This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
Going all the way back to 2020, these 7 E-ONE pumpers were delivered to Chicago during the early Covid era when the streets were empty.
Seven new E-ONE pumpers for Chicago in 2020. Larry Shapiro photo
Chicago FD Engine 127 – 2020 E-ONE Cylcone pumper. Larry Shapiro photo
#1 by Mike C on August 28, 2023 - 6:49 AM
Aidan – Once the rigs are started in production it only take 2-3 months for E-One to get them put together. The issue right now is that the backlogs are so large with pretty much all manufacturers that they can’t even get the rigs in production. Obviously trucks and heavy rescues take a bit longer to build. Next time I’m at E-One I’ll try to see if they’ve even started the Chicago rigs.
#2 by Aidan Hughes on August 26, 2023 - 11:27 PM
If I’m not mistaken, CFD currently has three new Engines, three Trucks and one Tower Ladder on order from E-One and they are expected to arrive later this year or early next year. They are currently in the process of being built and it may take awhile for them to be completed.
#3 by Bill Post on August 26, 2023 - 12:13 PM
While I don’t know when they will be delivered, the last that I had heard is the the CFD is expecting 3 Straight Aerial Ladders,1 Tower Ladder and 5 Engine’s. Does anyone know about new Haz Mat Units?
I had last heard some time ago that the CFD has been planning to get 2 new Haz Mat Units to replace the giant ALFS at 511 and 512.
#4 by Localguy on August 25, 2023 - 11:04 AM
How are they holding up in the city? We have two new eone engines and they have been tanks.
#5 by Bulldog on August 25, 2023 - 6:33 AM
When is the next batch coming and what will they be getting?
#6 by crabbymilton on August 25, 2023 - 6:02 AM
Great shot and nice to use the FIELD MUSEUM as a back drop.
#7 by Luke Jackson on August 24, 2023 - 6:27 PM
Can’t wait to see the new batch of engines & trucks completed soon.