This from Wayne Mutza:
I’m working on a book devoted to “Big Water” apparatus, to include high volume, high pressure rigs, tenders, hose wagons with monitors, etc. Can anyone ID this Cicero engine, especially year, make and GPM? The year 1967 is written on the back. Thank you. I hope you have seen my book covering the history of Milwaukee apparatus, by McFarland Publishing.
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Aug 23
Hello,
I am wondering if you have access to a map displaying the fire districts for departments dispatched by NWCD? This would be helpful while listening to my scanner.Thank you for your time-T.J.
From a reader:
Good Day,
I have been looking at some of the photos on google. I am firefighter from east of Houston. A few years ago I purchased a 1978 American La France cab and chassis. I am looking for some parts for it.
I am working in Le Roy, IL and was told there were scrap yards around the area that may have some.
Can you give me any pointers?
Ben Banta
Feb 17
Hello everyone i was wondering how people get watermarks on their pictures. i want to get a watermark like chi-Town-fire photos has if any of you knowDM me on facebook Hawk Collier
Jan 30
This from Dylan Molloy:
I’m Trying to track down the aerial they used for truck 81 in the show Chicago fire. I know the city auctioned it off in 2014. Wondering if you can help me find it by chance. If you could post something about it in the blog that would be great.Thx Regards Dylan
May 3
From a reader:
Hello,
I have an amazing friend who lost her father due to a rescue accident when she was young, ever since she has held firefighters to a high respect as a way to remember her late father.
She is soon to be getting married to the perfect man that of course is firefighter, her dream man! So I’m writing this message with hopes that I can create a very special gift for the two, as I know a big part of their wedding will also be showing a celebration of firefighters.
I’m hoping maybe I can get some well wishes for the bride and groom, maybe patches, or just a photo and signature of the fire house and team. If interested I will pay for whatever materials and stamps needed to have this mailed so I can work on putting together a gift that the soon to be Mr & Mrs will truly be able to appreciated!
Thank you for your time and all that you do,
Courtney
(contact the webmaster who will provide the email address to anyone that wishes to communicate with Courtney)
Hello,I am a LT on Chicago Tower 10. Trying to put together a display of all our old rigs including Truck 10. I was wondering if you had images you would be able to share. These will not be for sale, strictly for firehose pride pictures only. I’d like to show all the rigs Truck and Tower 10 had as far back as possible. I have the two newer ones 316 and 358. Could you possibly help? Thank you.Joe RimkusLT Tower 10Chicago“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” Pericles
Nov 21
From a reader:
Hi there, I’m currently working on an assignment about investigating arson in Chicago and was wondering if you have any resources for Chicago FD call statistics for the year 2017. Anything is incredibly appreciated!
Thank you,Sincerely,Alexander Harlan
Jun 25
Hi my name is Christina and I’m coming to Chicago for vacation in September my nephew is autistic and luvs the show Chicago fire we wanna bring him to see the fire house and trucks up close and personal…. Thanks for listening
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