This from Bill Friedrich on the one-of-a-kind 135′ Hendrickson/Pierce/Morita ladder in Chicago
Here is a shot of Truck 2’s old house at 540 W. Washington Blvd. Truck 2 was scheduled to get the new Hendrickson/Pierce/Morita that did not fit. I am also attaching photos of (EF-197), the 1974 Hendrickson – Pierce – Morita Aerial Lift (Pierce # 8276-C). You have a good view of the aerial itself as well as the ground ladder storage. I am also sending a parade photo showing where the ff’s rode on the back step.When they realized the height of the ladder would not fit the doors, they exchanged rigs with Truck 1 (EF-192), a 1972 Alfco 1000 Series Ladder Chief.I am trying to locate a shot of the company showing Hook & Ladder 2.Bill
![Chicago Fire Department Truck 1 Morita Ladder](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/EF-197_TRUCK_1__1974_HENDRICKSONPIERCE_-_MORITA_135__BF_PHOTO.jpg)
Chicago Truck 1 (EF-197), a 1974 Hendrickson 1871/Pierce/Morita 135’Ladder. BIll Friedrich photo
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Chicago Truck 1 (EF-197), a 1974 Hendrickson 1871/Pierce/Morita Ladder. BIll Friedrich photo
![Chicago Fire Department fire house for Truck 2](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/TRUCK_2S_STATION_540_W_Washington_Blvd__BF_photo.jpg)
Truck 2’s house at 540 W. Washington Boulevard. Bill Friedrich photo