| ORG NQTRS NQTRS DISB RE-ORG | VINE ST nr FRONT ST COMMERCE & RACE 430 CENTRAL AVENUE W/E-45 DISB 2487 HARRISON AVE W/E-35 | 1853 1864 1962 1963 2022 |
| ORG DISB RE-ORG N-QTRS RELOC | GEORGE ST nr PLUM ST 900 FREEMAN AVE 564 W LIBERTY ST 18 E SEYMOUR | (NQ) W/E-29 AT E-48 | 1853 1859 1861 1939 1960 |
| ORG N-QTRS RELOC N-QTRS | 4th ST nrWALNUT ST 35 W 6th ST 710 SYCAMORE 329 E 9th ST | W/L-1 AT E-44? W/L-1 | 1853 1869 1917 1951 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS RELOC DISB | 4th ST nr WALNUT ST 620 SYCAMORE ST 300 E 9th ST 209 WEBSTER ST (East 14th) | W L-7 AT E-7 | 1853 1867 1905 1916 1922 |
| ORG DISB RE-ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS | VINE ST nr COURT ST VINE ST nr COURT ST 6 E McMICKEN 6 E McMICKEN | 1853 1859 1860 1880 1958 |
| ORG N-QTRS RELOC DISB | 905 MARTIN 901 MARTIN 329 E 9th ST | W/L-15 AT E-3 | 1853 1902 1982 1983 |
| ORG DISB RE-ORG | 209 WEBSTER (E 14th) 2058 SUTTON | 1853 1923 1932 |
| ORG RELOC N-QTRS DISB RE-ORG | 1039 CUTTER (SITE UNKNOWN) 1323 CUTTER 5901 MONTGOMERY RD | 1853 1896 1897 1920 1931 |
| ORG DISB RE-ORG N-QTRS DISB REORG N-QTRS | 1310 Race Street Southeast corner of 2nd Street at Rose Street. 734 West 4th Street 4017 Reading Road 4379 Reading Road | 1853 1859 1872 1873 1921 1929 2008 |
| ORG DISB | 442 E 3rd ST | 1853 1920 |
| ORG DISB RE-ORG N-QTRS DISB | 6th ST nr CARR ST 2100 FRONT ST (EASTERN AVE) 2123 EASTERN AVE | 1853 1859 1867 1909 - APPROXIMATE DATE 1922 |
| ORG N-QTRS RELOC N-QTRS | HAMILTON ST & VINE ST 2942 COLERAIN AVE 2600 SPRING GROVE AVE 3001 SPRING GROVE AVE | FQ/E-43 | 1853 1876 1976 1978 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS DISB | BANK ST nr LINN ST 435 BANK ST 2147 CENTRAL AVE | 1853 1885 1953 1959 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS N-QTRS | W 5th ST 604 W 5th ST 900 FREEMAN AVE Ex E-2 QTRS 430 CENTRAL AVE W/ E-45 & L-7 1853 | 1907 1960 1964 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS DISB | NORTHEAST CORNER of FRONT ST near STONE ST OBSERVATORY AND PAVILION? 1108 ST GREGORY | 1860 1867 1875 1921 |
| ORG DISB | 773 McMILLAN ST | 1870 1978 |
| ORG N-QTRS RELOC | 608 NEAVE ST 900 FREEMAN AVE 2101 W 8th ST | AT E-2 AT E-25 & W/L-6 | 1871 1940 1953 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS | 3501 WORCESTER T-PIKE (EASTERN AVE) 3401 EASTERN AVE 478 WILMER RD | W/ L-3 W/ L-3 W/ L-3 | 1871 1917 1970 |
| ORG N-QTRS | 2701 WASHINGTON ST (VINE ST) 2814 VINE ST | W/ L-4 W/ L-4 | 1871 1965 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS | LINN ST NORTH OF BLUE ROCK AVE 1638 CHASE AVE 1668 BLUE ROCK AVE | W/ L-5 W/ L-5 | 1879 1890 1982 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS | HARRISON AVE AT BEEKMAN ST 1500 HARRISON AVE 2131 STATE AVE | W/ L-13 | 1882 1898 1963 |
| ORG N-QTRS DISB | VINE ST nr COURT ST 222 W 15th ST | FQ/ E-5 W/ FUEL 1 | 1880 1889 1917 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS | 1700 MADISONVILLE RD (MADISON) 1700 MADISONVILLE RD 1623 MADISON RD | W/ L-9 W/ L-9 | 1885 1889 1980 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS | 3120 WARSAW AVE 3120 WARSAW AVE 4526 GLENWAY AVE | W/ L-10 W/ L-10 | 1886 1890 1940 |
| ORG N-QTRS DISB | 2200 GEST 2101 W 8th | W/ L-8 W/ E-17 | 1888 1953 1975 |
| ORG DISB | 641 DELHI | 1889 1922 |
| ORG DISB | 2515 CLIFTON | 1889 1920 |
| ORG DISB | 1660 CARLL ST | 1889 1918 |
| ORG N-QTRS RELOC RELOC | 1501 FREEMAN AVE 564 W LIBERTY ST 2147 CENTRAL AVE 564 W LIBERTY ST | W/ L-2 AT E-13 AT L-2 | 1889 1939 1957 1960 |
| ORG DISB | 1726 YOUNG ST | 1889 1920 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS N-QTRS | BEEKMAN STREET 2120 MADISON 3217 MADISON 4401 MARBURG | W/ L-16 | DATE UNKNOWN 1889 1913 1953 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS | ROCKDALE AVE & READING RD 639 ROCKDALE 650 FOREST | W/ L-12 W/ L-12 | 1891 1898 1977 |
| ORG N-QTRS DISB | 1931 HARRISON 2150 HARRISON | 1893 1902 1917 |
| ORG N-QTRS | 301 LUDLOW 301 LUDLOW | W/ L-11 | 1896 1906 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS | 3017 HARRISON AVE 3002 JUNIETTA 2487 HARRISON AVE | 1896 1907 2013 |
| ORG N-QTRS DISB | 3678 HEEKIN AVE 478 WILMER AVE | W/ E-18 | 1896 1970 1975 |
| ORG N-QTRS | 310 LILIENTHAL 310 LILIENTHAL | W/ L-14 | 1896 1901 |
| ORG N-QTRS | 648 EPWORTH AVE 723 CIRCLE AVE | 1903 1909 |
| ORG N-QTRS DISB | 1828 DANA AVE 3600 MONTGOMERY RD | 1903 1908 JAN 29, 1984 |
| ORG N-QTRS DISB | 4935 Oberlin Boulevard 1238 Carolina Avenue | 1903 1903 1922 |
| ORG DISB | 1215 ILIFF AVE | 1905 1922 |
| ORG DISB | 542 E 12th ST | 1906 1960 |
| ORG DISB | 2600 SPRING GROVE AVE | 1906 1976 |
| ORG N-QTRS DISB | 300 E 9th 329 E 9th | AT E-4 W/ E-3 | 1906 1951 1975 |
| ORG N-QTRS DISB RE-ORG | 311 W COURT 430 CENTRAL AVE AS FIRE MUSEUM | W/ E-14 | 1906 1962 1975 |
| ORG N-QTRS | 2729 ERIE AVE 2729 ERIE AVE | W/ L-16 | 1906 1908 |
| ORG RELOC DISB | 3830 BORDEN AVE 2942 COLERAIN AVE | AT E-12 | 1909 1922 1922 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS DISB | 71st ST AT CARTHAGE PIKE (CARTHAGE TOWN HALL) 7017 VINE ST 18 E SEYMOUR AVE | W/ E-2 | 1910 1912 1960 1975 |
| ORG DISB RE-ORG | 5917 PRENTICE ST 5917 PRENTICE ST | 1910 1922 1926 |
| ORG N-QTRS | 6546 PARKLAND AVE 6558 PARKLAND AVE | 1911 1914 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS N-QTRS\r\n \t\t | COLLEGE HILL TOWN HALL CEDAR & SALVIA 1654 MARLOWE 5801 HAMILTON AVE. | 1911 1913(?) 1926 2009 |
| ORG
DISB | 3217 MADISON RD | DATE UNKNOWN
1913 To organize Squad 52 |
| ORG DISB | 3125 LOSANTIVILLE AVE | 1912 1920 |
| ORG DISB | 2201 BEECHMONT AVE | 1914 1922 |
| ORG DISB | 8379 WOODBINE | 1913 1920 |
| ORG RE-ORG N-QTRS RE-NUMBERED | AS E-52 311 W COURT ST AS LIFE SAVING SQ-52 430 CENTRAL AVE AS SQUAD 14 | AT E-45 W/ E-14 STILL AT E-14 | 1913 1918 1962 2006 |
| ORG | LUNKEN FIELD | 1970 |
| ORG N-QTRS RENAME RELOC | 710 Sycamore 329 E 9th St As Foam 3 650 Forest Ave | At E-3 W/E-3 W/E-32 | 1940 1951 1977 2001 |
| ORG N-QTRS RENAME | 608 Neave ST 2101 W 8th St As Foam 17 | At E-17 W/E-17 | 1940 1953 1977 |
| ORG RENAME | 475 Wilmer Ave As Foam 18 | At E-18 | 1970 1977 |
| ORG | AT E-14 AS E-14B | 430 CENTRAL AVE | 1970 |
| ORG | WEST SIDE of LOCK STREET between 4TH & 5TH STREETS | 1860'S |
| ORG NEW LOC NEW LOC | 430 CENTRAL AVE FOREST AVE 4379 READING RD | 01-29-2006 05-15-2006 | W/ E-14 W/ E-32 W/ E9 |
| ORG N-QTRS | 430 Central Ave W/E14 478 Wilmer W/E18 | 2011 2012 |
| ORG | NORTH SIDE OF 2nd STREET between JOHN & SMITH | 1850's |
| Est | 430 Central | W/Squad 52 | 2005 |
| ORG N-QTRS RELOC N-QTRS | COLUMBIA ST nr JOHN ST 35 W 6th ST 710 SYCAMORE ST 329 E 9th ST RENUMBERED | W/ H-1 W/ E-3 AT E-3 W/ E-3 AS L-3 | 1853 1869 1918 1951 1997 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS N-QTRS | EAST SIDE of RACE ST between 13TH & 14TH BANK ST nr LINN ST 435 BANK ST 564 W LIBERTY RENUMBERED | AT E-13 W/ E-13 W/ E-29 AS L-29 | 1860'S 1870 1885 1939 1997 |
| ORG N-QRTS N-QTRS | 3501 WORCESTER TRNPK (EASTERN) 3401 EASTERN AVE 478 WILMER AVE RENUMBERED | W/ E-18 W/ E-18 W/ E-18 AS L-18 | 1871 1917 1970 1997 |
| ORG N-QTRS | 2701 WASHINGTON (VINE ST) 2814 VINE ST RENUMBERED | W/ E-19 W/ E-19 AS L-19 | 1871 1965 1997 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS | 2942 COLERAIN AVE 1636 CHASE AVE 1668 BLUE ROCK RENUMBERED | AT E-12 W/ E-20 W/ E-20 AS L-20 | 1877 1890 1982 1997 |
| ORG RELOC N-QTRS | 902 FREEMAN AVE 2200 GEST ST 2101 W 8th ST RENUMBERED | AT E-2 AT E-25 W/ E-17 AS L-17 | 1884 1941 1953 1997 |
| ORG DISB REORG N-QTRS RELOC N-QTRS RE-ORG | VINE nr COURT ST 620 SYCAMORE ST 300 E 9th 311 W COURT ST 430 CENTRAL AVE RENUMBERED | FQ E-5 AT E-4 WITH E-4 AT E-45 W/ E-45 AS L-14 AS SQ9 | 1885 1887 1890 1906 1918 1962 1997 2006 |
| ORG RELOC N-QTRS DISB | 2200 GEST ST 2600 SPRING GROVE 3001SPRING GROVE | W/ E-25 AT E-43 W/ E-12 | 1888 1940 1978 1982 |
| ORG N-QTRS | 1700 MADISONVILLE RD 1623 MADISON RD RENUMBERED | W/ E-23 W/ E-2 AS L-23 | 1889 1980 1997 |
| ORG N-QTRS N-QTRS | 3120 WARSAW AVE 3120 WARSAW AVE 4526 GLENWAY RENUMBERED | AT E-24 W/ E-24 W-E24 AS L-24 | 1889 1890 1940 1997 |
| ORG N-QTRS DISB RE-ORG DISB | 2515 CLIFTON 301 LUDLOW AVE 4017 READING RD | AT E-27 W/ E-34 AT E-9 | 1889(?) 1906 1920 1929 1939 |
| ORG RELOC RELOC N-QTRS | 639 ROCKDALE AVE 4017 READING RD 639 ROCKDALE AVE 650 FOREST AVE RENUMBERED | W/ E-32 AT E-9 AT E-32 W/ E-32 AS L-32 | 1898 1929 1940 1977 1997 |
| ORG RELOC N-QTRS RELOC | 2600 SPRING GROVE AVE 1500 HARRISON AVE 2131 STATE AVE RENUMBERED 2487 HARRISON AVE | W/ E-43 AT E-21 W/ E-21 AS L-21 AT E-35 | 1906 1940 1963 1997 2016 |
| ORG DISB RE-ORG | 310 LILIENTHAL AVE 18 E SEYMOUR RENUMBERED | W/ E-37 AT E-48 AS L-2 | 1901 1918 1940 1997 |
| ORG DISB | 901 MARTIN ST | W/ E-6 | 1902 1982 |
| ORG N-QTRS | 2729 ERIE AVE 4401 MARBURG AVE RENUMBERED | W/ E-46 W/ E-31 AS L-31 | 1908 1953 1997 |
| ORG DISB | 8379 WOODBINE | W/ E-55 | 1913 1920 |
Organized as Mohawk Engine 12 in 1851 at Vine Street and Hamilton Road (the site of Engine 5's current station). The 12's moved to the engine house at Rachel Avenue and Colerain Avenue in Camp Washington in the mid 1880's and initially operated with a chemical engine. In 1978 Engine 12 moved to new quarters at 3001 Spring Grove Avenue (above), two blocks west of their former station. The new quarters were home to Engine 12, Ladder 8, and the Chief of Operations. Ladder 8 was disbanded January 31, 1983 and Operations eventually moved to Longworth Hall. Ambulance 12 was organized and quartered with the 12's along with the Command Van. |
