This is the 4th in the series highlighting the progression of truck companies in Chicago that were delivered with booster tanks and pumps. Previous articles in this series can be found HERE, HERE, and HERE..
IN 1968, CHICAGO RECEIVED ONE SEAGRAVE REAR MOUNTED AERIAL…
Carrying CFD Shop #E-173, this was a 100′ “Rear-Admiral” aerial with a 250-gallon booster tank and a 60-GPM pump. It was assigned to Truck 63 at O’Hare Airport.
Truck 63 at O’Hare Airport received the one Seagrave aerial that was purchased in 1968. It had a 250-gallon water tank and a 60-GPM pump. Bill Friedrich photo
Truck 63 had dual booster reels and a 100-foot rear-mounted ladder. Larry Shapiro photo
