This from Steve Redick:
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As seen around … Chicago
Aug 7
As seen around … Chicago
Jul 23
This photo from Jeff Rudolph shows the new CFD fast boat on the lake
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From the Chicago Fire Department Air/Sea Rescue Unit Facebook page
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New fast boat for the Chicago FD Air Sea Rescue Unit 6-8-8. Chicago FD Air Sea Rescue Unit photo
thanks Dennis
As seen around … Chicago
Aug 27
Images from Tim Olk aboard Chicago Engine 2 the Christopher Wheatley during the air and water show.
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This from Dan Shevlin:
Person In The Water / Dive Rescue ResponseIn the 0600 hour Tuesday morning the Main Fire Alarm received a report of a person who jumped into the North Branch of the Chicago River at Diversey Avenue. Divers from 688 & CPD Marine 6 were deployed. The incident lasted about an hour with nothing found. Thanks Dan Shevlin
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From a reader:
Was biking on the lakefront and followed Squad 1 and the reserve 1A down the bike path to a dive response at Hollywood and LSD. Thought I heard the squad get released pretty quick over one of the guys' portables. Here's a few shots of the rigs there.
Lifeguard in a row boat on the lake.
5-1-5 and 6-8-7 at the scene.
CFD 6-8-8 responding to the dive incident.
CFD Truck 47 at the scene.
Engine 59 and Truck 47 at the scene.
Squad 1A with a reserve piece.
Squad 1 and 1A (with a spare).
Even though Chicago Engine 2, the fireboat Christopher Wheatley was dedicated and entered into service last month, the addition has just been made to the website listing it with 6-8-8 and Engine 58 (OOS) at the Chicago Marine Safety Station at 250 N. Breakwater Access.
More images are available now of the dedication ceremony yesterday and Engine 2. Karl Klotz sent in several images depicting the boat and the ceremony. Larry Shapiro has a gallery of images HERE of the boat and has not yet posted the dedication. Gordon J. Nord Jr., has a couple of images HERE showing the boat but he has not yet posted the complete set nor the ceremony.
Chicago Fire Commissioner Robert Hoff addresses the media and visitors at the dedication ceremony for Engine 2, the Christopher Wheatley. Karl Klotz photo
Christopher Wheatley's mother christens the boat. Karl Klotz photo
Engine 2 heads out from the ceremony near the Chicago Firefighter Memorial. Karl Klotz photo
The pilot engages the pumps to discharge water from the turrets. Karl Klotz photo
Engine 2 flowing water from the four permanent turrets. Karl Klotz photo
The rear of Engine 2 displays the boat's name and the CFD logo. Larry Shapiro photo
Chicago's fast boat 6-8-8 shadowed Engine 2 as it took to the lake full of visitors. Karl Klotz photo