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After Engine 40 was disbanded, the building was lifted with jacks and a foundation was put in place. It is a small apartment house today, barely recognizable as the same building. |
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Fire Company 52 was organized in the former station of the Oakley Volunteer Fire Company at some date after the annexation of Oakley into Cincinnati. |
Engine 55 was originally the Hartwell Fire Department. It was absorbed by the CFD when Hartwell was annexed (1913?) and later disbanded when motorization of the department was accomplished. |
Heavy Rescue 14 is one of the two Heavy Rescue Companies of the CFD. They were reorganized from Engine 52 to Life Saving Squad 52 in 1918, and to Squad 14 in 2006 when Ladder 14 was reorganized as Squad 9. Over the years the duties of the 52s have expanded to include haz-mat, high angle rescue, trench and cave-in rescue, collapse rescue, motor vehicle and heavy machinery extrication, as well as all specialized rescue operations. Squad 14 also responds to all one alarm fires in the southern half of the city, and to all extra alarm fires. |
CR1 is the crash/rescue apparatus for Lunken Airfield. It is quartered with Engine and Ladder 18 at Lunken Field and is manned twenty four hours a day by an additional Fire Apparatus Operator assigned to Ladder 18. |
The CFD currently has 12 transport units in service. They are numbered according to the engine house where they are quartered. All are Advanced Life Support units. Medic units are quartered at Engines: 2-3-9-12-17-19-23-24-29-35-46-51. There are also 3 EMS supervisors (Lieutenants) on duty, identified as ALS 32-34-35. An ALS supervisor responds to all entrapments, mass casualty incidents, large incidents, 1-alarm fires, and any time there are no rescue units available. During weather extremes and for special events, more transport units are placed in service to cover increased demand. |
Over the years the officers responding to fires with companies have been designated as Marshals and Assistant Marshals, District Marshals, Battalion Chiefs, and District Chiefs (the title currently in use). |
Engine 14 is the City of Cincinnati\'s E.O.D. or Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit. Engine 14B responds to all EOD (bomb) runs in the greater Cincinnati area. |
Drill School is the Cincinnati Fire Department Training Arm. Over one hundred classes of Cincinnati Fire Fighters have graduated from Fire College. |
We will post as many recruit class graduation pictures as we can obtain. Many of the photos in this section do not have the identities of the firefighters shown in the group. If you can provide additional information, please contact us and we will update the captions. |
The Fire Shop at the Municipal Garage is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all CFD apparatus. |
Fire I.T. is the information technology section of the fire department. Fire I.T. is responsible for maintaining, repairing and updating all CFD computer equipment. |
The annual report for the year 1865 shows a single firefighter, Captain James Pearce, assigned to this company. A hose reel was operated by Lock Street Hose No. 2. Lock Street was on the east side of Downtown at the foot of Mount Adams. The intersection of 5th St. and Lock was roughly at the base of the Mount Adams incline. |
Squad 9 is one of the two Heavy Rescue Companies of the CFD. They were reorganized from Ladder 14 to Squad 9 in 2006. The duties of Squad 9 include haz-mat, high angle rescue, trench and cave-in rescue, collapse rescue, motor vehicle and heavy machinery extrication, as well as all specialized rescue operations. Squad 9 also responds to all one alarm fires in the northern half of the city, and to all extra alarm fires. |
Other than the location of the station no information is known about this company. |
HazMat 14 is staffed by members of Heavy Rescue 14. |
On November 19, 1888, Engine 25 and Ladder 8 were organized and placed in service in this building at the corner of Gest and Depot Streets. In 1940 Ladder 8 was relocated to the 43s at Alfred Street & Spring Grove Avenue. In 1976 Engine 43 was disbanded, and Engine 12 moved into the house. In 1978 Ladder 8 and Engine12 moved into new quarters at 3001 Spring Grove Avenue. Ladder 8 was disbanded on January 31, 1983 |
The legend of the Phantom Truck: |
Name - Date J.S. Chamberlain - February 25, 1843 Caspar Ludwig - May 15, 1853 William Newton - October 20,1855 John Winterbottom - December 05, 1855 Frank Bidell - January 12, 1856 Benjamin Franklin - October 10, 1859 J.B Hanselman - July 5, 1861 John Shue - February 13, 1863 E.M. Cooper - August 10, 1863 Henry Dressel - October 16, 1863 F.C. Determan - July 14, 1866 Capt. Mathias Schwab - October 20, 1869 John Rush Thomas - April 03, 1873 George Crusoe - July 20, 1875 Richard Holcombe - July 20, 1875 James McCormick - July 20, 1875 Martin Farrell - May 13, 1877 Capt. Anthony Lahrman - July 18,1878 W.H. Anders - August 13, 1878 E. Parker - December 11, 1880 A. Barret - December 11, 1880 T. Cooling - December 11, 1880 David Love - December 11, 1880 W. Kelly - December 11, 1880 Ephraim Stewart - December 12, 1880 John Renner - September 15, 1881 Henry E. Carrol - August 27, 1882 Chief Joseph Bunker - September 29, 1884 Captain Henry "Doc" Payne - February 20, 1886 Capt. Jerry Bray - December 25, 1888 George Bushkamp - December 28, 1888 Henry Smith - May 14, 1891 Ed Anderson - November 9, 1891 Lt. William Bocklage - November 9, 1891 William Bierman - December 20, 1892 Capt. Michael Healey - July 17, 1895 Thomas Wisbey - July 17, 1895 Thomas Bland - September 11, 1899 Henry Heinsheimer - September 11, 1899 John Quincy Adams - October 15, 1901 Thomas Jellef - November 26, 1901 William Greve - November 26, 1903 Henry G. Miller - February 02, 1904 Patrick Haley - December 25, 1909 Robert Grear - December 21, 1910 Charles Schwengel - December 21, 1910 Marshall Phillip Hurley - December 29, 1910 Capt. Thomas McDermott - February 20, 1911 William Gerne - December 3, 1913 Harry Benninger - December 17, 1914 Captain Patrick Costello - April 13, 1918 Peter Buckley - January 17, 1920 Raymond Norris - January 17, 1920 Adolph Schonecker - January 17, 1920 Lt. Edward J. Vahling - January 17, 1920 Lt Joseph Walsh - March 8, 1920 Frank Keim - May 21, 1920 Lee West - August 5, 1920 Joseph Schott - August 5, 1920 Lt. Fred Hotel - August 5, 1920 Albert P Schoenig - August 6, 1920 Marshal Peter Schraffenberger - March 1, 1922 William Merten - June 19, 1923 Capt. Harry Stuhlreyer - September 2, 1923 Lt. August Grabo - June 19, 1925 Capt. Chris Wolfer - April 9, 1927 Herman Krieger - May 02, 1927 Capt. Henry Cordes - November 13, 1929 Eng. Albert Klingler - November 30, 1929 Edward Brabender - February 14, 1931 Capt. Thomas Purtell - January 19,1932 Lt. John Kuhfers - July 17, 1933 Lt John Phares - July 30, 1933 Raymond Kennedy - September 19, 1934 Charles F. Blymyer - October 9, 1934 Capt. Edward Haggerty - September 5, 1936 Marshal John Ferguson - September 08, 1936 Harry Fullrieda - September 28, 1936 Henry Schneider - September 24, 1941 John Nehus - May 26, 1942 Richard Spratt - December 3, 1942 Capt. Michael Gramza - June 26, 1947 Frank Wuebbling - August 12, 1947 Lt. Norbert Junker - November 3,1949 John Zimmerman - September 4, 1950 Lester Meyers - October 15, 1951 Capt. Fred Beckham - September 17, 1955 Lt. Robert Beyer - June 8, 1959 Charles "Red" Trindle - November 20, 1959 Marshal Robert Riegler - June 13, 1961 Robert Kief - April 11, 1965 Paul Kathmann - July 13, 1966 John C. Bickers - September 10, 1967 Eugene Baitz - March 20, 1971 Lawrence Hauserman - January 28, 1981 Oscar Armstrong III - March 21, 2003 Daryl Gordon - March 26, 2015
Former quarters of Engine 20 in 1999
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 55 quarters today.
Photo Mark Milliron
Wall inside Engine 16 that contained the first alarm boxes for Engine 16, using the original box numbers.
Photo Unknown
Brickwork on the front of Engine 50's Quarters.
Photo David J. Jones
Ladder 24 at the corner of Boudinot & Queen City Avenues on September 14, 2001.
The F.D.N.Y. lettering is to honor the 343 firefighters lost in the World Trade Center attack on September 11.
Photo George Bredestege
Photo Steve Hagy
Mohawk Engine 12
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 2-Ladder 6-District 2 Quarters at Ninth and Freeman
Photo Ed Effron
Engiine 31 Quarters on Madison Rd in Oakley
Photo Unknown
Engine 39 Quarters
Photo Public Library of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Fire Department
Engine 19 - Ladder 4
Serving Corryville
Since 1871
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine Company 2, Ladder Company 6, and District 2 about 1895.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 1 members around 1900 with their firehouse companions.
Photo Unknown Photographer
Engine 3, Truck 1 in front of quarters 1890's.
