Posts Tagged Chicago Crimson aerial

As seen around … Chicago

Jun 18

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos | Comments off

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.

Here’s a new photo for Engine 16’s house that needs to be updated.

Also housed there are:

Ambulance 35

5-1-1

5-1-1A

5-1-11

4-4-12

Field Division South is also located there.

New house for Chicago Engine 16. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

On the site, Truck 51’s photo of their new truck is their previous truck. Shop# E-336 was initially given to Truck 51, but it went back to Crimson and when it returned it was given to Truck 62 (which is correct on the site).

Here is a photo of the current Truck 51 which is now using Shop# E-341. It is a 2010 Spartan/Crimson 103′ RM

Chicago Truck 51 has been assigned they 2010 Spartan Gladiator Classic/Crimson 103′ rear mount aerial with Shop ID#E-341. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Tags: Chicago Crimson aerial, Chicago FD Engine 16's house, Chicago FD Truck 51, Chicago firehouse, Dennis McGuire Jr., new design for Chicago fire station

Chicago working fire on S. Princeton, 12-21-13 (more)

Dec 22

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Scene photos | Comments off

This from Josh Boyajian about yesterday’s fire on S. Princeton:

Here are my pictures from yesterday at the fire on Princeton. Thanks…Josh

Josh Boyajian photo

Josh Boyajian photo

Tags: Chicago Crimson aerial, Chicago FD Engine 84, Chicago FD Truck 51, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firefighters at scene of apartment fire, Chicago SpartanERV aerial at fire scene, Crimson aerial at fire scene, fire scene photos, firemen rescue dog from fire, Josh Boyajian

Chicago working fire on S. Princeton, 12-21-13

Dec 22

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Scene photos | 1 Comment

This from Eric Haak:

Here are some shots from yesterday’s working fire on the 5600 block of South Princeton. I got there as the aerial was being raised and, although the 17th battalion reported that he had a fire, I did not see any signs of one when I was walking up. Appeared to be a one room fire on the second floor and as I got to the front of the building, it was mostly out. They held the roof but I believe they did take out the sky light. One nice side note is that a small puppy was rescued by companies who made entry and returned it to a very grateful young girl. Engine 84 had a hydrant, Engine 47 had a line stretched but not charged, and Engine 50 responded as well. I believe one of these companies were returning from fuel at 65th & State which was the reason for the third engine.

Eric Haak photo

Eric Haak photo

Tags: Chicago Crimson aerial, Chicago FD Engine 84, Chicago FD Truck 51, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago firefighters at scene of apartment fire, Chicago SpartanERV aerial at fire scene, Crimson aerial at fire scene, Eric Haak, fire scene photos, firemen rescue dog from fire, girl carries dog rescued by firemen

Chicago assigns Crimson to Truck 28

Dec 13

Posted by Admin in Fire Department News, Fire Truck photos, Reader submission | Comments off

This from Josh Boyajian:

Caught Truck 28’s new rig down at the Academy Today!

Spartan ERV Crimson aerial ladder for the Chicago Fire Department Truck 28

Chicago Truck 28. Josh Boyajian photo

Tags: Chicago Crimson aerial, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Truck 28, Josh Boyajian, new Spartan ERV aerial in service in Chicago

CFD images updated on the site

Nov 3

Posted by bgshap in Fire Truck photos, Reader submission, updated listing | Comments off

Matt Schumann has submitted several images of CFD apparatus that was in need of updating on the web site:

Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief 18

Chicago Fire Department Engine 123 Spartan Crimson

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More new aerials for Chicago

Jul 10

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News, New Delivery | 66 Comments

Martin Nowak found three new aerials at the SpartanERV site for the Chicago Fire Department, HERE, HERE, and HERE.

