Archive for September 20th, 2012
Marion “Sully” Kolomay
Sep 20
Bill Friedrich has submitted images of some older apparatus that has been assigned to Engine 77 in the past
![ENG.77__1953_FWD__1000-0__x-Eng.97_after_ladder_rack_removed.__bf_collection Chicago Engien 77 1953 FWD](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ENG.77__1953_FWD__1000-0__x-Eng.97_after_ladder_rack_removed.__bf_collection1.jpg)
Engine 77 shown here running with a 1953 FWD (X-Engine 97). This unit had a 1,000-GPM pump and no water. This photo was taken after the ladder rack had been removed. Bill Friedrich collection
Bill notes that:
Obviously a spare, the company saved the shops time by putting their own numbers on the rig. This FWD is the former combination Engine 97 after the ladder rack was removed. Note the apartment building just to the north of the station.
![ENGINE_77_1970_FORD_C8000_-_WLF__1000-500__in_front_of_the_old_house___bf Chicago Engine 77 1970 Ford C8000 Ward LaFrance engine](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ENGINE_77_1970_FORD_C8000_-_WLF__1000-500__in_front_of_the_old_house___bf.jpg)
Engine 77 had this 1970 Ward LaFrance engine on a Ford C8000 chassis. It carried 500 gallons of water and had a 1,000-GPM pump. Bill Friedrich photo
This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.:
The Robbins Fire Department was toned out at approx. 11pm on 9/19/2012 for a reported structure fire in a vacant house at 137th St and Monticello. On the original tone out along with Robbins, they were assisted by Garden Homes FPD, Markham FD, Blue Island FD, and Dixmoor FD all with engines. Robbins Engine 2913 and Tower 2914 arrived to find smoke pushing from an ordinary, two-flat, vacant building being rehabbed. The crews found the main fire in the 1st floor rear with extension to the 2nd floor.Command requested a Full Still off Box #2909 which brought in Midlothian FD with a squad, and Palos Heights FPD with an ambulance. Fire was under control approx. 1 1/2 hours later. The corrected address was 3617 S. Monticello Ave.
![Crews_already_had_water_on_the_fire_by_the_time_I_got_there. Building fire in Robbins IL on Monticello 9-19-12](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Crews_already_had_water_on_the_fire_by_the_time_I_got_there..jpg)
Smoke pushes from the roofline as firefighters darken the interior fire. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
![firefighters_work_from_the_basket_of_the_Robbins_tower_and_find_fire_in_the_roof Building fire in Robbins IL on Monticello 9-19-12](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/firefighters_work_from_the_basket_of_the_Robbins_tower_and_find_fire_in_the_roof.jpg)
Firefighters working from the Robbins tower ladder find fire in the soffit. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
![finding_the_fire_in_the_roof Building fire in Robbins IL on Monticello 9-19-12](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/finding_the_fire_in_the_roof.jpg)
The fire vents along the roof line. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
![Firefighters_making_progress_on_2nd_floor Building fire in Robbins IL on Monticello 9-19-12](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Firefighters_making_progress_on_2nd_floor.jpg)
Firefighters making progress on the 2nd floor. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
![A_Markham_firefighter_stands_by_with_a_line Building fire in Robbins IL on Monticello 9-19-12](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/A_Markham_firefighter_stands_by_with_a_line.jpg)
A Markham firefighter stands by with a line. Dennis McGuire, Jr.
![Garden_Homes_FPD_Firefighters_stand_by Building fire in Robbins IL on Monticello 9-19-12](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Garden_Homes_FPD_Firefighters_stand_by.jpg)
Garden Homes firefighters stand by. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
![Robbins_engine_on_the_hydrant_across_the_street_from_the_fire_building Building fire in Robbins IL on Monticello 9-19-12](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Robbins_engine_on_the_hydrant_across_the_street_from_the_fire_building.jpg)
The Robbins engine was on a hydrant in front of the building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
![Overhaul Building fire in Robbins IL on Monticello 9-19-12](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Overhaul.jpg)
Robbins firefighters overhaul along the exterior of the roof. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
![Robbins_set_up_there_tower_ladder_on_the_B_side_of_the_fire_building Building fire in Robbins IL on Monticello 9-19-12](http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Robbins_set_up_there_tower_ladder_on_the_B_side_of_the_fire_building.jpg)
Robbins setup the tower ladder on the ‘B’ side of the fire building. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo
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