This building also housed Fire Department Headquarters
on the upper floors.
Photo History of The Cincinnati Fire Department
Engine 10 around 1895
Photo History of the CFD
Engine 10 around 1895
Photo History of the CFD
Engine 9 around 1895. Appears to be a firebox on the utility pole to the left...
Photo History of the CFD
Photo Steve Hagy
There were no Civilian or Firefighter injuries. Estimated damages $100,000. This event was the first still alarm to turn into a multiple alarm fire.
Photo Bill Strite
Working Fire Medic: Medic 17 Due to the labor intensive work of digging out the fire in the walls and the amount of smoke to be cleared from both Restaurants command called for a 2nd Alarm: 2nd Alarm – Engines 19 29; Truck 19; and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite
Command requested dispatch fill the box for a full one alarm assignment. 1 Alarm: Engines 5 & 17; Safety Engine 23; RAT 17; D2 (Potter); Medic 3; ALS34; SO2
Photo Bill Strite
The Still Alarm Companies reported light smoke showing from the roof area of multi-story commercial building that housed the restaurant Boca and Sotto. Upon investigation, crews found fire on the C side of the structure that had run up the inside of the exterior wall up several floors to the roof.
Photo Bill Strite
At 1140 Hours, 12-2-16, The Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched to 114 E. 6th Street, Central Business District (Boca and Sotto restaurants) for a smell of Smoke and Fire Alarm: Still Alarm: Engines 3 & 14; Trucks 3 & 29; Heavy Rescue 14 and District 1 (CPT Roberto)
Photo Bill Strite
Photo Bill Strite
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The CFD Training Bureau who were conducting the training were: Assistant Chief Lakamp; DC Potter; CPT Kirby, LT Marshall, Lt. Flagler, Lt. Arnold, LT. Davis, LT, Shaw, LT. Rosemeyer, FAO Akemon and FF Brown.
Photo Bill Strite
The Training Staff was assisted by Unit 3 crews of Engines 29 & 19 and Truck 32.
Photo Bill Strite
Each Recruit Company went through multiple Scenarios such as entrapment accident, 1 Alarm Fire, 2 Alarm fire and Car into building with fire.
Photo Bill Strite
On 11-10-16 The Cincinnati Fire Training Bureau conducted night operations for CFD Recruit Class 114.
Photo Bill Strite
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District Chief Monahan and Fire Investigator Chris Cotter look for cause and origin in the rear of the building.
Photo Bill Strite
No injuries to civilians or firefighters. Damage is estimated at $35,000.
Photo Bill Strite
Fire crews initially entered the building to ensure it was vacant and to extinguish the fire. However, due to the large volume of fire, companies evacuated the building and the fire was extinguished from the exterior.
Photo Bill Strite
Command Requested additional Engine Company: and Engine 34 was dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite
Working Fire Medic: Medic 12.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine and Truck 20 arrived on the scene and found a working fire on the first floor of a vacant 2 story frame building.
Photo Bill Strite
1 Alarm: Engines 20 & 12; Safety Engine 38; Trucks 20 & 19; RAT 29; Districts 3 (Monahan)& District 2 (Freel); Medic 51; Heavy Rescue 14; ALS 34 and SO 2.
Photo Bill Strite
At 1925 hours, 10-22-16 dispatched for a vacant building on fire at 1655 Cooper St, Northside. Multiple Calls were received by the Cincinnati Emergency Communications.
Photo Bill Strite
Both Drivers were taken to UC Hospital for treatment of their injuries by Medics 51 & 35.
Photo Bill Strite
After Heavy Rescue 14 did a rip and blitz on the side of the on vehicle the diver (single occupant was freed.
Photo Bill Strite
Entrapment Assignment: Engines 20 & 35; Truck 20; Heavy Rescue 14; Medics 51 & 35 ; District 3 (Robinson); ALS 35 and SO2
Photo Bill Strite
At 0719 hours, 10-1-16,the Cincinnati Fire Department responded to an traffic accident with entrapment at Montana Avenue and Mustang Drive in the East Westwood neighborhood.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine, Truck, and Medic 24 have a more functional and comfortable firehouse with the addition on the west side of the original structure.
Photo Steve Hagy
2009 Spartan - General Safety (Rosenbauer) 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #81673
This is one of 3 purchased. Burnet Woods provides a scenic backdrop for the Engine.
Photo Steve Hagy
Logo for "The Big Team".
Photo Steve Hagy
Car 209 2006 Ford/Dodgen Mobile Labs Shop #61465
This unit was originally purchased as a mobile lab - it was converted for use as the Mask Service Unit.
Photo Steve Hagy
Civilian or Firefighter Injuries: None Estimated Damage: $40,000 Cause: Natural
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 31 went on the scene and reported heavy smoke and fire shooting from the roof of a 2 story brick, single family dwelling. Working Fire Medic: Medic 23.
Photo Bill Strite
1 Alarm: Engines 31 & 46; Safety Engine 49; Trucks 31 & 23; RAT 18; District 4 (Winston) & 1 (Potter); Medic 46, Heavy Rescue 9; ALS 32 and SO2.
Photo Bill Strite
At 16:07 hours, 5-26-16, The Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received a call from the occupant of 3073 Markbreit Avenue, Oakley, stating his house had been struck by lightning and there was fire coming from the roof.
Photo Bill Strite
There were no injuries reported and the home did have working smoke detectors which alerted the downstairs occupants. Estimated Damage: $35,000.
Photo Bill Strite
On arrival, fire department personnel confirmed heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor of a 3 story, multi-family dwelling. The building was verified to be unoccupied and Cincinnati firefighters were able to initiate an aggressive interior attack and extinguish the majority of fire within approximately 10 minutes.
Photo Bill Strite
Engines 17, 21, 14; Safety Engine 24; Trucks 17 & 2; RAT 24; Districts 2 (Merz) & 1 (Sanders) Medic 17; Heavy Rescue 14, ALS 35 and SO2.
Photo Bill Strite
At 2310 hours, 5-7-2016, the City of Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center began receiving multiple calls reporting a house on fire in the Price Hill area. A 1 Alarm was dispatched for651 Hawthorne Avenue, Price Hill.
Photo Bill Strite
The victim that jumped from the 2nd floor rear window succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Estimated Damages: $40,000
Photo Bill Strite
Civilian or Firefighter Injuries: No injuries to civilians or firefighters. Estimated Damage: $40,000 Cause: Accidental unattended cooking. Number of People Displaced: 2 adults, 4 Children
Photo Bill Strite
All occupants self evacuated prior to arrival and were waiting outside. Aggressive offensive operations were conducted, bringing the fire under control in approximately 15 minutes. Due to the volume of fire and extension to the second story, extensive overhaul was needed to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.
Photo Bill Strite
Upon arrival, Engine 49 found fire showing from two first floor windows in a 2 story, single family residence. Working Fire Medic; Medic 23
Photo Bill Strite
1 Alarm: Engine 49 & 31, Safety Engine 46; Trucks 31 & 18; RAT 3, Districts 4 (Coburn) & 3 (Sanders); Medic 46; Heavy Rescue 14; ALS 32 and SO 2:
Photo Bill Strite
At 1727 Hours 2-15-16, the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a reported kitchen fire at 4818 Ravenna Street, Madisonville.
Photo Bill Strite
Civllian or Firefighter Injuries: None Estimated Damage: $60,000 Number of People Displaced: 5
Photo Bill Strite
Because of the cold and additional engine & truck were requested by command. Engine 32 and Truck 18 were dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite
District 4 reported smoke in the area and then went on scene with heavy fire on the 2nd floor D side. Working Fire Medic: Medic 9
Photo Bill Strite
1 Alarm: Engines 46 & 31; Safety Engine 23, Trucks 31 & 23; RAT 32; Districts 4 (Freel) & 1 (Arnold); Medic 23; Heavy Rescue 9, ALS 32 & SO2.
Photo Bill Strite
At 16:40 Hours, 2-13-16 the Cincinnati Fire Department was called by a passersby when they witnessed fire and smoke showing from the second floor of a two story, two-family dwelling at 3763 Millsbrae Avenue, Oakley.
Photo Bill Strite
The driver was transported to UC Hospital by Medic 3.
Photo Bill Strite
The driver (only occupant) was removed from the car after the rear driver's door and the B post being cut and removed.
Photo Bill Strite
Truck 19 went on scene and requested the entrapment complement be dispatched bring Engine 5, District 1,(Arnold), ALS 34, Medic 3 and SO2.
Photo Bill Strite
At 17:03 Hours 1-23-16, Engine 19, Truck 19 and Heavy Rescue 14 were dispatched for a car into a building at the intersection of Reading Road and Kinsey Avenue in Mt. Auburn.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 35 (The Midnight Express) Unit 2.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 35, the first company on scene, reported heavy fire on the second floor of a wood frame two family dwelling. The building was vacant and due to the large amount of fire a defensive fire attack was initiated. The bulk of the fire was extinguished in about 20 minutes to where companies were able to safely enter the building and extinguish the remaining hot spots and perform overhaul. Estimated damages: $30,000
Photo Bill Strite
1 Alarm: Engines 35 & 12; Safety Engine 21; Trucks 21 & 2; RAT 29; Heavy Rescue 1; ALS-35; M-3; Working Fire Medic Medic 12; SO-2; Districts 2 & 3; Car 513 (Arson)
Photo Bill Strite
At 0444 hours, 11-22-15 the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched to3403 Ninann Court, Westwood for the report of a house on fire next door to 3408 Ninann Court.
Photo Bill Strite
The fire was under control within 15 minutes. Estimated damage: $40,000.
Photo Bill Strite
Injuries to Civilians or Firefighters: One female civilian Rescued by Truck 18A was transported to UC Hospital with burns and smoke inhalation injuries.
Photo Dave Mullis
Second Alarm: Engines 31 & 23, Truck 3; Heavy Rescue 9 . Anderson Twp via Mutual Aid Engine 10 & Quint 101. Additional Medic Unit: Medic 3
Photo Dave Mullis
First Alarm-Engines 7, 18 & 46(Safety); Trucks 18, 31 & 23(RAT); Heavy Rescue 14; Districts 4 (Washington) & 1 (Arnold); Medic 46; ALS 32; Safety Officer 2 Working Fire Medic: Medic 23, Anderson Twp. Medic 10
Photo Dave Mullis
At 11:56 pm 11/21/2015 the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched to 6605 Beechmont Ave., Mount Washington for a report of an apartment on fire.
Photo Dave Mullis
2015 E-One Crash Rescue
Photo G. Bredestege
Fire was knocked down quickly and there were no injuries to any civilians or firefighters.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 50 went on the scene with a working fire in the basement of a 2 story single family dwelling. Working Fire Medic: Medic 24.
Photo Bill Strite
1 Alarm: Engine 50, 37, 17; Safety Engine 24, Trucks 17 & 24; RAT 21; District 2 & 1; ALS 35; Heavy Rescue 14, Medic 17 and SO2.
Photo Bill Strite
On 10-31-15 at around 12:00 hours the Cincinnati Fire Department responded to a 1 Alarm Fire 6678 River Road in Saylor Park.
Photo Bill Strite
2015 Rosenbauer 100' Aerial Shop #51650
This apparatus has a much shorter wheelbase and overall length in comparison to
any of the other rearmount aerials on the roster.
Photo Steve Hagy
2015 Rosenbauer 100' Aerial Shop #51650
Photo Steve Hagy
2015 Rosenbauer 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam - Shop #51674
Photo Steve Hagy
Ladder 3's first working fire.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 3's first fire run since it was just placed in service earlier in the afternoon!
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Car 202 brought the Command Van.
