This from Dennis McGuire, Jr:
The 2005 Pierce 100′ RM that was assigned to Truck 51 and was involved in the accident that resulted in the LODD of FF Billy Grant on March 23rd, 2007 was sold on December 19th, 2012 at the public auction.These pictures are from the auction website. Rig was sold for $5100.00.Dennis M.Rig Information:Truck 51 (Assigned on Dec. 6th, 2005)2005 Pierce(Dash)100′ RMShop# E-331
X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.
X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.
X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.
X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.
X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.
X-Chicago FD Truck 51 Shop #E-331, 2005 Pierce Dash 100′ RM.
#1 by Scott Fischer on December 22, 2012 - 8:13 AM
Which makes you wonder why the CFD didn’t pull the transmission, engine, etc. and hang on to them until needed to repair other rigs…you can’t tell me there has never been a blown tranny in a CFD rig!!!
#2 by Dennis on December 22, 2012 - 7:10 AM
Tim thank you for all you do. I know you didnt know anything like this would have happened and didnt plan on being there on that tragic day. Some of us wish we would have been there to maybe prevent such a loss but ultimately it’s god’s decision on when it’s our time.
#3 by John C on December 21, 2012 - 10:35 PM
Good for you, Tim. Most people would hope they weren’t there….as it’s such a tragic scene. But rest assured, we know you’re the biggest buff out there.
#4 by TIM OLK on December 21, 2012 - 9:00 PM
I Was At This Accident Rest In Peace Billy Grant
#5 by FFPM571 on December 21, 2012 - 5:53 PM
Sorry to say that rig is not repairable. The cab is demolished the body is twisted and the ladder is damaged. No equipment dealer or department would spend the money or take that liability.
#6 by JOEL VIVIAN on December 21, 2012 - 4:43 PM
a school bus hit it did not see it coming who ever got it i hope they will fix it up and used it again for a diffent fire deparement 2 years old when that happen
#7 by Dylan on December 21, 2012 - 4:28 PM
Martin this happened when a car cut them off when they were on a run, the rig flipped and Billy Grant got ejected out of the rig and was pinned under the truck
#8 by OMFPD1 on December 21, 2012 - 3:22 PM
My condolences to the Grant family and the Chicago Fire Department of Illinois. FireFighter William Grant, 44, a 20 year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, died Friday March 23, 2007. William was riding in the rear cab of Ladder 51, responding with lights and siren to a fire call in the south side neighborhood of Englewood, when the apparatus was struck on the right rear side by a school bus while negotiating an intersection. The ladder truck swerved to avoid the bus, but was spun by the impact and overturned onto the drivers side. There were no children on the bus at the time of the accident. William did not survive his injuries. The bus driver and three other firefighters were injured in the crash
#9 by FFPM571 on December 21, 2012 - 1:12 PM
Some truck salvage place bought it for the engine, trans and rear end, The rest gets cut up for the price of scrap steel and aluminum.. They will make a good profit.
#10 by Martin on December 21, 2012 - 1:10 PM
What was the cause of the accident?