The Chicago Fire Department acquired aerial ladder trucks equipped with booster tanks and pumps for several years. Starting in 1967 and continuing through 1973, a total of 21 aerial units were delivered from various manufacturers, each featuring on-board water capacity. Among these, one was a mid-ship model, while the rest were rear-mounted. The units were constructed by Seagrave, Pirsch, Ward LaFrance (Grove), and American LaFrance. This is the first in a series of posts that will explore the evolution of these truck companies within the Chicago Fire Department. In 1967, the city received two Seagrave mid-ship aerials. One was a straight truck, initially assigned to Truck 44 and later to Truck 60. The other, known as Shop #E-166, was equipped with a 60-GPM pump and carried 200 gallons of water. It was originally assigned to Truck 26 before being reassigned to Truck 31.
Chicago Fire Department Truck 31 1967 Seagrave mid-ship aerial with booster tank

Chicago received this 1967 Seagrave aerial that was assigned as Truck Company 26 and then Truck Company 31 (as lettered here). It had a 60-GPM pump and 200 gallons of water. Jack Connors photo

When Truck 31 moved into their new station at 77th and Pulaski, they did not have an engine company stationed with them. Instead, they were temporarily assigned a fog pressure unit, designated as Truck 31A, starting November 17, 1971. This arrangement continued until Engine 64 was finally stationed with them on March 12, 1973.
Chicago Fire Department Truck 31A 1966 International CargoStar Darley Fog Pressure unit

Chicago Truck 31A, a 1966 International/Darley Fog Pressure Unit was assigned to Truck 31 until Engine 64 was located with them at 77th and Pulaski in March of 1973. Jack Connors photo

Chicago Fire Department 1967 Seagrave mid-ship mounted aerial

Shown here many years later as Reserve Truck 7 is the 1967 Seagrave mid-ship aerial without a pump. Larry Shapiro photo

These early aerial ladder trucks played a crucial role in enhancing the department’s ability to respond to high-rise fires and other complex incidents. Over time, as technology advanced and needs evolved, the design and capabilities of these units would continue to change, reflecting the growing demands of urban firefighting.

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