From CFD Media on Twitter:
The Chicago Fire Department asks that everyone keep Firefighter Michael Pickering, his colleagues, and especially his family in their prayers.
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Archive for October 8th, 2021
From CFD Media on Twitter:
Firefighter Michael Pickering age 45, of ENGINE 29 passed away after contracting COVID-19. This will be deemed a Line of Duty Death (LODD) His body will have a full ceremonial escort from McNeal Hospital to Hann Funeral Home at 82nd and Harlem shortly after noon today.
Firefighter Michael Pickering age 45, of ENGINE 29 passed away after contracting COVID-19
More from Danny Nelms on the Former Peotone FPD squad for sale:
The post that was shared about it for sale came up in the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus of America (SPAAMFAA) detailing the history of that vehicle:
Original to Ardmore PA;ALF 700 tda Huber Heights, OH. 1984 Pierce Arrow retractor/refurb, Job # F1271.1995, the tractor was refurbed into the above with an Ideal Beverage body & refurbed again in 2000 by RPI and sold to Peotone, IL.Before the current owner it was used by a company that went out of business called Qualified Spill Response. These guys must have scooped it up when Qualified went under.2 apron shots posted by Joel D. BainTiller action shot and side profile from Garrett ButtelwerthLast photo on alf 700 from William Schreiber collectionAll photos from Huber heights OH time of service.
