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Chicago Fire Department history

This from Chi-Town Fire Photos:

Wednesday I went out on the X-Chicago Fire Department Fire Boat Engine 41 which is now doing tours on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. Beautiful job on restoring it and keeping it maintained. The crew consists of Navy veterans who love to be out on the water. I have attached a link to their website which will give you a rundown on their story along with some pictures. These guys are doing a great thing, I would highly recommend booking a tour or boat ride. Its definitely a bang for your buck. 
 
”CHICAGO FIREBOAT TOURS IS A VETERAN OWNED, CHICAGO TOUR BOAT COMPANY. WE CONDUCT HISTORICAL TOURS, SUNSET CRUISES AND PRIVATE EVENTS ON THE CHICAGO RIVER AND LAKE MICHIGAN. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE OTHER EXCURSION BOATS IN CHICAGO, OURS STANDS OUT IN THE FACT THAT YOU’RE RIDING ON AN ACTUAL PIECE OF CHICAGO HISTORY. OUR FLAGSHIP VESSEL IS THE FRED A. BUSSE, WHICH WAS AN ACTIVE FIREBOAT FOR THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM 1937 UNTIL 1981. READ MORE ABOUT THE BOAT ON OUR HISTORY PAGE.”
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Fred A Busse life preserver

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Grain Elevator Conflagration of 1939 (final)

More from Steve Redick:

Here is the final post from 1939, an excellent photo that was hanging for years in the office of Chief McAuliff of the insurance patrol. My dad had this displayed for years, and I really thought this was worth sharing. The best part is you get a shot of both the old and newer fireboats at work.
historic photo featuring Chicago FD fire boats the Fred Busse and the Joseph Medill at the Grain Elevator Conflagration of 1939

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Chicago Fire Boats – some history

Dan McInerney found several links which offer images and information about the current and past Chicago fire boats.

Here are some websites that have some info on CFD’s former boat fleet.
Pictures of current/former boats:
Info and location of the Joseph Medill:
The Medill can be seen on Google Maps Street View at the corner of 1st Ave and 6th street in Escanba, MI. (682 1st Avenue North, Escanaba, MI)
And the Fred Busse:
The Medill can be seen on Google Maps Street View at the corner of 1st Ave and 6th street in Escanba, MI. (682 1st Avenue North, Escanaba, MI)  ma:45.74684688874211//-87.0567671//14//hybrid:Joseph Medill
Door County Fireboat Cruises

Snapshot of the Door County Fireboat Cruises website featuring the Fred Busse.

Fred L. Schlaeger fireboat - Google Maps

Satellite view from Google Maps of the Fred L. Schlaeger docked at the water filtration plant.

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