Archive for February 16th, 2013

New Franklin Park engine goes to work

This from Josh Boyajian

The first of Franklin Park’s new engines is in service. I caught Engine 1 with their new rig at a working fire on 2-14-13. I arrived well after the fire was out, but here is a picture of their new engine 1 that is in Full Service.

new fire engine for Franklin Park

Franklin Park’s new Engine in service as Engine 1. 2013 Spartan/Marion, one of two new units going into service. Josh Boyajian photo

This from Donald Tessler

Here are some pictures from Franklin Park’s fire Wednesday morning. Their new engine pumping. Photos taken by Donald Tessler

Franklin Park Fire Department Engine 1

Donald Tessler photo

Franklin Park Fire Department Engine 1

Donald Tessler photo

Franklin Park Fire Department Engine 1

Donald Tessler photo

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Chicago FD Turret Wagon history (pt6)

More history on the Chicago FD turret wagons – image submissions from Steve Redick … including a great shot of Big John inside Engine 42’s house.

 

Chicago Fire Department turret wagon 6-7-3

Chicago Fire Department turret wagon 6-7-3. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Fire Department turret wagon 6-7-3

Chicago Fire Department turret wagon 6-7-3. Steve Redick photo

 

Steve also found this image of Big John

 

Chicago Fire Department Big John

Chicago Fire Department Big John 6-7-3. Tim Vermande photo

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