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As seen around … Chicago

This from Steve Redick:

Chicago FD fast boat 688

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As seen around … Chicago

This photo from Jeff Rudolph shows the new CFD fast boat on the lake

Chicago FD fast boat on Lake Michigan

Jeff Rudolph photo

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New fast boat for Chicago (more)

From the Chicago Fire Department Air/Sea Rescue Unit Facebook page 

Chicago Fire Department Air/Sea Rescue Unit @CFDAIRSEARESCUE
Chicago FD fire boat 688

New fast boat for the Chicago FD Air Sea Rescue Unit 6-8-8. Chicago FD Air Sea Rescue Unit photo

thanks Dennis

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As seen around … Chicago

Images from Tim Olk aboard Chicago Engine 2 the Christopher Wheatley during the air and water show.

aboard the Chicago fire boat The Christopher Wheatley Engine 2

Tim Olk photo

the Chicago fire boat The Christopher Wheatley Engine 2

Tim Olk photo

aboard the Chicago fire boat The Christopher Wheatley Engine 2

Tim Olk photo

aboard the Chicago fire boat The Christopher Wheatley Engine 2

Tim Olk photo

the Chicago fire boat Engine 58

Tim Olk photo

aboard the Chicago fire boat The Christopher Wheatley Engine 2

Tim Olk photo

aboard the Chicago fire boat The Christopher Wheatley Engine 2

Tim Olk photo

aboard the Chicago fire boat The Christopher Wheatley Engine 2

Tim Olk photo

Chicago FD fast boat 6-8-8

Tim Olk photo

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Chicago FD Dive Response 8-13-13

This from Dan Shevlin:

Person In The Water / Dive Rescue Response
In 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
Chicago Fire Department Divers response

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Chicago Police Marine Unit Boat

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Chicago Fire Department Divers response

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Chicago Fire Department Divers response

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Chicago Fire Department Divers response

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Chicago Fire Department Divers response

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Chicago Fire Department ambulances

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Chicago Fire Department Divers response

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Chicago Fire Department Divers response

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Chicago Fire Department Divers response

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Chicago Fire Department Divers response

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Chicago Fire Department dive response

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.

 

Chicago lifeguard in row boat

Lifeguard in a row boat on the lake.

Chicago Fire Department dive team

5-1-5 and 6-8-7 at the scene.

Chicago Fire Department boat

CFD 6-8-8 responding to the dive incident.

Chicago Fire Department Truck 47

CFD Truck 47 at the scene.

Chicago FIre Department Engine 59

Engine 59 and Truck 47 at the scene.

Chicago Fire Department Snorkel Squad

Squad 1A with a reserve piece.

Chicago Fire Department Squad 1

Squad 1 and 1A (with a spare).

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CFD Engine 2 added to the site

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.

Chicago Fire Department fire boat Christopher Wheatley

Chicago Fire Department fire boat 6-8-8 Eugene Blackmon

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Chicago Engine 2 ‘Christopher Wheatley’ – update

Chicago Fire Department dedication ceremony fire boat Engine 2 Christopher Wheatley

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 Department dedication ceremony fire boat Engine 2 Christopher Wheatley

Chicago Fire Commissioner Robert Hoff addresses the media and visitors at the dedication ceremony for Engine 2, the Christopher Wheatley. Karl Klotz photo

Chicago Fire Department dedication ceremony fire boat Engine 2 Christopher Wheatley

Christopher Wheatley's mother christens the boat. Karl Klotz photo

Chicago Fire Department fire boat Engine 2 Christopher Wheatley

Engine 2 heads out from the ceremony near the Chicago Firefighter Memorial. Karl Klotz photo

Chicago Fire Department fire boat Engine 2 Christopher Wheatley

The pilot engages the pumps to discharge water from the turrets. Karl Klotz photo

Chicago Fire Department fire boat Engine 2 Christopher Wheatley

Engine 2 flowing water from the four permanent turrets. Karl Klotz photo

Chicago Fire Department fire boat Engine 2 Christopher Wheatley

The rear of Engine 2 displays the boat's name and the CFD logo. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago Fire Department fire boat 688

Chicago's fast boat 6-8-8 shadowed Engine 2 as it took to the lake full of visitors. Karl Klotz photo

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