Posts Tagged Chicago Tower Ladder 34

Down memory lane … CFD

Aug 11

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Fire Truck photos | 19 Comments

This from Martin Nowak:

More CFD apparatus photos from Squad546 –

Former Engine 42 – 1982 Ford/E-One

Former Engine 82 – 1995 Spartan/Luverne

Former Engine 82 – 2004 Spartan/Crimson

Former Flying Squad 2 – 1971 Mack MB

Former Truck 24 – 1969 Seagrave

Tower Ladder 34 – 1988 Federal/E-One 95′

CFD Engine 42 – 1982 Ford/E-One. Squad546 photo

CFD Engine 82 with a 1995 Spartan/Luverne. Squad546 photo

Chicago Engine 82 with a 2004 Spartan/Crimson. Squad546 photo

CFD Flying Squad 2 with a 1971 Mack MB. Squad546 photo

Chicago Truck 24 with a 1969 Seagrave 100′ rear-mount. Squad546 photo

CFD Tower Ladder 34 with a 1988 Federal/E-One 95′. Squad546 photo

Tags: Chicago Crimson engine, Chicago Engine 42, Chicago Engine 82, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Flying Squad 2, Chicago Seagrave aerial, Chicago Tower Ladder 34, Chicago Truck 24, Federal Motors fire truck chassis, Ford E-ONE fire engines, historic fire truck pictures, Luverne Fire Apparatus, Mack MB600 chassis, photos by Squad546, pictures of old Chicago fire trucks, Seagrave aerial ladder truck

CFD Tower Ladder 34 update

May 10

Posted by Admin in Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos | 41 Comments

This from Dylan Konchan:

I got a picture of Tower Ladder 34’s new lights all LED’s except the beacons on top that are red

Tower Ladder 34.

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 4-29-13 (pt 2)

May 2

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Fire Service Photos, Firefighters working | 5 Comments

This from Dennis Walus:

On Monday April 29th 2013, The Chicago Fire Department Englewood Fire Alarm Office dispatched a still alarm for a reported car wash on fire. Engine 47 arrived on the scene and reported a 125X250 1-story bow-string truss roof commercial building with fire throughout. A Still & Box alarm was requested by the orders of Engine 47. Upon arrival of the 18th Battalion, the fire was ordered defensive due to the truss roof and heavy fire conditions; a 2-11 alarm was ordered by the 18th battalion. Tower Ladder 34, Tower Ladder 37 & Squad 5A were setup for tower operations. After still encountering heavy fire in the building a 3-11 alarm was requested by the orders of 2-1-11 (Asst Deputy Fire Commissioner). Companies operated in defensive mode for aprox. 2 hours before the alarm was struck out by 2-1-5. (Deputy Fire Commissioner) Full Still Alarm companies; Engines 47/60, Tower Ladder 37, Truck 15, Squad 5, Command Van 2-7-4, and both the 17th &18th battalions. Box Alarm companies; Engines 63/45, Truck 51, plus the 21st & 23rd battalions. 2-11 Alarm companies; Engines 54/72/84, Truck 16, Tower Ladder 34, Engine 28 with Light Wagon 5, the 15th & 20th battalions, and 6-4-4. 3-11 Alarm companies; Engines 39/123/116/50/49 & 5-7-1.

Photos By Dennis Walus © 2013

Dennis Walus photo

The rest of the photos can be seen at: http://www.detroitfiregroundimages.com/Fire-Scenes/Chicago-3-11-Alarm-68th/29196148_Sm6qv2#!i=2487621822&k=SH3S63H

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Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 4-29-13

Apr 29

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Service Photos | 1 Comment

This from the Chicago Tribune:

Chicago firefighters battled a smoky extra-alarm fire in a large abandoned one-story factory building in the Park Manor neighborhood this afternoon.

The 3-11 alarm fire was declared under control at 1:15 p.m., said Chicago Fire Department Chief Kevin MacGregor.

Crews were called to the building at 6800 South Cottage Grove Avenue about 12:14 p.m. A 3-11 alarm was called at the abandoned 200-foot-by-200-foot one-story building about 12:40 p.m.

