Chicago FD Turret Wagon History (pt8)

Hi everyone, This message comes from Bill Friedrich, who has been doing some great work chronicling the history of Chicago Fire Department (CFD) Turret Wagons. He's planning to take us through the history of each of these vehicles, starting with Turret Wagon 6-7-1. As Bill mentioned, the first Turret Wagon in this series was organized back in 1961 at 1244 N. Orleans. This early model was based on a 1961 Willy’s Jeep. The FD repair shops were responsible for fabricating the body and installing a high-pressure monitor capable of pumping out 2000 gallons per minute (gpm). This unit was officially disbanded on February 25, 1977. Here's an interesting fact: the next version of this vehicle, organized on June 20, 1978, at 55 W. Illinois St, was built around a 1975 Chevy C20 chassis. The CFD shops made significant upgrades, including a new body design and twin Eastman HP monitors that could deliver up to 4000 gpm. These updates really marked a leap forward in firefighting capabilities. Fast forward to 1986, and we see another major upgrade with Turret Wagon 6-7-1, now designated as G-366. This model was mounted on a 1975 Mack MB607T chassis. The CFD shops once again took the lead, designing and installing a body with twin stand hydraulic high-pressure deluge monitors. These powerful monitors could pump an impressive 20,000 gpm, making them one of the most advanced firefighting tools of their time. For those interested in diving deeper into the history of these incredible vehicles, I recommend checking out the first installment of Bill's series. It provides a fascinating look at how these turret wagons have evolved over the years. You can find it by clicking the link below. These stories really highlight the dedication and innovation that go into maintaining and improving firefighting equipment. It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come since the early days of the Willy’s Jeep! Stay safe, everyone. Best regards, [Your Name]

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