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At 5:08 pm Eastern Avenue Command requested 3rd Alarm due the extreme heat and extensive over haul. 3rd Alarm: Engines 7, 14, & 49; Truck 2 and Medic 17.
Photo Bill Strite
At 4:58 PM Eastern Command requested 2nd Alarm due to heavy fire and exposures. 2nd Alarm: Engine 23 and Heavy Rescue 9
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 18 went on scene with heavy smoke showing from the roof of a 3 story apartment building. Working Fire Medic M-19:
Photo David Jones
1 Alarm: Engines 18 & 46; Safety Engine 31; Trucks 18 & 31; RAT 3; Districts 4 (Washington) & 1 (Prophett); Medic 46; Heavy Rescue 14; ALS 32; SO2. District 4 was informed of Multiple Calls and requested additional Engine & Truck. Engine 3 and Truck 19 Dispatched
Photo David Jones
At 4:52 PM, 9-3-2015 the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a reported smoke coming from the roof of a apartment building at 3712 Eastern Avenue, East End,
Photo David Jones
No report of injuries. Estimated Damage: $10,000.
Photo Bill Strite
An aggressive interior attack quickly brought the fire under control in less than 10 minutes and contained the damage to the kitchen area. The cause of the fire was grease left unattended on the stove.
Photo Bill Strite
1 Alarm: Engines 21 & 24; Safety Engine 17; Trucks 21 & 24; RAT 17; Districts 2 & 1; Heavy Rescue 14; ALS-35; Medic 24; Working Fire Medic 12; SO-2, D-2, D-3
Photo Bill Strite
On 8-29-15 at 19:10 hours the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a 1 alarm at 2400 Quebec Road, Price Hill for a reported kitchen fire in a residence.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 32 and Truck 12 at their former quarters on Rockdale Avenue.
Photo Ed Effron
One occupant was transported to UC Hospital for minor injuries.
Photo Bill Strite
Entrapment Compliment: Engine 12, Truck 20, Heavy Rescue 14, ALS 35 and District 3.
Photo Bill Strite
At 17:00 hrs on 4-25-15, Engine 35 and Medic 35 were dispatched for an auto accident in front of 2634 Montana Avenue, Westwood. Upon arrival Engine 35 requested the Entrapment Compliment due to on victim pinned in a car on its side.
Photo Bill Strite
Crew of Engine 12, Unit 3
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Crew of Engine 20, Unit3.
Photo Bill Strite
First in companies were confronted with a serious injury to the rear of the building and heavy fire from the 2nd floor. The threat of the adjacent building becoming involved in fire was cause for a 2nd Alarm. Working Fire Medic: Medic 29 2nd Alarm: Engines 19 & 29; Truck 21; Heavy Rescue 14; Medic 29 and ALS35
Photo Bill Strite
The Cincinnati Fire Department responded to a Fire Alarm at 11:38 hrs located at 1410 Apjones Street, Northside. While the initial companies were enroute the report of a man that jumped from the 2nd floor window and fire on the 2nd floor prompted a full 1 alarm response. Fire Alarm: Engine 12; Truck 20 and District 3. 1 Alarm: Engines 20,38 & 32; Truck 29, RAT 32; District 2; Medic 51; ALS 34; Heavy Rescue 9 and SO2.
Photo Bill Strite
Estimated Damage was $70,000 and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries.
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Companies were able to knock down the bulk of the fire in the apartment, but then discovered fire had progressed into the large common attic and the third alarm was requested. Third Alarm: Engines 38 and 20; Truck 29: Medic 23; District 4
Photo Bill Strite
Working Fire Medic: Medic 19. Due to the size and time of day Command requested a 2nd Alarm. 2nd Alarm: Engines 23 & 34, Truck 2 (became RAT), Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite
1 Alarm: Engines 9 & 32; Safety Engine 19; Trucks 32 & 19, RAT 23; Districts 1 & 3; ALS 32, Medic 9; Heavy Rescue 9 and SO 2. Engine 32 went on the scene with fire showing from the 5th floor of a 36 unit apartment complex. Command requested a 2nd Alarm.
Photo Bill Strite
At 02:01 Hours the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched to 1012 Burton Avenue, Avondale for a reported Apartment building on fire.
Photo Bill Strite
There were no firefighter or civilian injuries. Estimated damages $125,000.
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At 22: 20 Curzon Command requested a 2nd Alarm due to the volume of fire on all three floors. 2nd Alarm: Engine 9; Trucks 19 and 32; Heavy Rescue 14.
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Engine 2 went on scene with a 3 story wood frame single family with heavy fire on the C Side. Working Fire Medic Medic 29.
Photo Bill Strite
1 Alarm: Engines 2 & 8; Safety Engine 38; Trucks 2 & 20; RAT 31; Districts 3 & 4; Heavy Rescue 9; ALS 32 and SO2.
Photo Bill Strite
Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a reported 1 Alarm for a house with the rear on fire at 8420 Curzon Avenue, Hartwell at 23:06 Hours, 12-8-14.
Photo Bill Strite
Members had to hand jack over 1000' of 5" supply line up the hill.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 12 was added to the initial one alarm and command called for two additional engine companies when he arrived on scene with the second floor of 1964 fully involved.
Photo Bill Strite
District 2 went on the scene with heavy fire on the second floor extending into 1962 Horton Street.
Photo Bill Strite
On 10-9-14 at around 14:45 Hours the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched to a 1 Alarm Fire at 1962 & 1964 Horton Street, in North Fairmount.
Photo Bill Strite
The victim was transported to UC Hospital with serious injuries to his legs.
Photo Bill Strite
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Members of Heavy Rescue 9 stabilizing the rear of the vehicle.
Photo Bill Strite
With both Heavy Rescues, Both Engines and Truck working together the car was lifted off the victim.
Photo Bill Strite
Heavy Rescue 14 while enroute requested that Heavy Rescue 9 be added to the run.
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Engine 34 went on scene with victim trapped under a car hanging over a wall.
Photo Bill Strite
Entrapment Assignment: Engines 34 & 12; Truck 19; Heavy Rescue 14, Medic 12; ALS 34; District 3 (DC Weber) and SO2.
Photo Bill Strite
At 12:28 Hours, Saturday, September 27, 2014 the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for an auto accident with person's legs underneath the auto.
Photo Bill Strite
There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. Estimated Damage: $40000.00 Fire Building, $10,000 Exposure building.
Photo Bill Strite
3rd Alarm: Engines 12 & 38; Truck 21 Truck 29 and Engine 29 were on the scene also.
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At 10:22 Hrs Stanton Command requested the 3rd Alarm.
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2 Alarm: Engines 9 & 19; Trucks 3; Heavy Rescue 9 and Medic 19. SOC, SO1 Cars 401, 405, and Car 3.
Photo Bill Strite
District 1 arrived on the scene with heavy fire on the 2nd floor of a 3 story with fire extending into the B exposure. At 10:16 District 1 requested the 2nd Alarm.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 23 reported smoke in the area.
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The Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched to a one alarm fire at 2615 Stanton, Avenue, Walnut Hills at 10:14 hrs 8-5-14. One Alarm: Engines 23 & 5; Trucks 23 & 19; RAT 32; Districts 1 (CPT Hornback) and 3 (DC McWilliams); Medic 2; Heavy Rescue 9; ALS 32 and SO2.
Photo Bill Strite
Medic 35 2014 Ford/Life Star Shop #41451
The ambulance body is a Braun that has been remounted on to a new chassis.
Photo Steve Hagy
The former quarters of Engine 26 on July 17, 2014. The building still looks good - maybe Riverside could have an engine company in here again!
Photo Steve Hagy
An attractive feature of the old Delhi Avenue station is the large "26" at the top of the building.
The decoration above could be a paddlewheel or perhaps the wheel of a steamboat. Possibly a nod to the neighrborhood of Riverside?
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine, Medic, and Truck 2's quarters on July 17, 2014. The red bay door really improved the appearance of this station that opened in 1939.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine and Truck 20 in quarters. The Engine is running with a spare Sutphen engine and the Truck has a Rosenbauer aerial.
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Member of Truck 2 opening up the soffit on the B/C corner.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Trucks 32 A Side and Truck 31 D Side operating their ladder pipes.
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Truck 32 on the A Side.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Two families have been displaced by the fire (2 adults on the 1st floor and 1 adult / 5 children on the 2nd floor). The Red Cross assited the 2nd floor occupants.
Photo David Mullis, IFPA
The building was a total loss estimated at $80,000. There were no reported injuries. 61 Cincinnati Firefighters worked to extinguish this fire.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
An aggressive interior fire attack was initiated and a 2nd Alarm was requested by the Incident Commander due to the heavy fire conditions in the large structure. 2nd Alarm: Engines 38 & 32; Truck 31; Heavy Rescue 14; ALS 34.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Working Fire Medic: Medic 9. Sheehan Command requested an Additional Engine: Engine 8 was dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Initial arriving Fire Crews reported heavy fire on the first floor rear of a 2 story with attic (2-A) balloon frame constructed multi-family dwelling. All residents were reported out of the structure upon arrival.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 8:06 pm, the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center dispatched a 1 Alarm complement to 132 Sheehan Ave, Hartwell after receiving multiple calls reporting a fire at that location. 1 Alarm: Engines 2 & 9; Trucks 2 & 32; RAT 20; Districts 3 (McWilliams) & 4 (Frazier); Medic 2; ALS 32; Heavy Rescue 9 and SO-2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Damage is estimated at $100,000 and the building is a total loss. Temperature at the time was 5 degrees.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Move ups: Truck 32 to the 19's, Truck 31 to the 23's and Truck 21 to the 3's.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Working fire Medic 29. Engine 5 and Truck 29 were in the area and were added to the fire for manpower.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
District 1 went on scene with the first floor front of a 1 1/2 story A Frame full involved. Crews made an aggressive attack and found a victim in the first floor rear. They rescued her and she was transported to UC Hospital in critical condition.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 20:49 Hours on 1-23-14, the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house on fire across from 2220 May Street, Walnut Hills. 1 Alarm: Engines 23 & 19; Trucks 23 & 19; RAT 3; Districts 1 (Prophett) & 3 (Monahan); Medic 19; Heavy Rescue 9; ALS 32 and SO-2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no reported injuries to any civilians or firefighters, but unfortunately the family dog perished in the fire. The Red Cross was called to assist the two adults who were displaced.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Griffin Command requested an additional Engine and Truck for manpower. Engine 9 and Truck 23 were dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Companies mounted an aggressive interior attack but due to volume of fire and the first floor burning thru multiple places, units went defensive.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Truck 2 went on scene with heavy fire showing from basement and 1st Floor of a 2 Story Brick single family home. Working Fire Medic: Medic 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Companies were dispatched for a reported house on fire at 0204 hrs, 1-1-14 at 7512 Griffin Drive in Roselawn. 1 Alarm: Engines 2 & 8; Trucks 2 & 32; RAT 31; Districts 4 (Breifelder) & 3 (CPT Craig Coburn); Heavy Rescue 9, Medic 2, ALS 32 and SO2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Heavy Rescue 9 built a rake to shore up the area above the window where the vehicle entered the building.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Injuries appeared to be minor, but the Building which housed the Talbert House, Centerpoint Mental Health suffered moderate damages.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Truck 31 went on the scene and requested 2 medic units and District 4. Medics 46, Medic 23 and District 4 were dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Around 20:05 Hours, 12-20-13, Engine 31, Truck 31 and Heavy Rescue 9 were dispatched for an auto accident with vehicle into a building at 4760 Madison Road, Oakley.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no reported injuries to civilian or firefighters. Damage is estimated at $20,000.00.
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Engine 49 went on scene with smoke showing from a 1 Story Wood Frame A. Working Fire Medic: Medic 23.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 49 & 46; Trucks 31 & 18; RAT 23, Districts 4 (Zimmerman) & 1 (Prophett); Medic 46, Heavy Rescue 9, ALS 34 and SO2 (DC Washington).
