Posts Tagged Chicago fire boat the Victor L. Schlaeger

Chicago Fire Department history

Oct 19

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This from Steve Redick:

August 1986. This was a big deal at the time. I remember when we had all 3 boats in service, 37, 41, 58. 41 was the only one that had a land based firehouse at the time … now gone. We snuck in there one night after it closed and the place was trashed. A great spot for a boat to be quartered, right near all the big industrial stuff at Throop st

Tags: Chicago fire boat the Victor L. Schlaeger, Chicago Fire Department history, Vintage news clipping about the Chicago Fire Department

As seen around … Chicago

Aug 27

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Images from Tim Olk aboard Chicago Engine 2 the Christopher Wheatley during the air and water show.

aboard the Chicago fire boat The Christopher Wheatley Engine 2

Tim Olk photo

the Chicago fire boat The Christopher Wheatley Engine 2

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

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Chicago Fire Boat History

Nov 13

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While on a visit to the Door County Maritime Museum, Drew Smith found a photo hanging on the wall depicting the Victor Schlaeger and the Joseph Medill side by side in dry dock. Drew took photos of the photo … and submitted them for all to see. While he was there, he met an older gentleman that worked on building both of the boats.

The Chicago Fire Boat Victor Schlaeger in dry dock - Door County Maritime Museum

This photo from the Door County Maritime Museum shows the Chicago Fire Boat Victor Schlaeger in dry dock. In the background is the Joseph Medill. Image from the Door County Maritime Museum.

The Chicago Fire Boats Victor Schlaeger and Joseph Medill in dry dock - Door County Maritime Museum

This photo from the Door County Maritime Museum shows both the Chicago Fire Boats Victor Schlaeger and Joseph Medill in dry dock. Image from the Door County Maritime Museum.

The Chicago Fire Boats Victor Schlaeger and Joseph Medill - Door County Maritime Museum

The placard describes the origin of the photo. From the Door County Maritime Museum

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Chicago Fire Boats – some history

Apr 21

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Fire Department News | 2 Comments

Dan McInerney found several links which offer images and information about the current and past Chicago fire boats.

Here are some websites that have some info on CFD’s former boat fleet.

Pictures of current/former boats:

http://www.youngstownfire.com/forums/index.php/topic,2046.0.html

Info and location of the Joseph Medill:

http://www.waymarking.com/wm/search.aspx?f=1&lat=45.7452466&lon=-87.0645801&t=3&id=escanaba+mi&kw=fireboat%20medill&st=2

The Medill can be seen on Google Maps Street View at the corner of 1st Ave and 6th street in Escanba, MI. (682 1st Avenue North, Escanaba, MI)

And the Fred Busse:

http://www.ridethefireboat.com/fredbusse.html

The Medill can be seen on Google Maps Street View at the corner of 1st Ave and 6th street in Escanba, MI. (682 1st Avenue North, Escanaba, MI) Joseph Medill