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Chicago Fire Department history

Aug 17

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This from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

Wednesday I went out on the X-Chicago Fire Department Fire Boat Engine 41 which is now doing tours on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. Beautiful job on restoring it and keeping it maintained. The crew consists of Navy veterans who love to be out on the water. I have attached a link to their website which will give you a rundown on their story along with some pictures. These guys are doing a great thing, I would highly recommend booking a tour or boat ride. Its definitely a bang for your buck.

”CHICAGO FIREBOAT TOURS IS A VETERAN OWNED, CHICAGO TOUR BOAT COMPANY. WE CONDUCT HISTORICAL TOURS, SUNSET CRUISES AND PRIVATE EVENTS ON THE CHICAGO RIVER AND LAKE MICHIGAN. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE OTHER EXCURSION BOATS IN CHICAGO, OURS STANDS OUT IN THE FACT THAT YOU’RE RIDING ON AN ACTUAL PIECE OF CHICAGO HISTORY. OUR FLAGSHIP VESSEL IS THE FRED A. BUSSE, WHICH WAS AN ACTIVE FIREBOAT FOR THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM 1937 UNTIL 1981. READ MORE ABOUT THE BOAT ON OUR HISTORY PAGE.”

Chi-Town Fire Photos

Chi-Town Fire Photos

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Chicago Fire Department history

Jul 7

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This from Randy Gladstone:

I have found a c1882 photo of Engine 3 with Chicago Firemen all identified.

Chicago FD Engine Co 3 – 1882

Tags: Chicago FD Engine Co 3 - 1882, Chicago FD Engine Co 3 circa 1882, Chicago Fire Department history, historic photo of Chicago firefighters, historic photo of Chicago firemen

A request for information …

May 17

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Eugene asks:

Do you know what year Ambulance 6 of the Chicago fire department came into service?

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Chicago FD apparatus history

May 11

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos, Historic fire apparatus | 18 Comments

More photos from Steve Redick of past CFD apparatus

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

old Chicago fire house with pumper and ambulance

Steve Redick photo

Steve Redick photo

vintage Chicago fire trucks at fire station

Steve Redick photo

vintage Seagrave ladder truck in Chicago

Steve Redick photo

Hendrickson - E-ONE ladder truck in Chicago

Steve Redick photo

Tags: Chicago FD Engine 102, Chicago FD Engine 124, Chicago FD Engine 35, Chicago FD Engine 39, Chicago FD Engine 43, Chicago FD Truck 25, Chicago FD Truck 28, Chicago FD Truck 38, Chicago Fire Department history, Ford Pierce fire engine, Hendrickson E-ONE fire trucks in Chicago, Steve Redick, vintage fire trucks

Vintage Chicago FD

May 9

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This from Eric Haak:

For #TBT. I wanted to share these great color images taken in the Summer of 1963 of Truck 49 and Engine 126 outside of their quarters. No idea who the lucky young man is.

Vintage photo of Chicago FD H&L 49 circa 1950

photographer unknown

Vintage photo of Chicago FD Engine 126 circa 1950

photographer unknown

Tags: #TBT, 00, Chicago FD Engine 126, Chicago FD H&L 49, Chicago FD Truck 49, Chicago Fire Department history, throw back thursday, throwbackthursday, vintage Chicago fire trucks, vintage Pirsch tractor-trailer fire truck

Historic 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 2-22-89

May 8

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This from Steve Redick:

2-22-89, a 3-11 alarm at the Rose of Sharon Church. LODD of FF Kelvin Anderson from Engine 107. It was a busy night, cold temperatures and snow.

I was working on some of my old audio and thought I would share this.

Steve

Tags: 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago 2-22-89, audio recording of 3-11 alarm fire in Chicago, Chicago FD Firefighter Kelvin Anderson, Chicago Fire Department history, Chicago LODD history, historic radio traffic from Chicago

Vintage 4-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 1-17-92 (more)

May 2

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This from Steve Redick:

Here’s an interesting artifact. A list compiled of all the working fires during the West Town gas explosions, compiled by the FAO using a radio log as a template. I’m not sure who made it up or if it’s completely accurate but it’s a pretty cool document.