Archive for August 24th, 2023

Chicago Fire Department history

This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Going all the way back to 2020, these 7 E-ONE pumpers were delivered to Chicago during the early Covid era when the streets were empty.

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Seven new E-ONE pumpers for Chicago in 2020. Larry Shapiro photo

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Chicago FD Engine 127 – 2020 E-ONE Cylcone pumper. Larry Shapiro photo

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Summit Fire Department history

This from Mike Summa for #TBT:

This is the Summit Fire Dept.’s Engine 951, 1960/70’s Mack CF.  Please fill in the blanks if you know more.  Thanks.  The first picture is mine, the second, a group shot is from the Summit FD Facebook page.  Enjoy and comment.
Mike Summa
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Mike Summa photo

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House fire in Shorewood, IL – 9-23-23

This from Jim Skrabel:

My son Chris and I took in the Troy fire in the 300 block of Greenfield.  Here are a few photos we took. The fire was elevated to a full still alarm. Troy crews made a quick knock of the fire.
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Jim Skrabel photo

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Jim Skrabel photo

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Jim Skrabel photo

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Jim Skrabel photo

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Jim Skrabel photo

 
Earlier this evening, Troy Station 1 and Station 2 companies along with 2205 responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Greenfield Rd. 2205 arrived to heavy smoke and fire showing from the first floor. A full still alarm was requested, and the fire was under control within the hour. Troy was assisted on scene by companies from Minooka, Channahon, Plainfield, Joliet, Lockport, Romeoville, Wilmington, Manhattan, East Joliet, and Rockdale, along with the MABAS 15 rehab unit. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the MABAS 15 Fire Investigators.

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