Archive for April 23rd, 2020

Fire service news – Coronavirus COVID-19 (more)

Excerpts from ABC7Chicago.com:

A funeral was held Wednesday for Edward Singleton, the second Chicago firefighter to die from coronavirus complications. He passed away April 14 at age 55 and leaves behind a wife and two adult children.

While a traditional funeral service is not possible during these times, immediate family was allowed inside the funeral home while friends and fellow firefighters remained in their parked vehicles outside. A live stream allowed loved ones to join in mourning. Following the service, a procession accompanied Singleton’s hearse to Mt. Hope Cemetery.

As of today, 130 Chicago firefighters have been diagnosed with COVID-19. 

Both Chicago Fire Department deaths were declared in the line-of-duty, so their families could access additional benefits.

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New tower ladder for Buffalo Grove (more)

Production at E-ONE has begun on the new tower ladder for Buffalo Grove so #142765

E-ONE fire truck so 142765

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E-ONE fire truck so 142765

E-ONE photo

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Flossmoor Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

For TBT-Still owned by the department is this 1946 Mack 75 750/?.  With a 5-man 4-door cab. Enjoy.
Mike Summa
Flossmoor Fire Department history

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Flossmoor Fire Department history

Mike Summa photo

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Gary Fire Department history

This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

The Gary Fire Department operated this 1909 Seagrave horse drawn ladder truck. It was one of only two horse-drawn apparatus operated by the GFD. This apparatus carried Seagrave serial #3758. It ran as Truck Company #1 until 1916
 
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Gary Fire Department 1909 Seagrave horse drawn ladder truck

Wayne Stuart collection

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