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Images from Steve Redick from the Goldblatt’s Department Store fire in the winter of 1977.
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Images from Larry Shapiro on one extremely cold Sunday in February of 1977 at the 4th Alarm Goldblatt’s fire in Mount Prospect.
Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenbrook FPD Snorkel in the rear of the Goldblatt’s store in 1977. Larry Shapiro photo
Another shot of the Glenbrook FPD Snorkel in the rear of the Goldblatt’s store in 1977. Larry Shapiro photo
A canvas tarp was used to protect parts of the unit from the water spray that subsequently froze. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenbrook Snorkel shown with two Mount Prospect engines in their former yellow and white colors. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo
The Glenbrook FPD was a recent name change for the Glenview Rural FPD seen on the Snorkel boom. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo
Unofficial rundown of companies and times for the 5-11 Alarm with 2 specials at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue on 1-22-13.
More images from the massive fire at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue on 1-22-13.
A large gallery of images by Larry Shapiro is HERE.
Steve Redick video, with images to follow:
The building at 3757 S. Ashland Avenue fully involved with flames through the roof. The header was visible for miles and flames in the sky were visible from the Dan Ryan Expressway near Roosevelt Avenue. Steve Redick photo
A firefighter on Engine 49 uses the deck gun from Ashland Avenue. Steve Redick photo
Click here to see more Steve Redick fire photos.
Another video of the 5-11, this one from Dave Weaver, radioman911.com
