Fire Buffs promote the general welfare of the fire and rescue service and protect its heritage and history. Famous Fire Buffs through the years include New York Fire Surgeon Harry Archer, Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler, New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and - legend has it - President George Washington.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

BIG JOHN, CHICAGO

Photo: chicagoareafire.com
The Chicago Fire Department 's ``Big John'' Turret Wagon, call sign 6-7-3, hit the streets in May 1970. It was built by the department shops on a 1952 IHC M65 chassis and named for its designer, John F. Plant. A regular big blazes, it featured twin Stang HP deluge monitors capable of flowing 15,000 GPM, according to chicagoareafire.com. 
Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)