An overdue post of images from Gordon J. Nord, Jr. from the day after at the 3-11 Alarm fire on the corner of 63rd and Halsted a couple weeks back. The previous post is HERE which will link in reverse oder to all of the articles with photos and videos.
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
This from Steve Redick:
It took me 3 days to process all the images but it was well worth the effort. The first image is a nice aerial view of the fire building. Initial reports were of volume of fire in the basement. I believe an interior attack was attempted but conditions were such it was abandoned in short order. The fire had quickly spread throughout the entire building. Some significant exposure problems as well. They called for the hi ex foam rig but the fire was way to advanced by the time it arrived. Basically an outside attack with 2 TL, 2 Snorkels, deluge rig, hand lines, and the north side hose wagon 612 was utilized as well. Also got a shot of the new battery rig 6-3-9. Did some experimenting with some black and white images and was very pleased with the results. The photos are in chronological order and coupled with my video give a good idea of the progression of the fire.Steve
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
More images can be viewed at www.ksc711.smugmug.com
Images from Larry Shapiro of the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on Wednesday night.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
A gallery with many more images is at shapirophotography.net
Jul 8
More on the remounting of the CFD small turret wagons:
This from Tyler Tobolt:
Photo of 6-7-6 and 6-7-3. Also at the Location where 4-5-5 was.
CFD 6-7-3 and 6-7-6 with the turrets removed. Tyler Tobolt photo
Paramedic Field Chief 4-5-5. Tyler Tobolt photo
Jun 17
This from Eric Haak:
I continue to drive past the fabrication shops hoping to catch a glimpse of the newly mounted deluge units. When I drove past on Saturday, 6-7-3 was now parked next to the building. It does appear to have had its canons partially removed. It also appears that this will be used to complete the second deluge unit that was reported on earlier.
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-3 at the city fabrication shops June 16, 2013. Eric Haak photo
Previous posts can be accessed HERE.
May 18
This from Eric Haak: Just an update on what I spotted at the fabrication shops this weekend.
The plot thickens at the fabrication shops. I drove past during my regular Saturday rounds and now there are 2 new Ford F-350’s outside. One was parked in the front and one in the rear. To address some of the comments that were on the last update, someone had posted a comment about this location only doing lights. I don’t know if that is true or not but, I included a picture of the sign out front which states that they do complete custom fabrication at this location. I also got a better shot of the unit which shows that it is 6-7-6. It does not have anything wrapped around the turret any longer. I wanted to get a better picture of the turret but couldn’t get close enough without actually going on the company’s property, which I did not want to do.
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6. Eric Haak photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 parked at the fab shop. Eric Haak photo
One of two CFD chassis at the fab shop. Eric Haak photo
The second of two new chassis. Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
May 6
This from Erik Haak:
This is an update to Dennis McGuire’s post from April 20th. The vehicle that Dennis had photographed is no longer parked outside the building and now this was parked behind the fabrication shops when I drove past Sunday afternoon. I don’t know which turret wagon this is, but its location behind the shops would seem to further the idea that the new rig will be some sort of deluge unit.
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 parked at the City of Chicago Fabrication Shops. Erik Haak photo
Saving the most impressive of the CFD turret wagons for the last, this article includes images from Jack Connors that show all sides and closeups of 6-7-3, otherwise known as Big John when it was new.
View of the rear and driver’s side in front of Engine 8’s house. Jack Connors photo
Overhead shot from the second floor. Jack Connors photo
Closeup of the hydraulic controls. Jack Connors photo
Hose inlets. Jack Connors photo
View from the rear. Jack Connors photo
The two guns as seen from the rear. Jack Connors photo
Hydraulic lift cylinder. Jack Connors photo
On-board pump. Jack Connors photo
On-board generator. Jack Connors photo
Another view of the two massive turrets. Jack Connors photo
Additional master streams could be deployed off the front bumper. Jack Connors photo
Impressive front end with chevron striping on the bumper. Jack Connors photo
The previous article in this series (pt 18) is HERE and an earlier post featuring Big John is HERE.
Another installment on the history of turret wagons in the Chicago Fire Department from Jack Connors. Images depict Big Mo as it was on two different chassis. It was assigned as 6-7-2 originally on a 1953 International 6×6 chassis which was painted black over red. This unit carried shop #G-248. It was later remounted onto 1957 GMC 6×6 chassis in the blue and white colors of the Civil Defense carrying shop #G-157 .
Images from Jack’s collection are featured from Ken Little and George Brown in addition to Jack’s own photos.
Big Mo seen here working at a 5-11 Alarm fire with specials in June of 1969 at 14th and Indiana. George Brown photo
Big Mo 6-7-2 was built by the CFD shops on a 1953 International 6×6 chassis. George Brown photo
BIg Mo 6-7-2 at Engine 13’s house. George Brown photo
The first version of Big Mo at 66th & State. George Brown photo
Big Mo in the fire prevention week parade in October of 1970. Jack Connor photo
Chicago FD Turret Wagon 6-7-2, known as Big Mo at Engine 42’s house. George Brown photo
Unknown date and location with the second Big Mo at a fire scene. Ken Little photo
Another installment on the history of turret wagons in the Chicago Fire Department from Jack Connors. Images depict the 1976 Mack MB turret wagon that was assigned as 6-7-5 and 6-7-1.
Lettered for 6-7-1 at a Chicago FD Muster and Flea Market. Jack Connort photo
Photographed in May of 1986 by Engine 42’s house on Illinois Avenue as 6-7-1. Jack Connors photo
Another photo from July of 1977 as 6-7-5 sits on Illinois Avenue across from Engine 42’s house. Jack Connor photo
Photographed in July of 1977 at a community event held near 56th & Kedzie, Talman Federal Bank. Jack Connors
The previous post was HERE.
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