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The images here, courtesy of Dave Fornell's collection, showcase some of Chicago's Ford C-Series Ward LaFrance engines. These iconic vehicles were part of an order delivered towards the end of 1969, consisting of ten units. They stand out as the sole Ward LaFrance/Ford canopy pumpers ever provided to the Chicago Fire Department (CFD). While there were also several non-canopy Ward/Fords, along with a number of Pierce/Ford, E-One/Ford, and even a set of Seagrave/Ford canopy pumpers supplied over time.
The Ward LaFrance/Fords were dispatched to some of the busiest firehouses in the city, where they faced intense operational demands. Each rig featured a rear-mounted winch and was constructed on a Ford C-8000 chassis with an impressive 175-foot wheelbase. Later models from E-One and Pierce came with shorter 153-foot wheelbases, primarily due to the reduced size of the canopy seating area.
Back then, the annual apparatus procurement process involved distributing orders among politically connected vendors. When these rigs arrived, Schuster Equipment was the designated supplier. Pierces (and Seagraves) came from Illinois FWD Truck and Equipment in Rosemont, owned by Ray Schuster—yes, a brother to the owner of Schuster Equipment—and the later E-Ones from Able Fire and Safety.
The photos provide a glimpse into these remarkable machines. One shows one of the rigs undergoing acceptance testing on the lake near McCormick Place. Another captures Engine 19's rig shortly after delivery, parked in front of its station. As the years passed, shots of Engine 95 and Engine 61 depict their evolution while still stationed at their respective quarters.
A notable feature seen in one image is the use of 150 feet of 3-inch supply line, with 100 feet carried on top of the driver’s side compartments and the remaining length in the hose bed. This setup foreshadowed the 150 feet of 4-inch line later carried on the front bumpers of Chicago fire trucks.
One photo highlights an innovative adaptation not yet standard in the CFD at that time, used during a junkyard fire on the city’s west side in the late 1970s. The image of Engine 19 operating at a 1977 fire displays its three-compartment driver’s side body. Legend has it that a careless driver crashed into the rig, leading to an insurance settlement sufficient for 3D Metals in Wisconsin to replace the original body.
All 1969 Ward/Fords shared the same two-compartment design on each side. Later E-One, Seagrave, and Pierce models incorporated half-height compartments above the lower ones. These rigs marked the final Ward/Ford deliveries to the CFD.
Captain Dave留下的 these fascinating insights bring these classic vehicles back to life, reminding us of the rich history of firefighting in Chicago.
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Classic Ford Ward LaFrance fire engines have always held a special place in Chicago's history. The model showcased here, captured in Dave Fornell's collection, offers a nostalgic look at a bygone era of firefighting. The rig pictured is one of the ten Ward LaFrance/Ford canopy pumpers delivered in late 1969 to the Chicago Fire Department. This batch remains unique, as no other Ward LaFrance/Ford canopy pumpers were ever ordered by the department.
The rig's specifications reflect its robust design: a rear-mounted winch, a Ford C-8000 chassis with a 175-foot wheelbase, and a canopy seating area that set it apart from later models. Despite their durability, these vehicles were often deployed in high-demand stations, enduring significant wear and tear. Over time, they were replaced by newer models like the E-One and Pierce, which adopted shorter wheelbases to accommodate different body configurations.
The political landscape of the time influenced apparatus procurement, with Schuster Equipment playing a key role. Pierces and Seagraves were sourced from Illinois FWD Truck and Equipment in Rosemont, while E-Ones came from Able Fire and Safety. The photos capture these rigs in action and at rest, offering a vivid narrative of their service life.
One particularly interesting detail involves Engine 95, which carried 150 feet of 3-inch supply line, a precursor to the modern practice of mounting 150 feet of 4-inch line on front bumpers. A junkyard fire photo from the late 1970s illustrates this innovation in practice. Another image shows Engine 19 in operation in 1977, featuring a distinctive three-compartment driver’s side body. A story persists about a collision that led to the replacement of its original body by 3D Metals.
The two-compartment design of the 1969 Ward/Fords contrasts with the later models' half-height compartments. These rigs represent the final Ward/Ford deliveries to the CFD, marking the end of an era. Captain Dave's annotations add depth to these images, preserving a vital chapter in Chicago firefighting history.