This from Austin Lawler:
I came across yet another interesting photo of the CFD. I for one had no clue there was an award given to a fire dog. Anyway, I hope everyone enjoys this unusual gem.Regards,Austin
from vintage tribune on Instagram
Chicago Fire Department history
#1 by CrabbyMilton on September 16, 2019 - 6:14 AM
Very wonderful story. You never who how inspiration starts.
#2 by Mike on September 15, 2019 - 7:10 PM
Bill, I think rick came on after 1985, so they would be in the current house. Here are a couple articles about what happened.
https://wgntv.com/2013/08/06/retired-firefighter-who-saved-firefighter-as-a-boy-dies/
https://wgntv.com/2012/11/15/firefighter-meets-firefighter-who-saved-him-as-a-boy/
#3 by Bill Post on September 15, 2019 - 12:42 PM
Mike when Rick Vega became a Chicago Fire Firefighter assigned to Engine 55 and Truck 44’s house was it literally the “same house” which was their old station on Sheffield or was it their current station which was opened in June 1966 at 2714 N Halsted.
#4 by Austin on September 14, 2019 - 4:04 PM
Wow, who knew Mike? I will look up more about this, what an interesting story. Thanks for sharing more info about this.
#5 by Mike on September 13, 2019 - 10:00 PM
Eddie groya was a very famous firemen. He rescued a child named rick Vega and rick when he got older became a Chicago firemen. Rick was assigned to engine 55 / truck 44, same house as Eddie groya worked and I believe they did work together for a while. Rick retired a few years ago from an on duty injury. Look up the story, it’s very good.
#6 by Austin on September 13, 2019 - 9:27 PM
Bill, it is “Bozo” at engine 55. On the left is Ed Groya, and on the right is Commissioner Michael Corrigan. it was taken in 1955.
#7 by Bill Post on September 13, 2019 - 11:17 AM
Who is on the right side? Was that Fire Commissioner Michael Corrigan?
I wonder what company or at least what firehouse the dog was assigned to?
He was probably the hydrant spotter.