This from Eric Haak:
I thought I would share these vintage images from a 3-11 alarm on May 14, 2000. The fire was at 71st and Wabash and the images were scanned from original negatives that I own. The images were taken by a Sun-Times photographer but I do not have a name. They were in very poor shape and I had to spend a lot of time editing out the scratches, however you can see that I did not get to all of them yet. I’m sure there are some faces that many will identify, including a slightly younger Father Mulcrone.
Eric Haak collection
Eric Haak collection
Eric Haak collection
Eric Haak collection
Eric Haak collection
Eric Haak collection
Eric Haak collection
Eric Haak collection
Eric Haak collection
Eric Haak collection
Eric Haak collection
Eric Haak collection
#1 by Eric Haak on January 4, 2017 - 4:30 PM
I looked up a little more information on this incident which was on a weekend like mike mc had guessed. Came in around 5:30 on a Sunday afternoon. A 51-year old woman survived a jump from the third floor. 3 FF’s treated for smoke inhalation and exhaustion and 1 transported with an injured leg. It was a very warm day for mid-May with a high temperature at O’Hare of 86.
#2 by mike mc on January 4, 2017 - 3:38 PM
The Seagrave that Truck 20 was using must have been near the end of it’s service. 20 years old? Impressive use of ground ladders. I am assuming that ladder rescues were made. Must have been a weekend, Joyce in a civilian shirt. Thanks for posting.
#3 by David on January 4, 2017 - 12:20 PM
The classic gear looks great, thanks for sharing these pics, I wouldn’t believe it’s almost 17 yrs ago now.
#4 by max o on January 3, 2017 - 9:07 PM
Hey it’s James Joyce in the bottom photo.
#5 by max o on January 3, 2017 - 9:04 PM
Nice work, what finally made CFD switch from the 3/4 Boots to the Bunker Gear?
#6 by Wayne on January 3, 2017 - 6:48 PM
These are awesome. Your work was worth it, and I’m sure many appreciate these!