Archive for March 9th, 2013

Area apparatus updates

This from Josh Boyajian:

Chicago – 2 Oshkosh 4500 crash rigs with 65-ft high-reach extendable turrets have been ordered for O’Hare Airport. They will be the first 4500 rigs for the city.
Cicero – Will be placing an order with Pierce for a PUC pumper with a short wheelbase, i’m still awaiting all the specifications for the chassis.
Lisle Woodridge FPD –  Their new Pierce PUC engine is awaiting delivery. That is a Pierce Arrow XT PUC pumper 1500/750. This rig will become Engine 521 down south, the current 521 will become the new 551 at Station 5. DuComm will be changing their numbers in the near future also.

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New engine in Lake Zurich

This from Tyler Tobolt, Scott Peterson, and Tim Olk:

New Lake Zurich Engine at the Cary 2nd Alarm

Lake Zurich Fire Department Pierce engine

New Lake Zurich Fire Department Pierce engine. Scott Peterson photo

Lake Zurich Fire Department Pierce engine

New Lake Zurich Fire Department Pierce engine. Tyler Tobolt photo

Lake Zurich Fire Department Pierce engine

New Lake Zurich Fire Department Pierce engine. Tim Olk photo

 

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Chicago FD Turret Wagon History (pt14) 6-7-6

Final installment in the series from Bill Freidrich on the Chicago FD turret wagons – now 6-7-6

Organized 1-21-83  @ 3027 E 93rd St  Engine 46
                  G-374  1975 Chevy C2/ 1978  CFD Shops fabricated and installed twin Eastman high pressure monitors  capable of 4,000-GPM. Currently assigned to Engine 104’s house.
I hope everyone enjoyed this journey with the turret wagons.  See you soon with a new topic.
Bill

 

Chicago FD Turret Wagon 6-7-6

Chicago FD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 (G-374) a 1975 Chevy C20 chassis that in 1978 was fabricated by the CD Shops, Bill Friedrich photo

The first post in this 14-part series can be found HERE.

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