May 28
From atop a downtown high-rise, Dan McInerney submitted an interesting image showing Engine 2, the new fire boat, docked outside the marine headquarters. Behind Engine 2, Engine 58 is visible as is a small Coast Guard vessle leaving to go on patrol.
Chicago Engine 2 moored at their new quarters with the Chicago Marine Unit and the local Coast Guard unit. Dan McInerney photo
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:
Snapshot of the Door County Fireboat Cruises website featuring the Fred Busse.
Satellite view from Google Maps of the Fred L. Schlaeger docked at the water filtration plant.
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