More images of the Chicago Fire Department turret wagons working. These images from Chief Gordon J. Nord, Jr. of the most recent deployment of the inservice/out of service large turret wagon 6-7-1 working at the ruins of the 5-11 & 2 Specials on South Ashland Avenue in January.
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
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
This from Scott Peterson:
Found this from my “old negative” pictures. Dec 1, 1998 the Pullman Factory fire, 6-7-1 working the rear. I believe the chief at the driver’s side rear of 6-7-1 is Garetti.
6-7-1 at work in the rear at the the Pullman Facorty fire in Deember of 1998. Scott Peterson photo
These images from Larry Shapiro.
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-1 working in the rear at a 5-11 Alarm fire in June of 1985 on Clinton. Larry Shapiro photo
Another shot of CFD 6-7-1 working in the rear at the 5-11 in June of 1985 on Clinton. Larry Shapiro photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-1 was built on a 1975 Mack MB600 chassis seen here while assigned with Engine 23. Larry Shapiro photo
This unit was assigned as 6-7-1 while housed with Engine 42 along with the larger 6-7-5. 6-7-1 was built on a 1975 Chevy Scottsdale chassis. Larry Shapiro photo
6-7-4 was also built on a 1975 Chevy Scottsdale chassis. Larry Shapiro photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-5 was built on a 1975 Mack MB600 chassis seen here while assigned with Engine 42. Larry Shapiro photo
6-7-6 went to work with both turrets at the 5-11 ruins on W. Nelson in September of 2012 in an apparent attempt to facilitate the collapse of the building walls. Larry Shapiro photo
6-7-6, the southside turret wagon, was called to the 5-11 on W. Nelson last September since the northside turret wagon was out of service. Larry Shapiro photo
Both guns flowing water at the 5-11 Alarm fire on September 30, 2012 at 2612-18 W. Nelson. Larry Shapiro photo
Prior to the recent warehouse fire on Ashland Avenue, this was possibly the last time that 6-7-1 was at a fire scene. Larry Shapiro photo
Closeup of the intakes for 6-7-1. Larry Shapiro photo
6-7-1 after working at a 3-11 alarm fire at 1300 W. Exchange on January 9, 2007. Larry Shapiro photo
6-7-1, which carries shop #G366, leaving the 3-11 on Exchange in 2007. Larry Shapiro photo
Previous posts in this series on Chicago FD turret wagons are HERE and HERE.
These images are by Chief Gordon J. Nord, Jr.
Turret Wagon 6-7-1
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-5-7 later became 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
This picture of 671 was at 1441 S. Wabash and it was baked black as a result of the smoke conditions. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-3
Chicago Fire Department Turret Wagon 6-7-6. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Fire Department Turret Wagon 6-7-3. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-4
This picture of 674 was at a 5-11 on Grand and Austin. This unit was destroyed one night later at a 5-11 and 5 specials at 37th and Iron Street when a wall fell on it. This was never replaced as far as I know. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-5
Chicago Fire Department Turret Wagon 6-7-5. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-6
Chicago Fire Department Turret Wagon 6-7-6. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Fire Department Turret Wagon 6-7-6. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Can anyone identify the fire scenes shown in these photos?
This from Steve Redick:
So I was talking with some fellow fire fans and we were discussing when we had seen 671 at work prior to it’s resurrection for the latest 5-11. I trolled through my archives and found these images..taken at a 5-11 & 2 Specials 2232 S Grove st. April 14 1989. This fire involved a huge amount of tires in the old Cuneo Press complex, and 1 of these buildings was used in the final fire in the movie backdraft. One shot shows a real rarity, 2 turret wagons working. LDH was in limited use at this fire … still kinda new to us. The next day was the famous art gallery 5-11 … what a coupla days this was!!!!
Turret Wagon 6-7-1 working at a 5-11 Alarm fire on April 14, 1989. Steve Redick photo
Two turret wagons working at a 5-11 Alarm fire on April 14, 1989. Steve Redick photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-1 working at a 5-11 Alarm fire on April 14, 1989. Steve Redick photo
Jan 11
More from Steve Redick:
Thanks to Bill Friedrich for sharing these…
A water tower buried in ice and debris at the Hubbard St fire
A great shot of squad 4 at 83’s house on Gunnison … building still stands
An extra alarm that I think may have been around Cermak and Western 4/7/57
This stuff is cool!!
Steve
A coupla more from Bill Friedrich8/1/58 4-11 4100 S Racine Swift & Company A nice shot of an FWD truck, Autocar Squad and a really nice looking Caddy AmboCan’t really find any info on the one labeled Catholic Storage Bureau…maybe on South Chicago Ave?? 2 snorkels can be seen working if you look closelyCool Stuff For Sure!!Steve
Jan 3
This from Steve Redick:
3 photos … sent by Bill Friedrich from his archive. 54 E Hubbard, January 1958. A Mack Bulldog pressure wagon at workA nice shot of 109’s old joint back in the horse drawn era … amazed at how big the house looks. When you see it today it seems kinda old and small…at least to me.A 3-11 at about 61 and Dorchester … no real particulars other than that. did ya notice the pompier ladder on the side of what I think is an FWD truck? I bet the truck with its aerial up was horsedrawn at one time judging by the rickety look to the rear end.Feel free to add any thoughts or info..
This is the first of what we hope are several posts from Andrew McCullough:
These were taken by my father John McCullough in the 60s. He was a Chicago fireman for many years. He passed away a few years ago, and I’ve started scanning some of his old slides. All of these were taken by John McCullough or someone else in the house that he handed the camera to. This group is from 1969 and early 70s.
Best,Andrew
Chicago Fire Department Hook & Ladder 31. John McCullough photo
Buff the firedog at Chicago Engine 5’s quarters. John McCullough photo
John McCullough and Chicago Engine 5. Andrew McCullough collection
Chicago Engine 5. 1969 Seagrave. John McCullough photo
Chicago Engine 5 and crew. Andrew McCullough collection
Buff the firedog in Deputy Chief’s car (217) and helmut. John McCullough photo
Chicago Engine 5 at quarters. John McCullough photo
Chicago Engine 5 and crew. Andrew McCullough collection
Chicago Engine 5 at quarters. John McCullough photo
Chicago Squad 2 at Engine 5’s quarters. John McCullough photo
Still Alarm, 700 W Jackson, Chicago Illinois, April 1967 John McCullough photo
Chicago Engine 5’s kitchen. John McCullough photo
Aug 25
More from the collection of Bill Friedrich
Bill Friedrich collection
Bill Friedrich photo
Bill Friedrich photo
More from the collection of Bill Friedrich. The 1956 Mack B-Model engines that were delivered to the Chicago Fire Department.
Bill Friedrich collection
Bill Friedrich collection
Chicago Engine 13 on Dearborn Street circa 1964. Bill Friedrich collection
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