Archive for March 5th, 2019

Chicago Fire Department history

This from Austin Lawler:

Hello, I came across another old photo of the CFD on vintage tribune’s Instagram page. This one was at Riccardo’s restaurant. 

Have a good day,
 
Austin 
vintagetribune Firemen carry John Hendricks of Engine Company No. 11 out of Riccardo's restaurant after he was overcome by gas and smoke on Nov. 29, 1940. A second fireman was also overcome in the blaze at the Rush Street cafe. #ChicagoFire #CFD #Riccardos #Ricks

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Firemen carry John Hendricks of Engine Company No. 11 out of Riccardo’s restaurant after he was overcome by gas and smoke on Nov. 29, 1940. A second fireman was also overcome in the blaze at the Rush Street cafe. #ChicagoFire #CFD #Riccardos #Ricks

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New ambulance for the Woodstock Fire Rescue District

From the Foster Coach Sales Facebook page:

Brand new custom Horton conversion on a F550 chassis.

New ambulance for the Woodstock Fire Rescue District

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New ambulance for the Woodstock Fire Rescue District

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chevron striping on rear of ambulance

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new ambulance interior

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