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125th ANNIVERSARY CFD ENGINE 38

125th Anniversary of CFD Engine 38

Updated: Feb 21, 2013 6:50am PST

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ABOUT THIS WEBSITE : Chicago fire fighter photos by Alan Jacobs.

ABOUT THIS WEBSITE

Chicago fire fighter photos by Alan Jacobs.

Updated: Jan 06, 2007 5:55am PST

BOOK: THANK GOD FOR THESE GUYS... : SELECT PHOTOS FROM BOOK. Also see http://www.ThankGodForTheseGuys.com

BOOK: THANK GOD FOR THESE GUYS...

SELECT PHOTOS FROM BOOK. Also see http://www.ThankGodForTheseGuys.com

Updated: Dec 28, 2007 6:48am PST

NEW NEW PLEASE LOOK AT SHOTS FROM THE PAST (MORE TO COME) : GOOD SHOTS AND BETTER THERE WASN'T ROOM FOR IN TH BOOK.

NEW NEW PLEASE LOOK AT SHOTS FROM THE PAST (MORE TO COME)

GOOD SHOTS AND BETTER THERE WASN'T ROOM FOR IN TH BOOK.

Updated: Feb 21, 2013 6:43am PST

SQUAD 5 : My first invitation to ride with a squad came in 2003 and was extended by firemen Corey Hojek, who was introduced to me by Chief Robert Hoff. My deepest thanks to both of these men who were kind enough to understand what this project was/is about.

SQUAD 5

My first invitation to ride with a squad came in 2003 and was extended ...

Updated: May 13, 2010 6:32am PST

EQUIPMENT : Different kinds of equipment ranging in size from very large trucks and Engines, to hose attachments, tools etc.

EQUIPMENT

Different kinds of equipment ranging in size from very large trucks an ...

Updated: Jan 18, 2007 5:59am PST

SQUAD 1 : There are special units in the Chicago Fire Department designated as Squads. They are kind of like the special forces of the department, executing multiple functions such as confined space rescue, Scuba, replling, auto pin-in extrication and of course, fighting fires. Taking nothing away from the rest of the fire department, these men exemplify skill and dedication above and beyond the call of duty. There are also photos here of some men from other units related in some way to the squads and who deserve the same level of respect.

SQUAD 1

There are special units in the Chicago Fire Department designated as S ...

Updated: Jan 19, 2013 9:03am PST

SNORKEL SQUAD 1 (SS1) : The forerunner of today's squads.

SNORKEL SQUAD 1 (SS1)

The forerunner of today's squads.

Updated: Jan 09, 2007 6:11am PST

FIREFIGHTERS SOUTH SIDE : These photos are predominantly in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago's South Side while riding with a variety of companies and Chiefs. This neighborhood is a large part of what is called "the ghetto". It is a very depressed area with high unemployment, crime and more than the usual amount of home fires. 99 files, last one added on Nov. 02, 2006

FIREFIGHTERS SOUTH SIDE

These photos are predominantly in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicag ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2009 9:32am PST

FIREFIGHTERS WEST SIDE : These photos were taken in the Black and Latino neighborhoods on Chicago's West Side. Many of the buildings in the Black Ghetto were destroyed by arson, both during the riots after the leader of the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, and in the 70's and 80's. Very little, if anything has been rebuilt, though some small pockets of condo development are beginning. The Latino neighborhood is intact, tremendously overcrowded, and full of working people, and unfortunately, like the Black part, inundated with gangs. One of the most prosperous business districts exist here as well.

FIREFIGHTERS WEST SIDE

These photos were taken in the Black and Latino neighborhoods on Chica ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2009 4:19am PST

FIREFIGHTERS NORTH SIDE : I started riding June 8, 2002, satisfying an urge motivated by the 9/11 tragedy. My first house was on Wilson Ave. at Engine 83, Truck 22. Not knowing anything about fire photography, I cut my eye teeth with these people; with them and the 3rd shift at truck 47 on Ridge Ave. I am endebted to fireman Steve Curley for putting me in touch with his brother Pat, a lieutenant on the West side where there was/is quite a bit more action of all kinds. Without this help I would probsb;y never have seen or felt what I have. Jake, 1/12/07

FIREFIGHTERS NORTH SIDE

I started riding June 8, 2002, satisfying an urge motivated by the 9/1 ...

Updated: May 30, 2009 3:47am PST

DOWNTOWN : Fire and other incidents in the CFD 1st District

DOWNTOWN

Fire and other incidents in the CFD 1st District

Updated: Mar 04, 2007 10:27pm PST

SPECIAL OPERATIONS : IF YOU ARE NOT A PROFESSIONAL RESCUE PERSON PLEASE READ THIS. Special Operations consist of water rescue, scuba diving, repelling, high-angle rescue, confined-space rescue, structure-collapse rescue, and auto pin-in extractions. Imagine a homeless person whacked out on a pint of muscatel falling down a deep shaft or silo. Not your kid, or some big shot’s relative or even a senator, but some one we generally define as not contributing anything to the society in which he lives. In short, it doesn’t matter for whom: rich man, poor man, a theoretical physicist, a bum. Here come Special Operations with all their stuff and manpower. Some of the tools needed are: a rigging system, climbing rope, carabineers, pulleys, hitches, straps, webbing, and harness’, prusik cords, releasing hitches, beam clamps, nylon webbing, swivels, delta carabineers, rigging plates, brake back bars, pick off straps, duct tape, Gibbs ascenders, swivels, access cord, safety lines, air bottles and masks. Countless dollars are expended, even if the person has died. Few civilians realize the amount of energy expended, all this to say nothing of the thousands of hours of training and above all, the risks for the rescuers.