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
About 13:48 hrs Cincinnati Fire Dispatch received a call for a reported bedroom on fire at 4918 Plainville Road, Madisonville on 12-12-13.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. Damage is estimated at $80,000.00. The City of Cincinnati Building Department was called to the scene to evaluate the structural integrity of the home.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Due the large volume of fire crews initially fought the fire defensively. After suppressing the fire crews switched to offensive operations and entered the home. However, due the fire spread crews were not able to safely reach the main body of the fire, so a withdrawal was conducted and defensive operations re-established.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Working fire Medic: Medic 29.
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Truck 32 while responded reported heavy smoke column visible. District 1 went on the scene with a fully involved 1 A Wooden frame.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 3 & 17 (both moving up to District 4 Stations); Trucks 32 & 19; RAT 23; District 1 (Prophett) & 3 (Monahan); Medic 23; Heavy Rescue 14; ALS 34 and SO 2 (DC Washington). Engine 23, and Heavy Rescue 9 added themselves to the box.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 14:28 Hours on 12-12-13,the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received a call from a passerby stating there was a fire in the home at 4801 Ridge Road, Oakley. Most District 4 units were still at the 1 alarm on Plainville Road in Madisonville when this call was dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
This vehicle got hit twice.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Minor injuries for all involved.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Units Dispatched: Engine 12; Truck 20; Medics 12; Heavy Rescue 14; District 3 (Greve) and ALS 34. Additional Medics requested: Medic 19 and 29.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 02:02, 12-8-13, Companies were dispatched for a multiple vehicle accident on Southbound I-75 at Mile Marker 2.9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Interior of the car showing where the passenger was trapped.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The entrapped 15 year old passenger was transported to Children's Hospital with moderate injuries. The 16 year old driver was also transported to Children's with minor injuries. The snow plow operator was not hurt.
Photo Bill Strite
After 19 Minutes the members of Engine 35, Truck 24 and Heavy Rescue 14 freed the passenger.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Units Dispatched: Engine 35, Truck 24, Heavy Rescue 14, District 3 (Greve), ALS 35, Medic 35. Medic 17 was dispatched as an additional Medic unit.
Photo Bill Strite
Companies were dispatched at 4:59, 12-07-13 for an auto accident involving a snow plow and a sedan at the intersection of Boudinot Avenue and Daytona Avenue (Westwood).
Photo Bill Strite
There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. The building and contents were a total loss.
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Units went on the scene with a one story metal frame auto repair facility fully involved. Address was behind 4120 Clifton Avenue, Spring Grove Village.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 38 & 20; Trucks 20, 32; RAT 19; Districts 3 (Monahan) 2 (Parker); Medic 9; ALS 38; Heavy Rescue 9 and SO 2.
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Around 16:46 Hours, 11-30-13, Truck 32 came on the radio and stated that there was a large loom up around Kenard and Spring Grove Avenues and they were responding to investigate. The Fire Tower came back stating they were receiving a call for a building on fire across from the Kenard Kroger.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The cause of the fire has been determined as a careless smoker, damage is estimated at $30,000.00 in damage. One firefighter was transported to the hospital and was treated and released.
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All residents had evacuated prior to fire department arrival. An aggressive interior attack extinguished a second floor bedroom fire in about 20 minutes. Working smoke alarms alerted the resident and she was able to escape unharmed.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Initial arriving fire units reported a working fire on the second floor. Working fire Medic: Medic 12
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At 5:08 am the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received a telephone call reporting an house fire at 2554 Orland Avenue in Westwood. 1 Alarm: Engines 21 & 35; Trucks 21 & 24; RAT 17; Districts 2 (Greve) & 3 (McWilliams); Heavy Rescue 14; Medic 21; ALS 34 and SO 2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were three dogs and six cats also in the house. Unfortunately one cat and one dog perished while all others were rescued.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The cause of the fire was determined to be a candle that was possibly knocked over by one of the pets. Damage from the fire was estimated at $40,000. There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries at this incident. Thirty-two firefighters were utilized at this incident.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
On arrival, companies found heavy smoke and a working fire in a two story frame, single family dwelling. Per the dispatch, companies were aware they possibly had a person trapped and proceeded to determine her location. The trapped person was located in the basement, and trapped by a fire in the stairwell and glass block security windows. Two firefighters were able to open a window with a sledge hammer and pulled the woman to safety. An aggressive interior attack brought the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Working Fire Medic: Medic 9
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One Alarm: Engines 31 & 46; Trucks 31 & 23; RAT 18; Districts 4 (Breitfelder) & 1 (Arnold); Medic 46; ALS 32; Heavy Rescue 9 and SO 2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 9:00 PM, the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received a call for a house on fire and a person heard screaming from within the structure at 4116 Milsbrae Avenue in Oakley.
Photo Bill Strite
There were no civilian or firefighter injuries and the fire was held to the apartment of origin.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
2nd Alarm: Engines 20 & 34; Truck 24 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 35 went on the scene with heavy smoke showing from the 3rd floor. At 0743 a second alarm was struck due to the time of day and life hazards.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 0740 hrs the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a report of an apartment on fire at 3375 McHenry Avenue, Guardian Apartments in Westwood. 1 Alarm: Engines 35 & 12; Trucks 21 & 20; RAT 29; Districts 3 (Weber) & 2 (Freel); Medic 12, Heavy Rescue 14; ALS 34 and SO 2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Dedication day at the new station. When opened this house had Engine, Medic, and ALS 35 assigned. Since then Truck 21 has been reassigned as Truck 35.
Photo Steve Hagy
Dignitaries line up with the big scissors for the dedication of Engine 35's new home.
Photo Steve Hagy
Local 48 President Matt Alter addresses the people on-hand for the dedication of the new firehouse
for Engine 35. The ceremony took place on October 23, 2013.
Photo Steve Hagy
Crew of Engine 5 get together for a group shot.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no injuries and the building was unoccupied.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 21:25 Hours Command ordered defensive operations. The roof collapsed and the building developed a large crack in the front of the building.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 21:18 Hours District 2 requested the 2nd Alarm due heavy fire exposure on the D Side. 2nd Alarm: Engines 12 & 14; Truck 24 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite
Truck 21 went on the scene with Heavy Fire through the Roof of a 3 story brick building. Medic 12 Working Fire Medic.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 21:12 Hours the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a reported building on fire at Freeman Avenue and York Street in the West End with multiple calls received. Address was 1010 York Street. 1 Alarm: Engines 29 & 5; Trucks 21 & 17; Districts 2 (Parker) & 1 (Washington); Medic 29; Heavy Rescue 14; ALS 34 and SO 2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
10 residents were rescued by firefighters and there were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. Cause was "unattended cooking materials on the stove" and there was $50,000 in damages.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 24 went on the scene with heavy fire showing from the third floor of a multifamily with people trapped and requested the 2nd Alarm. 2nd Alarm Engine 29; Medic 21 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
As District 2 went responding the fire tower reported possible people trapped on the third floor, District 2 requested an additional Engine & Truck. Engine 35 and Truck 3 were dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 05:24 hours the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a one alarm fire for a report of fire on the third floor of 3792 Westmont Drive (South Fairmont). One Alarm: Engines 24 and 21; Trucks 24 and 17; RAT 29; Districts 2 (Washington) & 1 (Arnold); Medic 24; Heavy Rescue 14; ALS 34 & SO 2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Crew of Ladder 23 load ZBoat 23 back on its trailer.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Boat was recovered and towed to Schmidt Boat Launch.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 46, Truck 3 with Boat 3, Heavy Rescue 14 with Z Boat 14, Truck 23 with Z Boat 23, Heavy Rescue 9, District 4 and SO2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched on 9-14-13 at 20:50 Hours for an Ohio River emergency for a stranded boat east of Schmidt Boat Launch.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Crews of Engine 29 and Truck 29.
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The fire started on the first floor and extended into the stairwell. The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished. The fire caused $20,000 in damage and there were no injuries.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 5 cleared an EMS run in Over the Rhine and was added to the call. Working Fire Medic: Medic 19 Republic Command request additional Engine Company for Man Power and Engine 12 had just cleared another run in Over the Rhine and were dispatched.
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1 Alarm: Engines 29 & 14; Trucks 29 & 3; RAT 21; Districts 1 Louis Arnold & 2 Dave Greve; Medic 29: Heavy Rescue 14; ALS 34 and SO 2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Cincinnati Firefighters responded to a fire in a 3 story unoccupied multi-dwelling at 1627 Republic St. in Over-the-Rhine at 12:57 A.M.
Photo Bill Strite
Truck 17 towing ZBoat 17.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Units actually discovered and aided two stalled boats on the river.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Units dispatched were Truck 3 & Boat 3, Heavy Rescue 14 & Z Boat 14, Truck 17 & Z Boat 17, Heavy Rescue 9, District 2 and SO 2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Cincinnati Fire Department units were dispatched to the Ohio River West of the Southside Boat Dock, on 8-24-13 for a stranded boat.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The cabin was a total loss.
Photo David Mullis, IFPA
The area was very hard to get into and limited the amount of fire fighters who could be around the cabin. The cabin overlooked Columbia Parkway.
Photo David Mullis, IFPA
SO2 and Truck 23 went on the scene with a small cabin down over a hill fully involved with exposure problem. Medic 19 working fire Medic.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 23 & 19; Trucks 23 & 3; RAT 32; Districts 1 (Potter) & District 4 (Frazier), SO 2, Medic 23, ALS 32 and Heavy Rescue 9. Engine 3 was dispatched but Engine 23 cleared another run and District 1 requested Engine 3 continue due to the location of the fire.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Around 17:00 hours the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a reported cabin on fire at the end of Ingleside Avenue in East Walnut Hills.
Photo David Mullis, IFPA
2011 Spartan/Rosenbauer 109' Aerial Shop #91651
Entered service on August 1, 2011.
Photo Steve Hagy
The bumper says it all!
Photo Steve Hagy
Home to Truck 19, Engine 19, and Medic 19 is this 3-bay station in the heart of Corryville.
Photo Steve Hagy
When Engine 25's quarters were constructed the Fire Commisioners were:
Jas. M. Doherty
Abe. Furst
Edwin. Stevens
Chas. Fleischman
Jos. R. Mergue
Photo Steve Hagy
The former station for Engine 25 at 2200 Gest Street has been in use as a factory for many years now.
Photo Steve Hagy
This view from the summer of 2013 of Engine 42's former quarters
shows some of the neighborhood that the company once protected.
Photo Steve Hagy
Heavy Rescue 14 transfered about 70 Gallons of diesel fuel from the saddle tank.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no injuries.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 12 requested an Engine (Engine 34) be dispatched to the corner of Draper Street & Cook Street to establish a water supply if needed.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
About 11:00 hrs, 7-4-13, Engine 12 and Heavy Rescue 14 were dispatched to a jackknifed tractor trailer with ruptured saddle tank on Southbound I-75 south of Hopple Street.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The car was a total loss.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Units arrived on the scene with a car on fire with fire in the engine compartment with no persons in the vehicle.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 12:50 Hours, 7-4-13, Engine 14, Truck 3 and Heavy Rescue 14 were dispatched for a car on fire South Bound I-75 at the 7th Street exit with possibly persons still inside the vehicle.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
This fire was fought defensively due to the heavy fire. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Central Parkway Command requested an additional engine to access the C Side from W. McMicken Avenue. Engine 19 was dispatched.
Photo David Jones
Units went on the scene with heavy smoke and fire on the second floor of a three story wood frame dwelling. Medic 21 Working fire Medic Unit.
