Archive for November 10th, 2012

CFD Captain Herbie Johnson Funeral part 4

Nov 10

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Images and video from the funeral of Chicago Fire Department Captain Herbie Johnson.

Funeral for Chicago Fire Department Captain Herbie Johnson

Larry Shapiro photo

A gallery with more images can be viewed HERE.

Previous posts can be found HERE and HERE.

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CFD Captain Herbie Johnson Funeral part 3

Nov 10

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A few more images from Tim Olk that he took Thursday at the funeral services for Chicago Captain Herbie Johnson.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at CFD Captain Herbie Johnson's funeral

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks with fire department officials after prior to paying respects for CFD Captain Herbie Johnson. Tim Olk photo

cast of Chicago Fire pays their respect to Chicago Captain Herbie Johnson

The reel firefighters portraying real firefighters arrive at the church to honor CFD Captain Herbie Johnson. Tim Olk photo

young boys honor CFD Captain Herbie Johnson

Two young boys, the children of a CFD firefighter show their respect for fallen CFD Captain Herbie Johnson. Tim Olk photo

Tim has a full gallery of images HERE.

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High angle rescue in Deerfield – (part 2)

Nov 10

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More images from yesterday’s high angle rescue in Deerfield.

window washer rescued in Deerfield 11-9-12

Pat Dinsmore photo

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West Chicago FPD is added to the site

Nov 10

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The West Chicago Fire Protection District in western Dupage County has been added to the site. The district operates four stations with a combination of full-time, paid-on-call, and contract personnel. They have a Pierce fleet with the exception of a reserve tower ladder and two airport units at the Dupage County Airport.