Posts Tagged Chicago Engine 42

Down memory lane … CFD

This from Martin Nowak:

More CFD apparatus photos from Squad546 –

  • Former Engine 42 – 1982 Ford/E-One
  • Former Engine 82 – 1995 Spartan/Luverne
  • Former Engine 82 – 2004 Spartan/Crimson
  • Former Flying Squad 2 – 1971 Mack MB
  • Former Truck 24 – 1969 Seagrave
  • Tower Ladder 34 – 1988 Federal/E-One 95′
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CFD Engine 42 – 1982 Ford/E-One. Squad546 photo

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CFD Engine 82 with a 1995 Spartan/Luverne. Squad546 photo

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Chicago Engine 82 with a 2004 Spartan/Crimson. Squad546 photo

 

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CFD Flying Squad 2 with a 1971 Mack MB. Squad546 photo

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Chicago Truck 24 with a 1969 Seagrave 100′ rear-mount. Squad546 photo

 

Chicago Fire Department tower ladder

CFD Tower Ladder 34 with a 1988 Federal/E-One 95′. Squad546 photo

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Down memory lane …

Another installment from Steve Redick:

Once again trolling through the archives I found some shots I took on February 15 1975. a 5-11 at 95 W Roosevelt in a big vacant warehouse. It was cold and snowy.Very overcast as well. The last photo with 19 and 42 was interesting. All the smoke was coming out of 42..they blew something in the engine with a loud boom and started smoking…eng 19 was going to hook up in their place. I wish I would have taken more shots but I had slow film and the lighting was very poor. If I had the gear I have now…….

Steve

 

big fire in Chicago 1975

Steve Redick photo

big fire in Chicago 1975

Steve Redick photo

big fire in Chicago 1975

Steve Redick photo

big fire in Chicago 1975

Steve Redick photo

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Chicago Still Alarm fire – CFD fire trucks

This from Steve Redick:

A few shots from 1043 Fulton..auto in a truss roof repair shop..had real potential for being a more serious fire…

Chicago FD Command Van

Command Van 2-7-1. Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Battalion 1

CFD Battalion 1. Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Battalion 3

CFD Battalion 3. Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Engine 5 Spartan Crimson

CFD Engine 5. Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Engine 14 Spartan Crimson

CFD Engine 14. Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Engine 42 Spartan Crimson

CFD Engine 42 on a hydrant. Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Engine 42 Spartan Crimson

Another view of Engine 42. Steve Redick photo

Chicago Fire Department Snorkel Squad 1

Squad 1 on the scene. Steve Redick photo

Chicago FD Pierce ladder truck

CFD Truck 2. Steve Redick photo

CFD Truck 3 with ladder to the roof

Truck 3 laddered the roof. Steve Redick photoChic

ground ladders at fire scene

Steve Redick photo

 

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CFD cools bridges so they close 6-10-12

The Chicago Fire Department deployed Engine 2 (The Christopher Wheatley) and land-based engine companies on Sunday to cool down several bridges that would not close properly due to the high heat. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. was in the city and submitted several images.

Chicago Fire Department cools hot bridges in Chicago

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department cools hot bridges in Chicago

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department cools hot bridges in Chicago Fire Department fireboat

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department cools hot bridges in Chicago

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department cools hot bridges in Chicago

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department cools hot bridges in Chicago

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department cools hot bridges in Chicago

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

Chicago Fire Department cools hot bridges in Chicago

Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo

 

 

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CFD Apparatus History – Ward LaFrance (1967)

In 1967, the Chicago Fire Department was badly in need of new engines. They looked to Ward LaFrance for assistance in acquiring what they had available. Chicago received four engines. One was assigned to Engine 42 (D-327) with a 1,000-GPM pump and 500 gallons of water. (this would later be re-assigned to Engine 46)

Chicago Fire Department history Ward LaFrance 1967 Engine

Engine 42 was assigned this 1967 Ward LaFrance with a 1,000-GPM pump and 500-gallon tank. Initially, the unit numbers were fairly small on the driver's door. George Brown collection

Chicago Fire Department history Ward LaFrance 1967 Engine

The officer's side of Engine 42's 1967 Ward LaFrance engine when it was delivered. Jack Connors photo

Chicago Fire Department history Ward LaFrance 1967 Engine 46

Shop #D-327 was later reassigned to Engine Company 46. Large company number decals were added to the engine. Jack Connors photo

The other three units were delivered with 1,250-GPM pumps and 350-gallon water tanks and were assigned to Engine 34 (D-332), Engine 54 (D-333), and Engine 11 (D-334).

Chicago Fire Department history Ward LaFrance 1967 Engine 34

Engine 34 received one of three 1967 Ward LaFrance pumpers with the larger 1,250-GPM pump and a smaller water tank. This image was taken after the shops added white decals that made the company unit number easier to read. Jack Connors photo

These units differed from the first piece that went to Engine 42. The body is taller, the pump panel has a polished backing instead of being painted and there are no flood lights. The cab has several different features including an extended bumper with a bell, siren, and front intake. The cab face underneath the windshield is covered with a panel to protect the paint from being scratched. Additionally, the rear of the cab canopy has a completely different shape than the earlier and subsequently later styles as well.

Chicago Fire Department history Ward LaFrance 1967 Engine 54

This shot of Engine 54 shows the officer's side of the 1,250-GPM series engines from 1967. Jack Connors photo

Shop #D-333 which was originally assigned to Engine 54 was later assigned to Engine 99 and then again to Engine 107. Unlike the other 1,250-GPM engines, this rig was delivered with one flood light.

Chicago Fire Department history Ward LaFrance 1967 Engine 98

CFD Shop #D-334 was originally assigned to Engine 11 and then to Engine 98 as shown here. Note also the CFD scramble on the lower portion of the driver's door and the company number under the windshield. Jack Connors photo

Chicago Fire Department history Ward LaFrance 1967 Engine 107

CFD Shop #D-334 was assigned for a third time to Engine Company 107. The hard suction trays have been raised to accommodate hose storage on the shelf above the lower compartments. Jack Connors photo

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CFD updated photos

Bill Friedrich has submitted updated photos for Engine 42’s house.

– Deputy District 1 (2-2-1)’s photo was previously missing

– Squad 1 and Squad 1A received new photos to replace on-scene photos

– Engine 42 is now a posed photo instead of an on-scene photo

Chicago Fire Department Engine 42 Spartan Crimson

Chicago Fire Department Engine 42 Spartan Crimson

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