Photo David Jones
Around 16:00 The Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a building on fire 2912 Central Parkway. 1 Alarm: Engines 12 & 34; Trucks 20 & 21; RAT 3, Districts 3 (Weber) & 2 (Acting DC Smith); ALS 34, Medic 12, SO-2, Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
CFD Explorers help load 5" supply line.
Photo Bill Strite
A Fire Lieutenant's foot went through a hole in the 3rd floor floor and received minor burns to his foot. 2 Adults and 13 children were displaced and were assisted by the American Red Cross.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
SOC Chief makes his way to the third floor to assume interior duties.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 18:48 Hours due to the amount of fire and exposures Trimble Command requested the 2nd Alarm. 2nd Alarm: Engines 9 & 46; Truck 3; Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 32 called heavy smoke in the area and went on the scene with heavy smoke and fire on the third floor of a three story wood frame duplex. Working Fire Medic Medic 23.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
About 1845 hrs 4-5-13 the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched to 3613 Trimble Avenue, Avondale, for a reported bathroom on fire. 1 Alarm: Engines 23 & 32; Trucks 23 & 32; RAT 31; Districts 1 (Zimmerman) & 4 (Frazier); Medic 9; ALS 32; SO 2; Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Car 1 - 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Shop #12187
Currently the Chief and the four Asst. Chiefs are assigned autos of this style.
Photo Steve Hagy
The Big Team Engine 23 making a rainbow!
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
After Command went defensive, Trucks 19 and 32 preparing for ladder pipes.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Due to size of the building Glenwood Command requested 2 additional engine companies on Side C for handlines and to supply Trucks 31's ladder pipe. Engines 46 and 12 were dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Due to amount of Fire and Size of Building Glenwood Command requested the 2nd Alarm: 2nd Alarm: Engines 19 & 34; Truck 31; Heavy Rescue 14 and Medic 23.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1st Alarm units went on the scene with heavy smoke showing from the roof and third floor.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 14:00 on 2-16-13 companies were dispatched for a reported structure on fire at 826 Glenwood Avenue, Avondale. 1 Alarm: Engines 23 & 9; Trucks 32 & 19; RAT 2; Districts 1 (Phillips) & 4 (Zimmerman); Heavy Rescue 9; Medic 9, ALS 32 and SO 2.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
District 4, Chief Zimmerman directs operations on the B-Side.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine Company 12 (Unit 3)
Photo Bill Strite IFPA
There were two adults and three children displaced due to the fire. Damage was estimated at $50,000.
Photo Bill Strite IFPA
There was one minor injury to an adult occupant and he was transported to the emergency room via a Cincinnati Fire Department Medic Unit.
Photo Bill Strite IFPA
Initial arriving units reported heavy fire on the first floor and immediately requested a Second Alarm, due to an exposed dwelling next door to the fire building. The first arriving companies initiated an aggressive interior attack on the fire, and extinguished the bulk of the fire within 15 minutes.
Photo Bill Strite IFPA
On January 24, 2013 at 9:55 P.M. the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received a telephone call reporting a fire in the first floor of 3201 McHenry Ave (Westwood).
Photo Bill Strite IFPA
Cause of the fire was determined to be electrical in nature. The Red Cross was notified and assisted with 3 displaced adults.
Photo Bill Strite IFPA
Damage is estimated at $25,000. There were no reported injuries.
Photo Bill Strite IFPA
Due to the location of the fire and the difficulty in accessing the attic area, two additional Fire Companies were requested and it took firefighters more than 30 minutes to bring the fire under control. The fire was confined to the attic area.
Photo Bill Strite IFPA
On January 24, 2013 at 11:31 PM the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received a telephone call reporting a house on fire at 3235 Brater Avenue (Western Hills).
Photo Bill Strite IAFP
No firefighter or civilian injures. Damages estimated at $150,000.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Command called for an additional Truck company (Truck 17) and then later 2 additional Engine Companies (Engines 21 and 17).
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 12 called smoke in the area and then arrived on scene first of a 1 story warehouse with smoke showing from roof. Working fire Medic 51 and ALS 34.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 34 & 5; Trucks 21 & 20; RAT 29 Districts 3 (Weber)/2 (Herth); Medic 19 and Heavy Rescue 14. Heavy Rescue 14 was tied up waiting for PD on I-74 because of an accident so Squad 9 was dispatched. Engine 12 was available and was added. Heavy Rescue 14 cleared the accident and responded.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Around 16:35 hrs, January 5, 2013, the Cincinnati Fire Department were dispatched for a reported building on fire in the vicinity of Township Avenue & Sidney Avenue. Address was 1045 Township Avenue, Camp Washington.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 12:50 PM a one alarm fire was dispatched for a building on fire at the intersection of Knox Street and Waveland Place in South Fairmount.
Photo David Jones
District 3 - 2012 Ford Expedition Shop #20693
The stickers on the rear window represent some of the individual
company emblems for District 3 units.
Photo Steve Hagy
2nd Alarm: Engines 37 and 14 and Truck 29. There were no Civilian or Firefighter injuries.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
11:08 Rapid Command requests 2nd Alarm due to heavy fire conditions and a partial roof collapse.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
District 2 went on the scene at 10:53 with a working fire 2 A wooden Frame with fire showing Side C. 10:55 Working Fire Medic: Medic 17 and ALS 34.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Heavy Rescue 14 reported smoke from Gest Street.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 24 & 17; Trucks 24 & 17; RAT 21; Districts 2 (Hearth) & 1 (Phillips), Medic 24 and Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 10:50 Hours, 12-27-12, a One Alarm was dispatched for a reported house on fire at 1012 Rapid Avenue, Price Hill.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
LT from Truck 32 who also bailed from the 2nd floor showes his Fat Ivan which was on his helment The LT is the inventor and owner of Fat Ivan Door door chocks.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Firefighter from Truck 32 who bailed out of 2nd floor when it flashed.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Three adults and one child are being assisted by Red Cross. 53 firefighters were required to extinguish this fire.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The building is a total loss, damage is estimated at $80,000. There were no injuries to any civilians.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Truck 32 A was forced to bail out of a second floor window on to the front porch roof the 2nd floor when the 2nd floor flashed. Both members had all their gear on and the gear did its job and protected both firefighters. Both firefighters were treated on the scene and continued their tour.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
01:28 Hrs 3rd Alarm struck due to volume of fire impinging on the B & D Exposures. Third Alarm: Engines 34 & 5 and Truck 21.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
01:22 Hrs 2nd Alarm requested by Blair Command. Second Alarm: Engines 23 & 9; Truck 3; Heavy Rescue 14 and ALS 34.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
01:19 Hrs Working Fire Medic 23 and ALS 32 dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Units went on scene at Cleveland and Reading with nothing evident. Communications relayed that they got a call from 851 Blair Avenue for a house with flames showing from the first floor. At 01:17 Hrs Engine 32 went on the scene with a working fire on the 1st floor of a 2 Family 2 Story A with Heavy fire coming out of the D Side.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 32 & 19; Trucks 32 & 19; RAT 23; Districts 3 (McWilliams) & 1 (Greve); Medic 19 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 01:12 Hrs CFD units were dispatched for a 1 Alarm for the report of a house on fire at Cleveland Avenue and Reading Road.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The cause of the fire was determined to be combustibles to close to a wood burning stove flue. The family was displaced from their home due to the extensive damage caused by the fire.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no reported injuries at the fire with damage estimated at $150,000.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Working fire Medic 3 and ALS 32.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 7 went on the scene with fire showing out the chimney and light smoke showing from the eves.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 7 & 46, Trucks 18 & 31, RAT 23, Districts 4 & 1, Medic 46 and Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 17:42 Hours, The Cincinnati Fire Department were dispatched to 1600 Mears Avenue, Mt. Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati, for a reported chimney fire and attic fire.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1st in Engine 12 using its deck gun on the B side of the building.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The fire flares up in the A/D corner.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Trucks 19 and 21 using their ladder pipes on the A Side of the structure.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Units are were on the scene until 11:00 Hrs 11-1-12 dousing hot spots. The building was a total loss and the building on the D side exposure suffered a roof collapse from water.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no civilian injuries but one firefighter was transported to the hospital for a minor knee injury.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 23:39 Spring Grove Command struck the 3rd Alarm. 3rd Alarm: Engines 5 & 38 and Truck 32.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 23:31 Hrs. Spring Grove Command requested 2nd Alarm for heavy fire through out the structure with tank trucks on the B side. 2nd Alarm: Engines 21 & 20; Truck 29; ALS 34 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 12 reported heavy smoke in the area as they left quarters. Engine 12 went on scene of a working fire in a single story brick industrial building with heavy fire in the rear.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 23:28 Hours, 10-31-12, The Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a One Alarm Fire at 3126 Spring Grove Avenue, cross streets of Avon Place and Ethan Ave in the Camp Washington Neighborhood. One Alarm: Engines 12 & 34; Trucks 21 & 19; RAT 20; Districts 3 (Weber) & Grieve; Medic 19 and Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
2011 Spartan/Rosenbauer 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #11671
Photo Steve Hagy
2011 Spartan/Rosenbauer 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #11672
Photo Steve Hagy
2011 Spartan/Rosenbauer 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #11673
Photo Steve Hagy
2009 Spartan - General Safety (Rosenbauer) 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #81672
Photo Steve Hagy
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #31684
This apparatus was originally assigned to Engine 20.
Photo Steve Hagy
"Siempre Leal" which we believ translates to "Always Loyal".
Photo Steve Hagy
2011 Spartan/Rosenbauer 109' Aerial Shop #91652
Photo Steve Hagy
2011 Spartan/Rosenbauer 109' Aerial Shop #91652
Truck 20 is shown while operating at a 2-alarm fire on Delaney Street.
Photo Steve Hagy
Work has begun on the new station for Engine 35 on Harrison Avenue. This photo shows the location on August 12, 2012, just a couple of weeks after the ground breaking.
Photo Steve Hagy
Quarters of Engine 50 as it appeared in the summer of 2012.
Photo Steve Hagy
District 3 - 2012 Ford Expedition Shop #20693
Photo Steve Hagy
There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. There were 102 Cincinnati Firefighters operating on the scene.
Photo David Jones
Damage was estimated at $30K for the fire building and $10K for the exposure building.
Photo David Jones
Companies stayed on the scene throughout the night and early morning as the Cincinnati Building Department demolished the building.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 23:11 Command requested 4th Alarm for Manpower: Engines 32, 50 & 35.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 20:42 Command requested 3rd Alarm: Engines 23 & 37; Truck 20 and Medic 29.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Command requested additional Truck Co. Truck 3 was dispatched. At 20:46 Command request 2 additional Engine Co.'s to bring water to scene. Engines 12 & 5 dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
District 2 on Scene with heavy smoke on the 2nd & 3rd floors. At 20:06 District 2 requested 2nd Alarm. 2nd Alarm: Engines 29 & 24; Truck 24; District 3; Medic 21; ALS 34, ALS 32 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 20:03 Hours the Cincinnati Fire Communications dispatched a 1 Alarm for a report of a building on fire 650 Neave Street (Lower Price Hill). 1 Alarm: Engines 21 & 14; Trucks 17 & 21; RAT 29; Districts 2 (Merz) & 1 (Potter); Medic 17 and Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo David Jones
Area of the origin of the fire at the rear of 2120 Gilbert Avenue.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The Command Group of the CFD watch the progress of the firefighters.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Accountibility manned by Firefighter Ethan Pagliaro, Truck 32 limited duty working out of the SOC Chief's office.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no Firefighter or Civilian injuries. 8 Condo units were damaged and damages were estimated at $1,200,000.00.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
13:27 District 1 struck the 3rd Alarm bring: Engines 34 & 46; Truck 17; ALS 32 and Medic 29.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
13:20 District 1 requested the 2nd Alarm bring: Engines 14 & 29; Truck 24, Heavy Rescue 9; ALS 34; Medic 3. Truck 32 added themselves to the box.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 23 & 5; Trucks 23 & 3; RAT 29; Districts 1 (CPT Coburn & 2 (Herth); Heavy Rescue 14 and Medic 3. Truck 19 (using Truck 21's apparatus), and Engine 19 added themselves on the call.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
13:17 Hours the one alarm assignment was dispatched for a reported smoke coming from a deck at 2120 Gilbert Avenue. (Walnut Hills)
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Damage was estimated at less than $10,000.00. There were 31 FF’s that responded to this incident.
