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Chicago Still Alarm 57th and Normal
The 2-1/2 story frame at 57th and Normal after the fire had been knocked down. Steve Redick photo Steve Redick took in a fire on Thursday morning and had the following to say about it: One of the...
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Riverdale Fire Department apparatus updates
Dennis McGuire, Jr. tells us the following: Riverdale has traded in their Pierce engines for twin E-Ones which went thru Fire Service. One of the Pierce engines (831) was sold to Joplin, Missouri. The...
View ArticleThoughts on CFD apparatus needs – a commentary
Thoughts from Bill Post about recent comments made regarding CFD spare apparatus for Tower Ladder 10 and Squad 1: One of the great things about Tower Ladder 10’s location, is that they are not more...
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Cicero Box Alarm 7-31-12
Steve Redick photo The Cicero Fire Department requested a Box Alarm in the overnight hours of Tuesday, July 31st. Steve Redick took in the fire and submitted images with the following information:...
View ArticleA Commentary: CFD apparatus history – part 2 of 3
Part 2 of a commentary by Bill Post on the Chicago Fire Department history: Part 1 can be found HERE. Mike, I too felt that it was ridiculous for the Chicago Fire Department to be running with a...
View ArticleVintage CFD video – Snorkels
The Chicago Civil Defense Homepage posted this video recently about Chicago Fire Commissioner Robert J. Quinn and the introduction of the Snorkel to the fire service. Share/Save
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MABAS 7 Swap Meet
This from Dylan Konchan: I got pictures from the Mabas 7 swap meet today in Peotone. Dylan Konchan photo Dylan Konchan photo Dylan Konchan photo Dylan Konchan photo Share/Save
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Chicago FD Still Alarm 3-23-13
This from Steve Redick: 4046 Van Buren – Saturday..I took this one in because it was advertised as a fire in a building with a red ‘X’ … this was the first example I was able to see with the new safety...
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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, 9-20-14
Some quick images from Steve Redick and Tim Olk from the 2-11 Alarm fire today at 444 N Lamon Avenue in a church. More to follow later. Steve Redick photo Steve Redick photo Tim Olk photo Tim Olk photo...
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Chicago 2-11 Alarm fire, 9-20-14 (more)
Images from Steve Redick and Josh Boyajian from the 2-11 Alarm fire at 444 N. Lamon Steve Redick photo Josh Boyajian photo Josh Boyajian photo Josh Boyajian photo Josh Boyajian photo Josh Boyajian...
View ArticleSpartan Motors to acquire Smeal
From the SpartanERV website: Addition of Smeal Product Portfolio and Key Operational Team Members Accelerates Spartan Motors’ Emergency Response Business Turnaround Plan; Transaction Accretive to...
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