SPECIAL OPERATIONS

IF YOU ARE NOT A PROFESSIONAL RESCUE PERSON PLEASE READ THIS. Speci ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2007 10:08am PST

FIRES : Photos of various fires Chicago and photos of firemen, outside and in the buildings, supressing them

FIRES

Photos of various fires Chicago and photos of firemen, outside and in ...

Updated: Mar 07, 2009 6:13pm PST

THE DIVE TEAM :

THE DIVE TEAM

Updated: Dec 23, 2008 7:40am PST

PORTRAITS : Faces and some physical portraits...

PORTRAITS

Faces and some physical portraits...

Updated: Dec 28, 2007 7:01am PST

PIT RESCUE 4452 N. DOVER 8/23/09 : From time to time one hears complaints by some of the public about the lack of city services. These photos prove the opposite. So many firemen, trucks, Special Operations personnel, paramedics and support equipment; just for two men, two lives. NAMES NEEDED NAMES NEEDED NAMES NEEDED

PIT RESCUE 4452 N. DOVER 8/23/09

From time to time one hears complaints by some of the public about the ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2009 4:50am PST

TRAINING BURN NIPSTA 3-06-09 : The Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) is a one-of-a-kind cooperative approach to emergency preparedness and response. The unique year-round curriculum promotes cross-training and communication among first responders at the local, state, and national levels. http://www.nipsta.org/

TRAINING BURN NIPSTA 3-06-09

The Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) is a ...

Updated: Mar 07, 2009 1:39pm PST

211 5/26/09 1043 N. SPRINGFIELD : The street was heavily involved with smoke, making it almost impossible to see the buildings or, at times, to shoot with a flash.

211 5/26/09 1043 N. SPRINGFIELD

The street was heavily involved with smoke, making it almost impossibl ...

Updated: Jun 13, 2009 4:18am PST

2-11 3/25/09 1512 N. LASALLE : Several firemen on the scene were also at the Paxton Hotel fire, 3-3-93 where an estimated 19 people died. It was just a block away from this one.

2-11 3/25/09 1512 N. LASALLE

Several firemen on the scene were also at the Paxton Hotel fire, 3-3-9 ...

Updated: May 13, 2010 6:25am PST

2-11 3718 N. Wilton 4/18/09 : CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE AND CLICK AGAIN TO ENLARGE EVEN MORE

2-11 3718 N. Wilton 4/18/09

CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE AND CLICK AGAIN TO ENLARGE EVEN MORE

Updated: Apr 19, 2009 3:49am PST

STILL & BOX & AFTER MATH 4609 N.CLARK 3/11/09 : Bowstring truss with roof and wall collapse see http://books.google.com/books?id=g0Fx58bGuTQC&pg=PT495&dq=BOW+STRING+TRUSS+FIRE+FIGHTING#PPT495,M1

STILL & BOX & AFTER MATH 4609 N.CLARK 3/11/09

Bowstring truss with roof and wall collapse see http://books.google.c ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2009 1:57pm PST

2-11 1040 W. HOLLYWOOD 3/2/09 : CFD E-55 Fireman Sid Bleustein & SEVERAL OTHER LADDER RESCUES

2-11 1040 W. HOLLYWOOD 3/2/09

CFD E-55 Fireman Sid Bleustein & SEVERAL OTHER LADDER RESCUES

Updated: Mar 07, 2009 5:58pm PST

2-11 3320 N. Halsted 2/27/09 : 109 shots of the guys and equipment.

2-11 3320 N. Halsted 2/27/09

109 shots of the guys and equipment.

Updated: Mar 07, 2009 6:05pm PST

2-11 1/11/09 1915 S. Homan : NEED NAMES

2-11 1/11/09 1915 S. Homan

NEED NAMES

Updated: Mar 08, 2009 4:25am PST

AFTERMATH 2-11 @ 2616 W. JACKSON 2/21/09 :

AFTERMATH 2-11 @ 2616 W. JACKSON 2/21/09

Updated: Mar 07, 2009 6:07pm PST

3-11 HOLY NAME CATHEDRAL 2/4/09 : +5°

3-11 HOLY NAME CATHEDRAL 2/4/09

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Updated: Mar 08, 2009 4:22am PST

BOOK SIGNINGS :

BOOK SIGNINGS

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 8:52am PST

EXPLORER FF TRAINING : MOTEL TRAINING 3-4-09 The Niles Fire Department in cooperation with the Boy Scouts Of America is sponsoring a Fire Service Explorer Program. The Program is for young adults ages 14-21, Male or Female, that are interested in learning about the fire service. This program will give an insight into the firefighting, rescue, and Emergency Medical aspects of the fire service. http://www.vniles.com/Content/templates/?a=58 EXPLORING WEBSITE: http://www.learning-for-life.org/exploring/fire/index.html

EXPLORER FF TRAINING

MOTEL TRAINING 3-4-09 The Niles Fire Department in cooperation with th ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2013 6:48am PST

My Smug Mug :

My Smug Mug

Updated: Sep 16, 2011 4:58am PST

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125th ANNIVERSARY CFD ENGINE 38

125th Anniversary of CFD Engine 38

Updated: Feb 21, 2013 6:50am PST

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