Archive for December 25th, 2017

Chicago Fire Department history

This from Steve Redick:

Here’s a neat little treat for Christmas day. The original Snorkel, after years of hard use fell into disrepair and was almost lost. Figgie International bought it and spent a fortune restoring it. The photos were taken in of July 1988 at Engine 1’s house, the original place (water tower 4 as it was originally known) went in service. I was lucky enough to attend the grand unveiling and got these now classic images. If you look closely the boom says Snorkel 1 but the doors say Snorkel Squad 3. My dad was captain of SS3 and rode this very rig. Enjoy the history and appreciate the effort they put into saving this one of a kind rig.

Steve

Chicago's original Snorkel restored

Steve Redick photo

Chicago's original Snorkel restored

Steve Redick photo

Chicago's original Snorkel restored

Steve Redick photo

Chicago's original Snorkel restored

Steve Redick photo

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2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 12-25-17

This from Eric Haak:

A quick moving fire in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood awoke residents just before 6:30 Christmas morning. The fire at 104th Place and State Street quickly consumed the attic and second floor of the 2-story frame apartment building. Upon his arrival, the chief of the 22nd battalion reported that he had heavy fire on the second floor and requested a still and box. Companies were met with two frozen hydrants along State Street and had to work to secure a water source which prompted the 2-11. The building was occupied and all residents did escape the fire. The B-side exposure was heavily damaged as well.

house engulfed in fire

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firefighters battle early morning house fire

Eric Haak photo

Chicago FD Engine 93

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firefighters battle early morning house fire

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Chicago FD Squad 5A

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Chicago FD Tower Ladder 34

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