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CFD images updated on the site

Nov 3

Posted by bgshap in Fire Truck photos, Reader submission, updated listing | Comments off

Matt Schumann has submitted several images of CFD apparatus that was in need of updating on the web site:

Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief 18

Chicago Fire Department Engine 123 Spartan Crimson

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CFD Apparatus History – Ward LaFrance trucks (1970)

Mar 25

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News | 7 Comments

Part 2 in the series on CFD Ward LaFrance apparatus in Chicago discusses the Grove aerials. Bill Friedrich submitted the following information:

There were a total of (5) WLF P80/Grove 100-foot rear-mount aerials ordered. Companies that received these were Truck 12 (E-183), Truck 34 (E-184), Truck 21 (E-185), Truck 18 (E-186), and Truck 7 (E-187). These were delivered with booster reels that were removed from Trucks 12 & 18.

Chicago Fire Department 1970 Ward LaFrance/Grove 100' rear mount aerial.

Chicago Truck 18 shown here with their 1970 Ward LaFrance/Grove 100' rear mount aerial. Bill Friedrich photo

Chicago Fire Department Truck 12 1970 Ward LaFrance Grove aerial

Truck 12 also had one of the 100-foot Grove aerials with a Ward LaFrance Ambassador cab and chassis. As shown here, the booster reel has been removed. Larry Shapiro photo

Chicago Fire Department Ward LaFrance Ambassador Grove aerial

Chicago Truck 7 at the fire academy when it was ready to go in service. The booster reel is visible above the ground ladders. Jack Connors photo

Truck 34 during a fire prevention week parade on State Street. Jack Connors photo

Truck 21's apparatus (E-185) was later assigned to Truck 39. Jack Connors photo

Truck 21’s unit was later reassigned to Truck 39, and Truck 7’s unit was reassigned to Truck 61.

Truck Company 61 was assigned the unit that was previously Truck 7. Jack Connors photo

This unit (Shop #E-185) was given to Truck 39 after it saw service as Truck 21. The booster reel as seen in the image of Truck 21 was removed prior to the re-assignment to Truck 39. Jack Connors photo

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CFD Crimson aerials update

Feb 15

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News, New Delivery | 6 Comments

Bill Friedrich submitted the following comprehensive list of the new aerials in service in Chicago:

New trucks as follows:

Truck 9 E-337
Truck 13 E-342
Truck 31 E-338
Truck 42 E-343
Truck 50 E-344
Truck 51 E-341
Truck 56 E-339
Truck 59 E-340
Truck 61 E-345
Truck 62 E-336

All 2010 Spartan Gladiator – Crimson 103′ ladders