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CFD cools bridges so they close 6-10-12

The Chicago Fire Department deployed Engine 2 (The Christopher Wheatley) and land-based engine companies on Sunday to cool down several bridges that would not close properly due to the high heat. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. was in the city and submitted several images.

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

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

 

 

Tags: bridges over the Chicago River can't close, Chicago Engine 2, Chicago Engine 42, Chicago Engine 98, Chicago Fire Boat, Chicago Fire Boat The Christopher Wheatley, Chicago Fire Department, fire boat, fire department cools bridges in Chicago, Gordon J. Nord Jr., The Christopher Wheatley Fire Boat

This entry was posted on June 11, 2012, 7:32 AM and is filed under Apparatus on-scene, Fire Service News. You can follow any responses to this entry through RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

6 Comments

• #1 by Brian on June 12, 2012 - 2:07 PM

  

  Usually in high heat and humidity situations. Not a daily occurrence but not abnormal in the summer months in Chicago. Usually July and August and not June though

• #2 by Garrett on June 12, 2012 - 11:07 AM

  

  Thanks Brian- I only ask because I lived pretty close to all of these bridges (Esp. State Street Bridge) for 6 years and never came across this type of event. Interesting stuff.

• #3 by Brian on June 11, 2012 - 11:06 PM

  

  Garrett it is common in the summers for the old bridges to expand and not close properly without being cooled down. CFD will do this to keep the streets/bridges open

• #4 by Garrett on June 11, 2012 - 3:17 PM

  

  Is this a common occurrence?

• #5 by David on June 11, 2012 - 2:44 PM

  

  Great photos

• #6 by scott on June 11, 2012 - 11:12 AM

  

  Gordon, great shots! Were the Engines used 13,42 & 98? Anyone else?

  Thanks.

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