Photo David Jones
This fire was the scene of the previous fire on 3-31-12. Future CFD Firefighter Daniel Flagler helps Firefighter Billy Houston, Engine 21 pack hose.
Photo David Jones
The fire was knocked down in approximately 20 minutes and crews remained on the scene for approximately 2 hours extinguishing hot spots. There were no reported injuries.
Photo Mohawk Engine Co. 12
Initial arriving units observed a 2-story wood frame, single family dwelling fully involved. The first arriving officer ordered a defensive attack due to it being fully involved and vacant.
Photo Mohawk Engine Co. 12
At 16:14 P.M. the Cincinnati Fire Tower received a call reporting fire coming from a single-family dwelling at the intersection of Knox and Waveland. 1 Alarm: Engines 21 & 12; Trucks 17 & 29; RAT 24; Districts 2 (CPT Vollmer) & 3 (CPT Cayse; Medic 21 and Heavy Rescue 14. Working Fire: Medic 12 and ALS 34.
Photo Mohawk Engine Co. 12
The cause of the fire is listed as unattended cooking. Damage is estimated at approximately $50,000. There were no reported Civilian or Firefighter injuries. 2 Cats in the apartment perished.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 5 located the fire an apartment on the 7th floor with heavy fire throughout. The fire was extinguished quickly but removing the smoke in the building was a problem.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 18:37 Garfield Command requested a 2nd Alarm due to the size of the building,trouble getting to the fire and the amount civilains who needed to evcuate. 2 Alarm: Engines 29, 19, 21; Truck 21; ALS 34 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 18:26 Cincinnati Fire Communictions dispatched the rest of the box because they received calls of smoke on the 7th Floor. 1 Alarm: Engines 3 & 5; Truck 17; RAT 19; District 2 (Herth); Medic 3; Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 18:24 Engine 14, Truck 3 and District 1 (Phillips) were dispatched to a manual pull station alarm at Garfield Tower Apartments, 111 Garfield Place.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Damages were estimated at $60,000.00. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported. 64 Firefighters operated at this fire.
Photo Bill Strite, IFAPA
Acting District 1 Chief CPT. Monohan discusses getting companies back in service with Company Offices.
Photo David Mullis, IFPA
After the fire in the duct work was knocked down Command requested two additional Truck Companies for salavage. Trucks 23 and 24 were dispatched.
Photo David Mullis, IFPA
Units tracked the fire down to a grease fire in the duct work of Boi na Braza Brazilian Steakhouse which terminated on the 6 floor level. Both Boi na Braza and Morton's Steakhouse were full of Father's Day diners and were evacuated.
Photo David Jones
At 19:04 Hrs Engine 5 requested a 2nd Alarm due to the amount of smoke on the outside of the building and the size of the building. 2nd Alarm: Engines 29, 21 & 23; Truck 19; ALS 34; Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo David Jones
At 19:03 Hours reported heavy smoke in the area of Fifth & Vine Streets. The fire tower came back with that they had received mutltiple calls and a fire alarm at Carew Tower. 1 Alarm: Engines 14, 3 & 5; Trucks 3 & 29; RAT 17; Districts 1 (CPT. Monohan & 2 Herth) Medic 3 and Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo David Jones
Crews of Engine & Truck 23.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
23's house went on scene with smoke comming from the eaves of a 3 story structure. Medic 19 and ALS 32 working fire.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 23 & 32; Trucks 23 & 19; RAT 32; Districts 1 (Phillips) & 4 (Zimmerman); Medic 23 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
About 18:20 Hrs a 1 alarm was dispatch for smoke coming from a roof at 2827 Park Avenue, Walnut Hills.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The Boat owner suffered minor burns to both his legs. The boat was destroyed and the dock suffered minor fire damage.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
District 4 made it a can handle for Engine & Truck 18.
Photo David Mullis, IFPA
1 Alarm Response: Engines 18 & 46; Trucks 18 & 23; RAT 3; Districts 4 & 1; Medic 23 and Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo David Mullis, IFPA
On Saturday, 6-2-12, around 19:40 Hrs when the Fire Tower dispatched a 1 Alarm fire for a boat and the dock on fire at Schmidt Boat Launch at 2994 Humbart Avenue (East End).
Photo David Mullis, IFPA
Members of Heavy Rescue 14 heading up river in ZBoat 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Nothing was found and the call was out tapped as "Good Intent".
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Water Emergency Response: Engine 18 with Z Boat 18, Truck 23 with Z Boat 23, Heavy Rescue 14 with Z Boat 14, Truck 3 with Boat 3, Heavy Rescue 9 with Z Boat 9 and District 4.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 18:05, 6-1-12 Cincinnati Fire Communications dispatched units to the Ohio River in the 3000 Block of Humbert Ave for a report of an overturned boat with 2 people in a life raft.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Roof has collapsed due to the amount of fire in the attic.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Member of Truck 24 going to the roof.
Photo David Jones
Scene on the A Side.
Photo David Jones
Member of Truck 17 setting up for ladder pipe operations.
Photo David Jones
There were no reported injuries to civilians or fire fighters. The house was a total loss and was razed that evening by the Cincinnati Building Department.
Photo David Jones
District 2 requested 2 additional Engines and Engines 5 & 12 were dispatched.
Photo David Jones
District 2 reported smoke in the area and then when arrived on the scene reported fire and heavy smoke on the C/D Side of a 3 story wood frame.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 21 & 17: Trucks 24 & 29: RAT 17: Districts 2 & 1: Medic 21? and Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
View from Heavy Rescue from Guest Street.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 10:47 Hours The Fire Tower dispatched a reported structure fire at 1920 State Avenue in the South Fairmont Neighborhood.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Members of Medic 19, Truck 19 and Engine 23 prepare to lift patient on to a backboard.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Members of Heavy Rescue 9 and Truck 19 stabilized the car with struts.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Medic 19 transported the victim to UC Hospital.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Truck 19 was first on the scene with a single vehicle on its side with a single female victim who was ejected.
Photo Bill Strite
About 14:00 Hrs 5-5-12, Engine 19, Truck 19, Heavy Rescue 9, Medic 19, ALS 32 and District 1 were dispatched for a reported accident with entrapment I-71 Northbound at the 5.6 Mile Marker.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Chief Braun and Mrs. Sue Braun check up on the firefighters in rehab.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Retired CFD LT Jay Shearman of Engine 18 (Unit 1) was enroute to lunch at the 18's when ran into this scene.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Sixty-one firefighters operated at this incident.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Damage is estimated at $50,000.00 dollars.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no occupants home at the time of the fire. Red Cross was called to temporarily house the residents. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries. Three pet dogs were lost in the fire.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 11:22 AM a Second-Alarm was called due to the labor intensive process of opening up all ceilings and walls to check for and extinguish the fire. Second Alarm: Engines 23 & 7; Truck 3 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 18 & 46; Trucks 18 & 23; RAT 31; Districts 4 (CPT Howell) & 1 (Arnold); Medic 23 and Heavy Rescue 14. Initial arriving fire units found heavy fire from the rear of the first floor and heavy smoke from the eaves of the two story with attic, single family dwelling. 11:16 AM Working Fire: Medic 51 and ALS 32.
Photo Bill Strite. IFPA
At 11:13 A.M. the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received a telephone call reporting a structure fire at 3243 Riverside Drive. (Columbia Tusculum)
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Quarters of Engine 31 - Truck 31 - District 4 as it appeared in 2012.
Photo Steve Hagy
2011 Spartan/Rosenbauer 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #11670
Photo Steve Hagy
2011 Spartan/General Safety/Rosenbauer 109' Aerial Shop #01650
Photo Steve Hagy
There were a total of 63 Cincinnati Fire Department personnel that operated at this scene and fire crews remained on the scene for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were a total of two adults and one child treated and transported to local hospitals. There were also an additional three adults treated at the scene by paramedics but refused transport to the hospital. There was one minor firefighter injury.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Damage is estimated at $60,000.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
21:07 Hrs 3rd Alarm: Engines 34 & 9 and Truck 21. Shortly after their arrival is determined they would not be utilized at the scene and were placed back in service.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
20:59 Hrs 2nd Alarm: Engines 5 & 46; Truck 3; ALS 34, Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1st Alarm: Engines 19 & 32; Trucks 23 & 19; RAT 32; Districts 1 (Potter) 4 (Frazier), Medic 23; and Heavy Rescue 9. Initial arriving units reported a “working” fire in a four story brick multi-family building. Heavy fire was showing from the second floor “B” side of the building and several occupants were exiting the building by the interior stairway in the front of the building and the fire escape in the rear of this large four story building. ALS 32 and Medic 19.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 20:53 Hrs the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received several telephone calls reporting an apartment building on fire at 907 Foraker Ave, Walnut Hills, the evening of April 11, 2012.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
LT Currin, Truck 19 Accountibility Officer.
Photo David Jones
Members of Heavy Rescue 9 moving a 2 1/2" handline.
Photo David Jones
Crew of Heavy Rescue 9 breaching overhead roll up door.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Hamilton County companies on the scene (not a complete list) St. Bernard, Elmwood Place, Lockland, Reading, Springfield Twp, Norwood, Golf Manor, Woodlawn. EMS Companies Wyoming, Deer Park - Silverton, St. Bernard and Green Township.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 38 reported the St. Bernard had a large metal industrial building off at the intersection of Murray Road and Vine Streets at the Rumpke Recycling Plant.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The one Alarm was dispatched: Engines 38 & 51; Trucks 2 & 20; RAT 19; District 3 (Weber) & District 2 (Hearth); Medic 2 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
CFD Engine 38 was dispatched to report of smoke in the area around Este Avenue about 18:00 hrs.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 13:02 Waveland Command requested 2 Alarm. 2nd Alarm: Engines 29 & 5; Truck 20, ALS 32 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo David Jones
Engine 21 reported smoke in the area and then a working basement fire in a 1.5 story wood frame. ALS 34 and Medic 12 for the working fire.
Photo David Jones
1 Alarm: Engines 21 & 12; Trucks 17 & 29; RAT 24; Districts 2 (Zimmerman) & 3 Freel;Medic 21 and Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo David Jones
A great job done by all CFD Firefighters on the scene!
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 23:20 a Mayday was called for a Fire LT who fell through the second floor to the first floor. The LT was removed from the first floor thru a door on the B/C side. He was transported to UC Hospital for a back injury.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Firefighters removed a male civilian from the porch roof on Side A and he was transported to UC Hospital for smoke inhalation.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Due to the volume of fire Northern Command struck the 2nd Alarm at 22:56 Hrs. 2nd Alarm: Engines 23, 38 & 12; Truck 3 and Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 34, 9 & 32; Trucks 19 & 23; RAT 32; Districts 3 (Weber) & 1 (Phillips), ALS 32, Medic 9 and Heavy Rescue 9. Engine 34 went on scene with heavy fire on the 1st floor Side C. Working fire: Medic 29.
Photo Brian Hawkins, CFD
At around 22:50 Hrs the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house on fire at 336 Northern Avenue in Avondale.
