The fire building at 1851 on Lawndale after companies knocked the fire down. Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian followed a header this afternoon in the city and came upon companies working a Still & Box at 1851 Lawndale. Josh reports that Engine 38 and Truck 48 were the still alarm companies followed in by Engine 109 and Truck 32. On arrival, Truck 38 took sector 1 while Engine 38 lead out down the block. Squad 1 had the American LaFrance spare piece (X-Engine 23).
Engine 38 and Truck 48 are both on Lawndale in front of the fire building. Josh Boyajian photo
Josh sent in a few shots from the scene.
Chicago Engine 38 was the still engine to the fire at 1851 Lawndale. Josh Boyajian photo
Squad 1 had the American LaFrance converted engine as their second piece. Josh Boyajian photo
#1 by Dennis McGuire Jr. on July 16, 2011 - 9:15 PM
The City of Chicago has no new orders or contracts for any new tower ladders, engines, ambulances, chief vehicles, NOTHING, NONE, ZERO. The city purchase plan everyone is talking about is just a wish list for the department. The specs for the new squads are still being drawn up and that’s only within the fire department. They would still have to go to the department of Fleet and the department of Procurement.
#2 by Josh on July 16, 2011 - 10:27 AM
the city is purchasing new squads toward the end of this year, in the 2011 city purchase plan, there is a spot for new squads and ambulances
#3 by Jeff on July 16, 2011 - 9:39 AM
The spare Squad is a nice vehicle, but maybe its time to start thinking about purchasing new squads?
Hey Dennis!!!