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Tags: 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, CFD Media, Chicago Engine 129, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Snorkel works at commercial fire, Chicago Squad 5, Chicago Tower Ladder 34, heavy smoke at warehouse fire

Chicago Still & Box Alarm 4-10-13

Apr 10

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos | 6 Comments

This from Dan Shevlin:

Still & Box Alarm 7921 S Essex

Still Time : Approx 0630

Boxed by the 23rd Battalion

Battalion 23 reported heavy fire on the 3rd floor of a red X building. No interior attack initially. Multiple handlines in point of vantage spots in sector 2 & 3. Squad 5 set up in the rear and Tower Ladder 39 set up in front after some good smoke was coming from the 3rd floor . After awhile an interior attack began.

thanks Dan Shevlin

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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire 3-15-13

Mar 15

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service Photos, Fire Truck photos, Firefighters working | 2 Comments

This from Erik Haak:

At 1631hrs on Friday afternoon, the Englewood Fire Alarm Office dispatched a working fire response to 1650 W. 75th Place. At 1634hrs, Truck 50 confirmed a working fire in a 50×100 1-story ordinary commercial structure. Truck 50 reported a possible truss roof and almost immediately called for the Still & Box. Battalion 20 set up defensive operations with Engine 129 operating in sector 1 and Tower Ladder 39 setting up in a lot to the east of the fire building. Squad 5’s snorkle operated on the parkway to the east of the building as well. At 1656hrs, 2-2-5 pulled a 2-11. Tower Ladder 34 was set up to the west of the fire building at the end of Paulina Street. The first photo taken in my series was shot nearly an hour after the fire started. The 2-11 was struck out at 1821hrs and companies stayed on scene chasing hot spots until just before 2000hrs.

Erik Haak photo

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Still & Box at 12300 S. Michigan Ave. 2-21-2013

Feb 22

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Service News, Fire Service Photos, Firefighters working, New Delivery | 6 Comments

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.

This afternoon Engine Co. 62 pulled up to a 1 sty ord occupied auto repair shop with flames thru the roof. After crews gained entry the 22 Battalion requested a Still and Box alarm. A lot of overhaul and salvage after the fire was struck out.

Crews working on overhaul. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Engine Co. 115 in Sector 4 which was a large vacant lot.. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago FD Tower Ladder 34 at fire scene

Tower 34 was staged in Sector 1 in case they needed the tower put to work. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago Seagrave ladder truck at fire scene

Truck Co. 62 (in a spare) with the aerial fully extended over a storage area to gain access to the roof. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Field Chief 4-5-6 in a new buggy Shop# B-560. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Field Chief 4-5-8 in new buggy Shop# B-561. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

The corner of Sector 4 & 1 while crews are doing overhaul. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire 11-24-12 (part 3)

Nov 24

Posted by Admin in Apparatus on-scene, Fire, Fire Department News, Firefighters working | 1 Comment

More images from Tim Olk from the 3-11 Alarm fire at 2030 W. 111th Street. Previous posts are HERE and HERE.

Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire at 2030 W. 111th Street 11-24-12

Tim Olk photo

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CFD 6th District updates

Feb 12

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery, Site News, updated listing | 7 Comments

Several apparatus images have been updated on the site in the 6th District:

Battalion 22 has been added
Battalion 24 has been updated

EMS 4-5-6 has been added
Truck 62 has been updated
Truck 42 has been updated
Truck 61 has been updated
Tower 34 has been changed to show the E-ONE
Engine 81 has been updated
Engine 120‘s new rig has been added

Chicago Fire Department Engine 120 Spartan Gladiator Classic Crimson

Engine 120's new apparatus.

Chicago Fire Department Engine 120 HME 1871 SFO Luverne

Engine 120's previous apparatus.

Ambulance 51 has been added
Ambulance 17 has been added
Ambulance 22 has been added

Chicago Fire Department Truck 42 Spartan Gladiator Crimson aerial

Truck 42's new apparatus

Chicago Fire Department Truck 42 Pierce Dash aerial

Truck 42's previous apparatus.

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Chicago Fire Department patch update

Mar 11

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department History, Fire Department News, Patch, Reader submission | Comments off

The first of two groups of patches added in the 6th District begins with a district-wide patch representing all of the battalions. There are also a couple of patches for companies in the 21st and 23rd Battalions.

6th District