Chicago Fire Department

FOR FRIDAY MARCH 4    2pm

CFD takes delivery of three new tower ladders as part of a regular upgrade and replacement plan for CFD apparatus.

CFD has ten tower ladders citywide. They are considered one of most versatile units a fire department can have. A tower ladder  has the ability to not only provide elevated master streams like a Snorkel, but has the added benefit of a stable rescue platform that greatly enhances the ability to bring injured or trapped persons to the ground safely.

The City will be replacinh three of the ten units now in service and all three new units will be on display at the Quinn Academy Drill Yard located at Taylor and Jefferson. Fire Commissioner Jose Santiago will speak on the placement and benefits of these units which will go in service.

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