2-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 11-23-23
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3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 11-23-06
Posts Tagged Chicago Fire Department history
Thanksgiving Day fires
Nov 27
This from Steve Redick:
I want to share something of historical significance. This is a tape recorded interview with Bill Bingham in 1976. “Coach” was a senior fire alarm operator and one of the many bosses I was fortunate to work for. He was a fire telephone operator in the office the day of the tragic Our Lady of Angels school fire. In this interview Bill recounts his memories of that terrible day. It provides a lot of insight into the CFD and its operations as well as the fire itself.
Here’s a couple of images from Larry Shapiro for #TBT
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
From The Fire Museum of Greater Chicago on Facebook:
Our first open house of 2025 is this Saturday, January 25 at 5218 S Western 1000-1400 Hrs
at Chicago FD Truck 10 in 1959
More from Derrick Warner
Chicago FD Ambulance 42
Derrick Warner photo
Derrick Warner photo
From Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
Chicago 3-11 Alarm fire on 11-23-06 at 2517 W. Devon Ave
Larry Shapiro photo
This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
3-11 Alarm fire on 11-23-06 at 2517 W. Devon Ave
Larry Shapiro photo
As seen around … Ohio
Nov 8
This from Danny Nelms:
Former Chicago squad second piece for squad 2 recently sold at auction and then sold again at auction through facebook marketplace was spotted south of Cleveland in Ohio
Tom Habak post and photos on fb
Guys, this rig was sitting behind the Dunkin Donuts in Broadview Heights today. Its former Chicago Fire Dept. Squad 2A. Anybody have any info on this? There is an extensive renovation going on inside the store so it is possible that the contractor doing the work owns it. I always liked the Chicago Snorkels. I believe this one is a 2000. The Snorkel Squads run as 2-piece companies along with the respective rescue trucks.
Tom Habak photo
Tom Habak photo
Tom Habak photo
Hello,
I stumbled upon this and thought it would be a great idea to post on the blog. Old CFD rigs being auctioned off!Thanks,TP
Davis Junction, IL 61020Date(s) 7/7/2024 – 8/25/2024
August 25, 2024 7:00 PM
Online Only Auction. This is a once in a lifetime auction. Your only opportunity to purchase some amaziing historical Chicago Fire Department equipment. The owner of these trucks is looking to pass these on to there forever homes . All of the trucks listed here will need some attention and are listed as tow away. These trucks are all located in Davis Junction IL
From Dennis McGuire, Jr.
Found this on Facebook
vintage Tribune – click to download
