Archive for July 26th, 2013

Down memory lane …. Cicero

This from Bill Friedrich:

I am sharing some old Cicero photos from my collection. I did have the opportunity to photograph the 700 series American LaFrance when it was nearing the end of its career.

Bill

 

Cicero Fire Department history

Cicero Engine 1, an Ahrens Fox. Bill Friedrich collection

Cicero Fire Department history

Cicero Engine 6. Bill Friedrich collection

Cicero Fire Department history

Cicero engine with personnel. Bill Friedrich collection

Cicero Fire Department history

Early group shot of Cicero apparatus. Bill Friedrich collection

Cicero Fire Department history

Cicero Truck 2, 700 Series American LaFrance TDA. Bill Friedrich collection

Cicero Fire Department history

Cicero Truck 1, an American LaFrance TDA. Bill Friedrich collection

Cicero Fire Department history

Cicero Engine 3. Bill Friedrich collection

Cicero Fire Department history

Hawthorne station. Bill Friedrich collection

Cicero Fire Department history

Morton Park station. Bill Friedrich collection

Cicero Fire Department history

Cicero Station 1. Bill Friedrich collection

Cicero Fire Department history

Cicero Station 2. Bill Friedrich collection

Cicero Fire Department history

Cicero Truck 2. Bill Friedrich collection

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Chicago Still Alarm fire 7-25-13

This from Eric Haak:

I was fairly close to this incident so I decided to take it in.  This is at least the second fire this month at this abandoned industrial building which is a block from Engine 125’s quarters.  This building has a row of old transom windows that open up along the length of the roof for ventilation which is where the fire was located this time.  When I arrived there were small flames burning across the length of the peak of this transom section.  The fire was knocked fairly quickly but companies stayed on scene for over an hour working to overhaul this entire section of the roof.  I am not sure but I believe the spare engine is Engine 68.  I believe Engine 125 was further in the complex and could not be seen from the street.

 

Chicago firefighters working

Eric Haak photo

Chicago firefighters working

Eric Haak photo

Chicago firefighters working

Eric Haak photo

Chicago firefighters working

Eric Haak photo

Chicago firefighters working

Eric Haak photo

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Down memory lane … CFD

This from Martin Nowak:

Thanks to Squad546 for allowing me to post these pictures, so that we can see the units that served the Chicago Fire Department/or still serving.

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Deluge Wagon 676 – 1975 Chevrolet/Eastman. (Rechassis 2013) Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Former 911 – Old light wagon that was formerly housed at Engine 13’s quarters & is now long gone. Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Former 916 – Another old light wagon that is no longer in-service. Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Former 637 – 1980 GMC/E-One. Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

X-Squad 1 – 1996 HME/Saulsbury. Being used in Chicago Fire TV Show. Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Former Squad 5A spare rig-1979 Ford/Seagrave/Pierce. Squad 546 photo

Chicago FIre Department apparatus history

Former Snorkel Squad 1-1971 Mack MB, Cabrini in the background. Squad 546 photo

Also the City of Chicago has some fire hoses on auction http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/chicago,il/list/current?orgid=20549

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