Category Archives: Chicago

Day 176: Up, Up and Away

Posted on June 26, 2011 by eaj81

A fireman climbs up a raised ladder during a demonstration at the Muster at the Chicago Fire Academy.

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Day 175 : Drainage

Posted on June 25, 2011 by eaj81

Water spiraling down the a drain.

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Day 174: A Lonely Hose

Posted on June 24, 2011 by eaj81

A lonely firehose sits all rolled up at the curb during a demonstration at the Muster at the Chicago Fire Academy last weekend.

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Day 173:Chicago Marine Safety Station

Posted on June 23, 2011 by eaj81

Chicago Marine Safety Station [CMSS}.. It accomodates Chicago Marine Police, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the United States Coast Guard. The CMSS was renovated in 2005 .. and now includes.. – High-tech computerized command center, – Joint Operations … Continue reading →

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Day 172: Training House

Posted on June 22, 2011 by eaj81

This is the training house inside the Chicago Fire Academy. The sign on the outside says “Thru these doors pass the best damn firefighters in the country”.

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Day 171: Water Tower No. 2

Posted on June 21, 2011 by eaj81

This is the Water Tower No. 2. One of 3 left in Chicago, this truck was in action from the mid 1920’s- late 1960’s and can be seen on display at the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago. This truck has … Continue reading →

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Day 170 : Koscuiszko

Posted on June 20, 2011 by eaj81

Thaddeus Koscuiszko 1746-1817. Son of Poland General and military engineer of the American Revolution, fortified Saratoga and the West Point/Hudson River complex. Located by the Adler Planetarium, this was first dedicated on September 1, 1904 in Humboldt Part, and the … Continue reading →

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Day 169: Sutphen Pumper

Posted on June 19, 2011 by eaj81

The firefighters of the Chicago Ridge fire department and the Chicago Ridge Engine 6533 Sutphen Pumper in action. This was one of the demonstrations from the Muster at the Chicago Fire Academy festival.

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Day 168: Muster at the Chicago Fire Academy

Posted on June 18, 2011 by eaj81

Today was the Muster at the Chicago Fire Academy hosted by the 5-11 Club of Chicago. This event ran from 8am-1pm today and hosted a variety of antique and newer fire apparatus and fire equipment. Demonstrations were done using fire … Continue reading →