City of Chicago Fire Department, IL (211070-01)

Completion or Delivery Date: 2012-06-15

Series: Aerial

Model: 103′ Rearmount Ladder

Chassis: Spartan Gladiator

Dealer:Equipment Management Company (EMC)

Specifications: 103′ Rear Mount Platform, Tandem Axle, Aluminum Body

Chicago Fire Department SpartanERV aerial

SpartanERV photo

Chicago Fire Department, IL (211100-01)

Completion or Delivery Date: 2012-06-15

Series: Aerial

Model: 103′ Rearmount Ladder

Chassis: Spartan Gladiator

Dealer: Equipment Management Company (EMC)

Specifications: Aluminum Body, Roll-Up Doors

SpartanERV photo

City of Chicago Fire Department, IL (211102-01)

Completion or Delivery Date: 2012-06-15

Series: Aerial

Model: 103′ Rearmount Ladder

Chassis: Spartan Gladiator

Dealer: Equipment Management Company (EMC)

Specifications: 103′ RearMount Platform, Aluminum Body, Roll-Up Doors

Chicago Fire Department SpartanAR aerial

SpartanERV photo

Tags: Chicago Crimson aerial, Chicago SpartanERV aerial, Martin Nowak, Spartan Gladiator Classic

CFD website updates

May 25

Posted by bgshap in updated listing | Comments off

There have been several long overdue updates made to CFD houses on the website:

a new image of Battalion 2
a new image of Battalion 3
a new image of Battalion 18
Truck 56‘s new unit
Truck 13‘s new unit
Ambulance 58 has been added
Engine 109’s new house has been added
Battalion 4 and 2-2-1 have been moved to Engine 18’s house

thanks to all that have provided images and information that helps to keep the site accurate

Tags: Chicago Ambulance 58, Chicago Battalion 18, Chicago Battalion 2, Chicago Battalion 3, Chicago Crimson aerial, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Spartan ERV aerial, Chicago Truck 13, Chicago Truck 56, Crimson aerial ladder

Crimson aerials for Chicago in production

Feb 18

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, Fire Service News | 1 Comment

A visit to the Crimson Aerial facility in Ephrata, PA two weeks ago found three units in various stages of the production process. One was going to be shipped to the company’s facility in South Dakota for the mounting of the body, another was a few days behind the first, and the third chassis had not yet had the aerial mounted. By now they should all be in South Dakota.

One of Chicago's aerials at the Crimson facility in Ephrata, PA with the aerial mounted is ready to travel to South Dakota for the body installation.

The rear view shows the completed aerial assembly.

The frame rails extend beyond the torque box to accommodate the body.

Directly behind the cab is the front set of stabilizer jacks.

The rear jacks are beneath the turntable.

Two sections of a ladder for another truck have been assembled in the shop.

Closeup of the mid-section tip prior to the addition of the fly-section.

The torque box is being mounted to this chassis as the ladder is completed elsewhere in the plant.

Tags: Chicago Crimson aerial, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Fire Department Crimson aerials, Crimson aerial ladder, Crimson aerial ladder in production

CFD Crimson aerials update

Feb 15

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | 6 Comments

Bill Friedrich submitted the following comprehensive list of the new aerials in service in Chicago:

New trucks as follows:

Truck 9 E-337
Truck 13 E-342
Truck 31 E-338
Truck 42 E-343
Truck 50 E-344
Truck 51 E-341
Truck 56 E-339
Truck 59 E-340
Truck 61 E-345
Truck 62 E-336

All 2010 Spartan Gladiator – Crimson 103′ ladders

Chicago Fire Department Truck 62 Spartan Gladiator Crimson

Tags: Bill Friedrich, Chicago Crimson aerial, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Fire Department Crimson aerials, Chicago Truck 31, Chicago Truck 42, Chicago Truck 51, Chicago Truck 61, Chicago Truck 62, Chicago Truck 9, Crimson aerial ladder, Spartan Gladiator Classic

Chicago Still Alarm 57th and Normal

Dec 2

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News | 7 Comments

Chicago Still Alarm fire 57th and Normal

The 2-1/2 story frame at 57th and Normal after the fire had been knocked down. Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick took in a fire on Thursday morning and had the following to say about it:

One of the benefits of working the goofy hours I do is being on the street at off-peak times. On the way in last night I was able to make a quick stop at this working still…2-1/2 story frame, vacant, and well involved upon CFD arrival. An exposure problem with exposure two and they were setting up the Snorkel. I arrived in pretty good time but they had already given it a good whack. Squad 5 was positioned in the vacant lot, but from I could tell was not used as a master stream. They had just gotten off the roof, but it was nice to see truck 51’s new Crimson at work. I noticed Truck 18 was running with a lettered spare..but it was a Pierce in really good shape..kind’a surprising. I only had a coupl’a minutes so I had to shoot and run….