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Bell Ringing for Captain Herbie Johnson

Nov 2

Posted by Admin in Fire Truck photos | 2 Comments

This from Dylan Konchan:

Hi I went to the Herbert T. Johnson Bell Ringing & Memorial Dedication Ceremony this morning at Engine 123’s house and got pictures of rigs that were there.

List: E49 E50 E65 E88 E116 T33 T52 S5 5-1-1 A88 BC16 BC17 BC19 4-6-8 5-1-5 4-4-12.

Dylan Konchan photo

From the Chicago Tribune:

Chicago Fire Department officials and family of Fire Capt. Herbert “Herbie” Johnson were among those who memorialized him on the anniversary of his death Saturday.

Johnson died after suffering severe burns fighting an extra-alarm fire at a home in the 2300 block of West 50th Place on Nov. 2, 2012.

Johnson’s wife, Susan Johnson, received a memorial bronze fire helmet from his colleagues at the firehouse where he was stationed, Engine 123, Tower Ladder 39, 2217 W. 51st Street, where Johnson’s brother, Firefighter Teddy Johnson, still works.

As part of the ceremony, which included a firebell ringing in Capt. Johnson’s honor, a memorial was unveiled that includes a bronze fire helmet, a photo of Johnson and a plaque commemorating Johnson in honor of his work in New York City following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

thanks Dan

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A visit to CFD Engine 16

Aug 4

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This from Dan Shevlin:

Recently attended a retirement party at Field Division South @ Engine 16’s quarters. I was able to get some shots of the apparatus floor . Thanks Dan Shevlin

Chicago Fire Department Engine 16's house

Dan Shevlin photo

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CFD relocates 5-1-1A to Engine 16

Sep 21

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History | 5 Comments

Chicago Fire Department Administrative Order A-13-12

Tags: CFD moves 5-1-1A from Engine 60 to Engine 16, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Fire Department relocates Haz Mat Unit, Chicago Haz Mat 5-1-1, Chicago Hazardous Incident Team 5-1-1 moves from Engine 22 to Engine 16, Chicago HIT 5-1-1

CFD relocates Haz Mat 5-1-1

Sep 20

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Fire Department News | 6 Comments

Chicago Fire Department Administrative Order A-15-12 relocation of Haz Mat Unit

Chicago Fire Department Haz Mat Unit District Boundaries

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Chciago Level 1 Haz Mat 1-10-11

Jan 10

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Fire Department News, Fire Service News, Reader submission | Comments off

There was a Level 1 Haz Mat at 204 N. Artesian (Artesian and Lake) today as well. People’s Gas was digging and struck a 4-inch medium-pressure gas line almost directly underneath the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Green Line running down Lake Street. Engine 26, Truck 7, Battalion 12, Squad 2, and 5-1-1 (Hazardous Incident Team) made the run. Engine 26 led out a 2.5″ as a precaution, and Battalion 12 had the CTA shut down the ‘EL’ as People’s Gas made a quick shut down of the leaking section of pipe.

Dan McInerney submitted the following images.

Chicago Level 1 Haz Mat January 10, 2011

This is an overview of the scene showing representatives from CFD, CPD, CTA and People's Gas. The CTA shutdown lasted approximately 15 minutes. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Level 1 Haz Mat January 10, 2011 Chicago Battalion 12

Battalion 12 was the chief due on the Still Alarm for the gas leak today at 204 N. Artesian. Dan McInerney photo

The company from Engine 26 stands by with a dry 2.5" line as a safety precaution. Dan McInerney photo

Haz Mat unit 5-1-1 and Squad 2 (5-5-2) sit side-by-side under the elevated tracks on Lake Street. 5-1-1 is one of two 2003 American LaFrance Eagle/Rescue Master squads. Squad 2 is one of three 2000 HME/Central States squad units. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Level 1 Haz Mat January 10, 2011 Chicago Engine 26

Engine 26 (D-615) is a one-of-a-kind 2003 Spartan Gladiator/Crimson engine. One of the unique elements of this unit is the red paint on the headlight bezels which is normally chromed. Dan McInerney photo

This is one of the CTA EMergency Response Units. They run with red lights and sirens to any event city-wide that disrupts CTA service. Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Level 1 Haz Mat January 10, 2011 Truck 7

Chicago Truck 7, a 2002, Pierce Dash, 100' rear mount, medium duty aerial, is staged on Lake Street at the Level 1 Haz Mat incident today. Dan McInerney photo

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