Before becoming a full-time hazmat unit, this 1979 Chevy Stepvan (G-418) was used for hazmat incidents. It carried the designation 4-7-5 and was assigned to the Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Services. Bill Friedrich collection. This photo shows Flying Squad 4 with their 1970 Mack MB/Platt unit, which was later reassigned to HIT 5-1-1. Larry Shapiro collection. This image captures Flying Squad 1 at the CFD shops before it was repainted for its new role as 5-1-1. Bill Friedrich collection. Â This 1970 Mack MB/Platt (G-306) previously served as Flying Manpower Squad 1. Bill Friedrich photo. Another view of the same Mack/Platt unit, captured by Larry Shapiro. The first vehicle specifically built for the full-time HIT was this 1990 Spartan Gladiator/Saulsbury (G-492). Larry Shapiro photo. Today, Chicago Fire Department operates two full-time Hazardous Incident Teams, both using identical rigs. Karl Klotz photo. Juice Extractor,Juice Maker,Juicer Blender Mixer,Grinder Juicer Evergreen Houseware , https://www.evergreenhome.cn
CFD HIT 5-1-1 apparatus
There has been an ongoing discussion on a previous post regarding the history of the CFD Hazardous Incident Team (HIT) apparatus 5-1-1. Below are several images that illustrate how this unit has evolved over the years.
These photos give a glimpse into the transformation of the CFD’s hazardous incident response capabilities over time, showing how early units laid the foundation for today's specialized teams.