Chicago 5-11 Alarm + 2 Specials 1-22-13 (pt6)

The CFD has brought back 6-7-1, the large turret wagon that had been off the roster for some time, and assigned it to the incident.

CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-1 working at the scene of Tuesday’s fire. Tim Olk photo

According to CFD Media:

This is deluge unit 6-7-1. A rarely used vintage unit, decades old but still in service. pic.twitter.com/wWvrw6rF

CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-1. CFD Media photo

6-7-1 from the rear. CFD Media photo

8mChicago Fire Media ?@CFDMedia

Will show 6 7 1 in operation shortly

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Deluge unit pic.twitter.com/UWEHSyGB

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13mChicago Fire Media ?@CFDMedia

pic.twitter.com/bN0I98hx

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14mChicago Fire Media ?@CFDMedia

This is deluge unit 6 7 1. Rarely used vintage unit. Decades old but still in service. pic.twitter.com/wWvrw6rF

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It’s always interesting to see older equipment being brought back into action, especially when it's still reliable after so many years. This unit, 6-7-1, has a long history with the department and seems to be making a welcome return. The photos from both Tim Olk and CFD Media give a great look at how this classic piece of machinery is performing on the scene. It’s a reminder that even older vehicles can play a crucial role in modern firefighting operations.