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Chicago Fire Department history

Apr 15

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This from Austin Lawler:

I came across this slide show of some of the different dogs at CFD firehouses, on the Vintage Tribune instagram page. I thought maybe some of the readers would find this interesting.

Austin

The Chicago Fire Department announced today that it will no longer allow dogs at firehouses after a firehouse dog killed a family pet near a fire station. In remembrance, VintageTribune pulled together photos from years past of firehouse dogs and their firefighter owners.

vintage Firefighter and firehouse dog wearing a helmet

Vintage Tribune instagram photo

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Chicago Fire Department history

Mar 4

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This from Austin Lawler:

I found another interesting CFD photo on the Vintage Tribune Instagram page.

Enjoy,

Austin

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Battalion Chief James Furlong demonstrates how to hook up a pressure line to a fire hydrant in Chicago in 1947. #CFD #ChicagoFire

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Chicago Fire Department history

Jan 23

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From Austin Lawler for #TBT found at vintagetribune on Instagram

I came across another gem from the Vintage Tribune’s Instagram page. Hope everyone enjoys.

vintage photo of early Chicago FD ambulance providers

Photo by Luigi Mendicino

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Chicago Fire Department history

Sep 12

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History | 7 Comments

This from Austin Lawler:

I came across yet another interesting photo of the CFD. I for one had no clue there was an award given to a fire dog. Anyway, I hope everyone enjoys this unusual gem.

Regards,

Austin

Chicago Fire Department dog receives award

from vintage tribune on Instagram

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Chicago Fire Department history

Jul 19

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This from Austin Lawler:

I just came across this photo, and thought it was pretty interesting. Perhaps someone even knows somebody in the photo.

Austin

from vintage tribune on instagram

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Chicago Fire Department history

Mar 5

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This from Austin Lawler:

Hello, I came across another old photo of the CFD on vintage tribune’s Instagram page. This one was at Riccardo’s restaurant.

Have a good day,

Austin

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Firemen carry John Hendricks of Engine Company No. 11 out of Riccardo’s restaurant after he was overcome by gas and smoke on Nov. 29, 1940. A second fireman was also overcome in the blaze at the Rush Street cafe. #ChicagoFire #CFD #Riccardos #Ricks

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Chicago Fire Department history

Oct 5

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This from Austin Lawler:

I found another interesting post from the vintage tribune’s Instagram page.

Regards,

Austin

Resembling ballet dancers at the exercise barre, firefighter applicants watch their competitors sweat and groan through physical fitness tests, which included hanging bent-armed from a horizontal bar, on Oct. 10, 1978. Nearly 5,000 people, including about 100 women, were tested at the Chicago Fire Academy in Chicago. Only the top 300 are expected to be hired. Photo by John Bartley. #chicagofireacademy #chicagofire #chicagofiredepartment #CFD

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Chicago Fire Department history

Jun 14

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Original caption alert: Soon the only “snorting steeds” that will rush forth from Chicago fire houses at the sound of the gong will be the kind that feed on gasoline. Engine company No. 11 is the last station to be motorized. Dobbin, the horse at left, and his mate, Tip Top, have been ordered sold, circa 1923. It will be hard parting, for the horses are more than mere working companions. Left to right are Fireman James F. Kelly, Lieut. William Both, and Fireman Frank O Leary. #vintagechicago