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CFD apparatus photos updated
Dennis McGuire, Jr. submitted several photos of Chicago Fire Department apparatus that was missing from the site or that updates older images that were posted. In the 5th District: a photo of Battalion...
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Chicago FD Turret Wagon history (pt6)
More history on the Chicago FD turret wagons – image submissions from Steve Redick … including a great shot of Big John inside Engine 42′s house. Chicago Fire Department turret wagon 6-7-3. Steve...
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Chicago FD Turret Wagon History (pt11) Big John 6-7-3
More from Bill Friedrich on the CFD turret wagon history – now it’s Big John, the original 6-7-3 Organized 5-12-70 @ 55 W Illinois St "Big John" 6-7-3 (G-156) - 1952 IHC M65 5-ton 6x6 chassis that...
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Chicago FD Turret Wagon History (pt19)
Saving the most impressive of the CFD turret wagons for the last, this article includes images from Jack Connors that show all sides and closeups of 6-7-3, otherwise known as Big John when it was new....
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Chicago FD Turret Wagon History 6-7-3 (pt20)
The final installment from Jack Connors of the Chicago FD turret wagon history. Images in this article feature 6-7-3, Big John at various locations in the city; a display, a parade, and at two fire...
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What’s new … CFD
More on the remounting of the CFD small turret wagons: This from Tyler Tobolt: Photo of 6-7-6 and 6-7-3. Also at the Location where 4-5-5 was. CFD 6-7-3 and 6-7-6 with the turrets removed. Tyler...
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What’s new … CFD
This from Eric Haak: The units appear to be finished and awaiting their markings. Both units are shown here with the best angle I could get. Eric Haak photo Eric Haak photo The most recent post on the...
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Chicago FD debuts Turret Wagon 6-7-3
The Chicago Fire Department has several units on display at McCormick Place for the Fire Rescue International convention. Among the units parked outside is the new Turret Wagon 6-7-3. Gordon J. Nord,...
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Chicago FD debuts Turret Wagon 6-7-3 (more)
This from Drew Smith: For 6-7-3, here are details on the turret and its nozzle tips. Drew Smith photo Drew Smith photo Drew Smith photo Share/Save
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Chicago FD special operations apparatus (part 1 of 4)
Several contributors had an opportunity to visit the CFD Special Operations warehouse at 39th & Honore recently and photographed the apparatus and equipment housed there. These images from Dennis...
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