Turret Wagon 6-7-1 was fabricated in 1978 by the CFD Shops on a 1975 Chevy chassis. Jack Connors photo Turret Wagon 6-7-3. Jack Connors photo Turret Wagon 6-7-4 during a Fire Prevention Week parade. Jack Connors photo Turret Wagon 6-7-4 on a 1975 Chevy chassis. Jack Connors photo A view looking down at Turret Wagon 6-7-4. Jack Connors photo Another view looking down at Turret Wagon 6-7-4. Jack Connors photo CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6, built on a 1975 Chevy chassis, with boat 6-8-9 at the fire department shops in July of 1998. Jack Connors photo Vented Twin Screw Barrel,Vented Twin Parallel Bimetallic Screw Barrels,Twin Parallel Bimetallic Screw Barrel Zhoushan Dinghai Jinxing Plastic Machinery Factory , https://www.jinxingscrew.com
Chicago FD Turret Wagon History (pt 16)
Another set of images from Jack Connors captures the CFD Turret Wagons built by the Chicago Fire Department's shop on the Chevy Scottsdale (C20) chassis. These specialized units were assigned to each of the six districts at one time, serving as mobile command posts during emergencies. The wagons were not only functional but also became iconic symbols of the department’s engineering expertise and dedication.
Below are several photos showcasing these unique vehicles:
More information on the history of CFD 6-7-4 can be found in an article HERE.
Additional details about 6-7-6 are available HERE.
The previous article in this series can be viewed HERE.