This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT
Came across this photo from a CFD 3-11 at 5730-36 N. Western Avenue, 7-18-80
Larry Shapiro photo
Posts Tagged Chicago FD SS1
This from Bill Schreiber:
photos are from a visit to Jackson, MN back in April of 2013
Bill Schreiber photo
Bill Schreiber photo
This from Fred McCahey:
Has anyone done a special on helmets, particularly the ones with “eagles” on them?In a photo I previously submitted to FireScenes.net, I noticed LT Sutherland had an “Eagle” holding the Lt SS-1 shield in place (posted July 4th 2014). It was rather large and is not seen frequently on current helmets. In fact they seem to be shrinking. Although, in an Erik Haak photo (posted to FireScenes.net 7/7/14) a Truck 41 member has the flattened out Eagle.I am not sure of the lingo, but I’m hoping someone has info on these rather massive looking holders.
Down memory lane … CFD
Jul 26
This from Martin Nowak:
Thanks to Squad546 for allowing me to post these pictures, so that we can see the units that served the Chicago Fire Department/or still serving.
Deluge Wagon 676 – 1975 Chevrolet/Eastman. (Rechassis 2013) Squad 546 photo
Former 911 – Old light wagon that was formerly housed at Engine 13’s quarters & is now long gone. Squad 546 photo
Former 916 – Another old light wagon that is no longer in-service. Squad 546 photo
Former 637 – 1980 GMC/E-One. Squad 546 photo
X-Squad 1 – 1996 HME/Saulsbury. Being used in Chicago Fire TV Show. Squad 546 photo
Former Squad 5A spare rig-1979 Ford/Seagrave/Pierce. Squad 546 photo
Former Snorkel Squad 1-1971 Mack MB, Cabrini in the background. Squad 546 photo
Also the City of Chicago has some fire hoses on auction http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/chicago,il/list/current?orgid=20549
CFD History … SS1/Squad 5
May 20
This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.:
A friend of mine sent me this photo of what remains of the Hendrickson/Pierce squad of Chicago as of this year.He said it was up north in Minnesota somewherewhat a shame it couldn’t have been saved.
The remains of SS1, later assigned to Squad 5. radioman911.com photo
A few images from when the Snorkel was assigned to SS1 and Snorkel 4.
Hendrickson/Piece/Snorkel after some refurb as assigned to Snorkel 4. Larry Shapiro photo
SS1, with 1A seen behind it at a fire scene. Larry Shapiro photo
