the Larry Shapiro collection.
These historical changes not only tell the story of each department’s evolution but also offer a glimpse into the design and aesthetic trends of the fire service over time. If you're interested in learning more about earlier posts in this series, you can check them out [here](#) and [here](#).
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