Archive for July 25th, 2019

Bridgeview Fire Department news

Excerpts from the ChicagoSunTimes.com:

A man was arrested after allegedly stealing a Bridgeview Fire Department SUV Thursday and driving it from the southwest suburb to the Loop. The man, who is from Chicago and may be homeless, took the unoccupied fire department command vehicle while it was idling in front of the fire house at 7350 W. 100th Place.

The suspect was able to get past the vehicle’s security measures and drive off before anyone could follow him. Authorities first noticed the vehicle was missing at 11:05 a.m. Police in neighboring Burbank spotted the vehicle near 87th and Harlem Avenue.

The man drove the SUV through Chicago before he was ultimately stopped about 1 p.m. on Lake Shore Drive near Monroe Street. A Chicago police helicopter was used to track the vehicle. The SUV was not damaged during the pursuit, but officers had to break a window to get the man out and take him into custody.

thanks Dennis

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New dive rescue unit for Chicago (more)

Photos of the New dive rescue unit for Chicago

Chicago FD Scuba Team unit

Chicago FD Scuba Team unit

Chicago FD Scuba Team unit

 

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Tinley Park Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT- A very old picture of Tinley Park Engine 206, a 1962 or 63 Dodge/Darley 1000/500.  
Mike Summa
1962 Dodge fire engine

Mike Summa photo

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Mabas Division 24 Snorkel history

This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

Mabas Division 24 at one time or another over the years had the following Snorkels in service, the only one I do not have a photo of is Tinley Park. If anyone has a shot of it feel free to add it in. The Gary rig is the X-South Holland.

wayne stuart collection and photos

historic Snorkel fire truck

Wayne Stuart collection

historic Snorkel fire truck

Wayne Stuart collection

historic Snorkel fire truck

Wayne Stuart collection

historic Snorkel fire truck

Wayne Stuart collection

historic Snorkel fire truck

Wayne Stuart collection

historic Snorkel fire truck

Wayne Stuart collection

historic Snorkel fire truck

Wayne Stuart collection

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