From atop a downtown high-rise, Dan McInerney submitted an interesting image showing Engine 2, the new fire boat, docked outside the marine headquarters. Behind Engine 2, Engine 58 is visible as is a small Coast Guard vessle leaving to go on patrol.
Chicago Engine 2 moored at their new quarters with the Chicago Marine Unit and the local Coast Guard unit. Dan McInerney photo
#1 by Mike on June 3, 2011 - 8:07 AM
Just curious, why is it that they live on the old boat? Are there no sleeping quarters on the new boat? I assume this isn’t a permanent arrangement…
#2 by Daniel C. Rode on May 30, 2011 - 6:51 AM
Is 6-8-8 also moored at the same location as Engine 2?
#3 by Dennis McGuire Jr on May 30, 2011 - 5:09 AM
Engine 58 doesn’t move they just live on it. There is 1 pilot, 2 engineers, 1 officer, and 1 fireman assigned per shift.
#4 by chris on May 29, 2011 - 9:44 PM
does that mean they need two marine pilots one for 58 and one for 2 or can they all move over.
#5 by Dennis McGuire Jr. on May 29, 2011 - 1:39 PM
It’s interesting in that the crew of Engine Co. 2 maintains residence on the old fireboat (Engine 58) and when they get a run, they get on Engine 2 and wait for a land company (Engine 98, 13, or 42) to board before they take in the run. 6-8-8 no longer has night quarters at Engine 13’s house, they use part of the police marine unit building shown in the picture.