Several images of Chicago Fire Department apparatus have been updated or added to the site recently:
Jun 25
There are many CFD photos waiting to be updated on the site, and as time permits they will all find their place. Several images have been updated now:
This 2007 Ford E-350/Supreme Body unit is the current piece for 6-4-16, the High-Rise Unit. Bill Friedrich photo
On display last week at the Chicago muster was 5-2-4. This was built in 1994 by Vac-Con for the Department of Streets and Sanitation on a Ford L-8000 chassis. Last year it was obtained by the CFD and updated by RescueVac Inc. for emergency trench rescues. Hank Sajovic photo
A rear view showing the tank assembly of 5-2-4 which carries CFD shop #G-575. Hank Sajovic photo
May 28
From atop a downtown high-rise, Dan McInerney submitted an interesting image showing Engine 2, the new fire boat, docked outside the marine headquarters. Behind Engine 2, Engine 58 is visible as is a small Coast Guard vessle leaving to go on patrol.
Chicago Engine 2 moored at their new quarters with the Chicago Marine Unit and the local Coast Guard unit. Dan McInerney photo
Dan McInerney visited the construction site this week for Engine 109’s new house and submitted several images documenting the progress.
A view of the north side showing the front of the station and the apparatus bays. All of the interior work in the bays is complete. Piping, electrical drops and Plymovent are all installed and ready to go. Dan McInerney photo
A shot showing the rear of the apparatus bays and the hose tower. Dan McInerney photo
The parking lot on the north side of the station is being constructed with concrete pavers. Dan McInerney photo
Closeup of the concrete paver installation. Dan McInerney photo
The front entrance area will have quite a bit of glass. Dan McInerney photo
The stairwell on the backside of the hose tower. Dan McInerney photo
Previous posts with photos and information on the new station construction can be found HERE, HERE, and HERE.
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:Info and location of the Joseph Medill: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:
Snapshot of the Door County Fireboat Cruises website featuring the Fred Busse.
Satellite view from Google Maps of the Fred L. Schlaeger docked at the water filtration plant.
Apr 6
Several photos have been updated on the site, a few of which have been shown in the blog:
– MABAS Division 11, Oak Park Fire Department; Dan McInerney submitted a shot of Station 2
Chicago Fire Department: (photos by Gordon J. Nord, Jr.)
– Engine 60‘s new rig photo has been updated
– Truck 31‘s new rig photo has been updated
– Truck 51‘s new rig photo has been updated
– Midway Airport ARFF 6-5-1 has a photo of the new apparatus
Dan McInerney stopped by the construction site for Chicago Engine 109’s new house and submitted several images.
The construction site at 2343 S. Kedzie Avenue. Dan McInerney photo
Shot from across Kedzie, this view shows the south side of the house with the hose tower and apparatus bays. Dan McInerney photo
This view of the north side of the new house shows the rear of the apparatus bays. Dan McInerney photo
The alley on the east side of the building. Dan McInerney photo
The front of the station. The cell tower in the rear is on the station property. Dan McInerney photo
To the north of the station is the new Little Village Library which is being built at the same time. Dan McInerney photo
Feb 17
The house on the SE corner of Elmwood and Greenfield upon arrival of Oak Park companies had light smoke from the second floor rear. Dan McInerney photo
The Oak Park Fire Department with River Forest Engine 222 responded to a reported house fire around 12:30PM yesterday at 1048 N. Elmwood. While enroute, OPPD advised units that officers on the scene arrived to find smoke showing from the second floor and that an invalid in a wheelchair was on the first floor.
Oak Park firefighters from Engine 603 bring a line to the front door while the truck company raises a ladder to the second floor. Dan McInerney photo
First arriving companies got the woman out and led out a line to the second floor.
Firefighters take a line to the second floor. Dan McInerney photo
Upstairs they encountered a moderate smoke condiditon and fire in a second floor bedroom. The fire was extinguished and the house ventilated. All OPFD units responded and worked, River Forest E222 stood by as RIT.
A firefighter from Truck 631 vents second floor windows. Dan McInerney photo
As firefighters work inside, the main from Truck 631 was extended in the event that fire got into the attic. Dan McInerney photo
Smoke vents out the second floor. Dan McInerney photo
Oak Park Engine 602 is one of two new 2010 HME Ahrens Fox engines that went into service recently. Dan McInerney photo
Oak Park Truck 631 is a 2000, HME/Central States, RK tower ladder. Dan McInerney photo
The Oak Park Battalion Chief runs with this Dodge Sprinter. Dan McInerney photo
Oak Park firefighters check the occupants of the home. Dan McInerney photo
River Forest Engine 222, a Spartan/Darley with an enclosed operator's console was on-scene with a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Dan McInerney photo
Jan 19
Several images in the website have been updated in Chicago:
Photographs are From Jack Connors, Dan McInerney, and Dennis McGuire, Jr.
Dan McInerney submitted these rig shots from an incident at 4404 W. Roosevelt. The facility is some type of recycling center. Engine 38 went for an ambulance assist and found they had a burn victim, which required the response of a battalion chief (Bn13). The Office of Fire Investigation (OFI) followed-up with the patient at the hospital.
Chicago Ambulance 21 (C-142) is a new Braun ambulance on a Ford F450 chassis. Dan McInerney photo
Chicago Engine 38 is a 2006, Spartan Gladiator, Crimson engine carrying shop number D-631. Dan McInerney photo
Chicago Battalion 13 drives this 2010 Ford Expedition with shop number B-547. Dan McInerney photo
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