Archive for October 30th, 2017
Cancer in the Fire Service
Oct 30
This from Eric Haak:
Here are six images of the well documented fire at the International Harvester Works at 26th and Rockwell back in the early 1970s. Included is a nice image of Big John working with the county courthouse in the background. I also thought it was an interesting image showing them cooling off the buildings from the radient heat. In the image that shows Engine 18 in front of the building, it is hard to see but a firefighter is holding a small child in his arms and the kid is wearing a firefighters costume. That kid probably still remembers being there even though he looks like he couldn’t been more than 5 at the time. Enjoy!
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
February 17, 1974 5-11 and 2 Specials 26th & Rockwell. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown
More information on the new squad for Rolling Meadows
From fireapparatusmagazine.com:
Apparatus Manufacturer:
Maintainer Custom BodiesApparatus Type:
Rescue
Cab/Chassis Make/Model:
Ford F550 Supercab 4×4 chassis
Engine Make, Model and Horsepower:
6.7L Ford Power Stroke diesel 330 HP
Rescue Body Length:
12′
Rescue Type:
Walk-around
Other Features:
• 12′ Responder rescue body • All-aluminum construction • Roll out & adjustable trays • Telescoping scene lights
New unit for Rolling Meadows Squad 15. from Fire Apparatus Magazine
thanks Ron
