An overdue post of images from Gordon J. Nord, Jr. from the day after at the 3-11 Alarm fire on the corner of 63rd and Halsted a couple weeks back. The previous post is HERE which will link in reverse oder to all of the articles with photos and videos.
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
This from Steve Redick:
It took me 3 days to process all the images but it was well worth the effort. The first image is a nice aerial view of the fire building. Initial reports were of volume of fire in the basement. I believe an interior attack was attempted but conditions were such it was abandoned in short order. The fire had quickly spread throughout the entire building. Some significant exposure problems as well. They called for the hi ex foam rig but the fire was way to advanced by the time it arrived. Basically an outside attack with 2 TL, 2 Snorkels, deluge rig, hand lines, and the north side hose wagon 612 was utilized as well. Also got a shot of the new battery rig 6-3-9. Did some experimenting with some black and white images and was very pleased with the results. The photos are in chronological order and coupled with my video give a good idea of the progression of the fire.Steve
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
More images can be viewed at www.ksc711.smugmug.com
Images from Larry Shapiro of the 3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago on Wednesday night.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
A gallery with many more images is at shapirophotography.net
From CFD Media:
311 alarm 3600 S. Homan abandoned warehouse or factory building water problem railroad traffic stopped for hose lay
This is red x building vacant dangerous. Hose wagon responding requesting deluge unit
Building has lots of material inside heavy fire load. Engines operation inline for distant water
Building unsound roof trusses now sagging
CFD media photo
Deluge unit “little moe “on scene setting up “. CFD media photo
This is large volume nozzle unit can deliver 5000 gal per minute. CFD media photo
Heavy fire still in progress. Building beginning to fail. CFD media photo
Little moe high volume unit in operation on 311. Chicago FD Media photo
CFD media photo
CFD media photo
This from Josh Boyajian:
Here are some of my pictures of the new 6-7-6 flowing water in McCook at their mulch fire.
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 works at a large mulch pile fire in McCook. Josh Boyajian photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 works at a large mulch pile fire in McCook. Josh Boyajian photoCFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 works at a large mulch pile fire in McCook. Josh Boyajian photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 works at a large mulch pile fire in McCook. Josh Boyajian photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 works at a large mulch pile fire in McCook. Josh Boyajian photo
McCook engine at the scene. Josh Boyajian photo
Josh Boyajian photo
The McCook Fire Department has been working a large mulch fire since 8AM at 5300 Lawndale. For much of the day they used a tanker shuttle to provide water. The fire is burning on the back side of a huge mulch pile where there is no access.
Late this afternoon, they released the tankers and requested a hose wagon (6-1-2) and turret wagon (6-7-6) from Chicago. The new 6-7-6 is on the scene at what is believed to be the first deployment of the new unit.
Several contributors are or have been at the scene. Several cell phone images have been submitted from Josh Boyajian and Tim Olk, and we look forward to more images later tonight. This will be an extended operation.
Josh Boyajian photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 works at a large mulch pile fire in McCook. Tim Olk photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 works at a large mulch pile fire in McCook. Tim Olk photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 works at a large mulch pile fire in McCook. Tim Olk photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 works at a large mulch pile fire in McCook. Tim Olk photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 works at a large mulch pile fire in McCook. Tim Olk photo
Josh Boyajian photo
Images from Gordon J. Nord, Jr. of the update Turret Wagon 6-7-6 carrying Shop ID#G599.
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 (shop id #G599) Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Officer’s side view of CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 (shop id #G599) Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Jul 30
This from Eric Haak:
The units appear to be finished and awaiting their markings. Both units are shown here with the best angle I could get.
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
The most recent post on the topic is HERE.
Jul 8
More on the remounting of the CFD small turret wagons:
This from Tyler Tobolt:
Photo of 6-7-6 and 6-7-3. Also at the Location where 4-5-5 was.
CFD 6-7-3 and 6-7-6 with the turrets removed. Tyler Tobolt photo
Paramedic Field Chief 4-5-5. Tyler Tobolt photo
Final installment in the series from Bill Freidrich on the Chicago FD turret wagons – now 6-7-6
Organized 1-21-83 @ 3027 E 93rd St Engine 46G-374 1975 Chevy C2/ 1978 CFD Shops fabricated and installed twin Eastman high pressure monitors capable of 4,000-GPM. Currently assigned to Engine 104’s house.I hope everyone enjoyed this journey with the turret wagons. See you soon with a new topic.Bill
Chicago FD Turret Wagon 6-7-6 (G-374) a 1975 Chevy C20 chassis that in 1978 was fabricated by the CD Shops, Bill Friedrich photo
The first post in this 14-part series can be found HERE.
For the finest department portraits and composites contact Tim Olk or Larry Shapiro.