Photo Brian Hawkins, CFD
District Chief 1 Potter surveys the damage.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no civilian or Firefighter injuries.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Because of the extensive overhaul require Engines 29 (Move up to Engine 49) and Engine 46 were special called for manpower.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 49 want on the scene with a working fire on the 2nd floor A/B corner of a 3 story wood frame single family vacant dwelling . Medic 23 was working fire Medic Unit.
Photo David Mullis, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 49 & 31; Trucks 31 & 18; RAT 23; Districts 4 (Frazier) & 1 (Potter); ALS 32; Medic 46 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 03:40, March 4, 2012, the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a reported porch on fire at 6115 Navarre Place (Madisonville) .
Photo David Mullis, IFPA
Sixty-one firefighters were utilized at this incident. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. Damage is estimated at $40,000.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
12:16 Hrs. 2nd Alarm for Manpower: Engines 2 & 51; Truck 31 and Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Upon arrival, companies found heavy smoke from the 3rd floor of a 3 story dwelling. Working Fire Medic: Medic 46
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 9 & 38; Trucks 2 & 32; RAT 20; District 3 (Monahan) & District 4 (Parker); ALS 32; Medic 12 and Heavy Rescue 9.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
On Thursday, March 1, 2012. At 11:47 AM, the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received a call from a passerby that there was a house on fire at 939 W. Seymour Avenue, Hartwell.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no injuries to either civilians or firefighters. The CFD rescued 7 persons from the building!
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
18:34 3rd Alarm requested by District 1 due to amount of victims in the building. Engines 5 & 46; Truck 31.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
18:33 2nd Alarm: Engines 32 & 3; Truck 29 and Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 18:29 Hrs Cincinnati Fire Department dispatched for reported fire in a building at 2636 Gilbert Avenue (Walnut Hills). 1 Alarm: Engines 23 & 19; Trucks 23 & 32; RAT 3; Districts 1 & 4; ALS 32; Medic 23 and Heavy Rescue 9. 18:30 Engine 23 Smoke in area. 18:31 Engine 23 working fire in a 3 story multifamily. 18:31 Medic 19 on working fire dispatch
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no injuries to firefighters.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
A Metro bus was called to keep the displaced residents warm. The American Red Cross was on the scene also.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
One Civilian was rescued by Truck 18 via the aerial ladder from a third floor window. He was treated and released on the scene.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 7 reported smoke in area and then a working fire on the 1st floor of a 3 story multifamily building. Medic 23 was dispatched as working fire medic unit.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engine 7 & 18; Trucks 18 & 31; RAT 3; Districts 4 (Parker) and 1 (Zimmerman); ALS 32; Medic 46; Heavy Rescue 14.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
About 08:35 Hours CFD units dispatched for a reported fire in the laundry room of an apartment building at 2301 Salvador Street, cross streets Roxbury and Sturdy in the Mt. Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
ALS 32, 2006 Ford Explorer, Shop # 60676. ALS 32 went in Service 1-22-12.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
ALS 32, 2006 Ford Explorer, Shop # 60676.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The Fire Investigations Unit was called to the scene to determine the cause and origin.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 8 had smoke in area and when they arrived on the scene the reported a working fire in a two story abandoned apartment building with the fire consuming the interior stairs from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
1 Alarm: Engines 8 & 49; Trucks 31 & 2; RAT 18; Districts 4 (Frazier) & 1 (Potter); ALS 34; Medic 2; Heavy Rescue 14. Medic 46 added as working fire medic unit.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 12:07 hours the resident of 3607 Northdale Place called reporting smoke coming from a vacant apartment building at 3615 Northdale Place.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Members of Truck 19 opening up a hoseline through one of the front windows.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Damage is estimated at $40,000.00 dollars. Seventy Five firefighters consisting of 15 Fire companies, Medical Units and Staff Personnel operated at this incident.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The fire was confined to the structure of origin and it took Fire Companies approximately 90 minutes the knock down the main body of fire. Companies were still on the scene at 5am extinguishing hot spots. There were no firefighters or civilian injuries.
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Initial arriving fire units reported a “working” fire in a three-story vacant industrial building with fire showing from the roof area. Due to the condition of the structure and access issues a defensive fire attack was initiated for safety reasons. A second, then third alarm was transmitted due to the size of the building, access problems and the potential for fire spread to adjacent structures.
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At 01:29 am the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received a telephone call reporting a building fire at Reading Rd. and Burnet Ave in Mt Auburn.
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Truck 19 1st Due Truck and Engine 3 2nd due Engine were browned out for the day.
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Two of the many handlines in service.
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Note the new and old helmet styles.
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During the fire units on Vine Street reported that the roof of 2026 Vine Street - "CSS, Carpenter Sign Service" collapsed due the water run off from the fire building. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. The building was abandoned but there were three squatters in the building when the fire started. Cause is under investigation by the CFD Fire Invesigations Unit.
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Units attempted to make an interior attack but at 20:09 Hours Mulberry Command ordered everyone out and went defensive due to the volume of fire. D1 requested one extra engine company. E20 was dispatched at 20:18 Hours.
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Units went on the scene with heavy fire showing from all three sides at 20:03 Hours. M3 dispatched for the working fire designation. E5 went in service from the EMS run they were on and added themselves to the run.
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One Alarm: Engines: 19 & 29; Trucks 29 & 3; RAT21; Districts 1 & 2; ALS34; M29 and HR14.
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A one alarm fire was dispatched at 20:00 hours.for a report of a building on fire at 2121 Vine Street Cross Streets Mulberry and E. Clifton (Mt. Auburn). Fire Building was 15 Mulberry and it was one story on Mulberry but facing Vine it was three stories.
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2011 Spartan/General Safety/Rosenbauer 109' Aerial Shop #01650
One of three purchased.
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Crews preparing to enter
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Engine 7 had smoke in the area and then when they went on the scene they had heavy fire on the second floor of a 2 A Frame single family dwelling.
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1 Alarm: Engine 7 & 46; Truck 18 & 31; RAT 23; Districts 4 (Parker) & 1 (Jones); ALS 34; Medic 46 and Heavy Rescue 14. 2nd due Engine 18 Browned out for the day)
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Around 17:15 Cincinnati Fire Department were dispatched for a reported house on fire in the 1200 Block of Birney Lane, Mt. Washington. The fire was actually was 1291 Birney Lane which was in Anderson Township.
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Kellogg Command and Accountibilty.
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Heavy Rescue 9 sporting its new Company logo.
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Heavy Rescue 9 Crew members manning 2 1/2" line on Side D.
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Foam 32 which was added to the 1 alarm assignment by District 4.
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Engine 31 on the hydrant on Lumsden Street supplying Truck 29's ladder pipe on Side C.
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There where no reported injuries to Civilians or Fire Fighters. Cause of fire was gas from a gas tank being removed from a vehicle.
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At 15:56 Kellogg Command struck the second alarm. 2nd Alarm: Engines 7 & 31; Truck 29; Heavy Rescue 14.
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Truck 18 went on the scene with heavy fire and smoke in a one story commercial building. District 4 went on scene with a fully involved 1 story building and advised all units this fire would be a defensive operation. Working fire Medic Unit Medic 46 was dispatched.
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1 Alarm: Engines 46 & 23; Truck 18 & 31; RAT 19; Districts 4 (Lakamp) & 2 (Arnold); Medic 3 and Heavy Rescue 9. District 4 requested Foam 32 be dispatched due to nature of the fire. Foam 32 and Truck 32 brought the Foam 32. (First Due Engine 18 and Third Due Truck (RAT) 23 where two of the six fire companies browned out for the day)
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At 15:46, July 9, 2011 the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for a commercial auto repair facility Mendoza's Auto Service at 4241 Kellogg Avenue for a reported large gas fire in the facility.
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Around 1800 hours Command requested the CFD Command Van which responded from the 32's.
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Truck 32 (spare) and Truck 31 along with Engines 32 and 38 on the C Side of the complex on Wildwood Street and Monon Avenue.
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Chief Braun (Car 1) arrives on the scene.
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Point Pleasant Fire Protection District, Erlanger, KY, Ventilation Unit 1367 arriving on the scene. It was put to work on the A Side at the big garage door.
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Three 2 1/2" handlines in operation on the D Side trying to prevent the fire from spreading to the main warehouse.
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A fire watch was in place all night long. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
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After the third alarm was struck Command requested 2 additional engine companies due to water supply problems. Engines 34 and 12 were dispatched.
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At 1315 hours Decamp Command struck the 3rd Alarm Companies were: Engines 17 & 24; Truck 19, Cars 1, 2 ,3, 4, & 501.
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At 1231 hours DeCamp Command struck 2nd Alarm. 2nd Alarm Companies were: Engines 8, 38 and 32; Truck 31; ALS 34; Heavy Rescue 14.
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Engine 2 went on the scene with heavy smoke showing from side A of a 1 story brick recycling warehouse.
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At 1218 hours a 1 alarm was dispatched for black smoke coming from a warehouse at 40 Decamp Avenue for Engines 2 & 9; Trucks 2 & 32; RAT 20; District 3 (McWilliams) & 4 (Lakamp); Medic 9 and Heavy Rescue 9.
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Sixteen fire companies and at least eighty firefighters operated at this incident. Smoke alarms were present and operational.
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The fire did extend into 4380 Centennial Drive and did extensive damage to the attic area. Damage to 4376 and 4380 Centennial Drive is estimated at $750,000 dollars. The Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit (FIU) is conducting their preliminary fire analysis. The cause and origin has yet to be determined.
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A member of Engine 23 was struck by a vehicle while they were hitting the hydrant. Engine 23 and Rescue 46 aided the injured firefighter and Engine 7 was added to the 3rd alarm. The firefighter's injuries were minor. There were no other injuries reported.
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At 4:35 PM a third alarm as struck sending Engines 23 and 8; and Truck 3.
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At 4:32 PM a second alarm was transmitted due to the heavy fire involvement and construction type. 2nd Alarm: Engines 46 & 18; Truck 32; Rescue 2 and Squad 14.
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Upon arrival firefighters confirmed a “working” fire. The fire was showing from the garage and first floor of three-story with an attic frame multi-dwelling with fire rapidly extending to the second and third floors as well as the attic.
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1 Alarm: Engines 49 & 31; Trucks 31 & 18; RAT 23; Districts 4 (Lakamp) and 1 (Kluesener); Rescue 14 and Squad 9.
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At 4:28 PM the Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received several telephone alarms reporting a structure fire at 4376 Centennial Drive (Madisonville). Initial arriving fire units reported smoke in the area prior to arrival.
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Today was Chief Collini's last day in the buggy. We wish him the best of luck in his retirement!
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Chief Burkert and Chief Collini check the B/C side of the building.
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Extiguishing the burning shingles on the roof.
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The main body of the fire has been knocked down but the fire burned through the roof decking and caught the shingles on fire.
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Engine 7 called smoke in the area when they left their quarters and when they went on the scene they reported heavy smoke and fire on the second floor of a 2 story A frame dwelling.
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The Cincinnati Communications Center received a call of a fire in dwelling at 1910 Rockland Avenue in the Mt. Washington neighborhood. The 1 Alarm assignment was: Engines 7 & 18; Trucks 18 & 31; RAT 23; Districts 4 (Burkert) 1 (Collini); Rescue 46 and Squad 14. Truck 23 arrived on the scene before Truck 31 so Truck 23 went to work and Truck 31 became the RAT 31.
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LT Nick Caliguri and the crew of Engine 32 pose for a group shot before going back to work. This was the LT's first tour of duty with Engine 32. Nick, Welcome to the Avondale Raiders. Unit 3 Rocks!
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Chief Lakamp confers with members of Truck 23 and Engine 32
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Part of the roof collapsing on the A/D corner.
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Norwood Engine 282 and Truck 32 working on the A side of the incident.
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Nearly 70 firefighters the night extinguishing the fire in the 61,000-square-foot building. The building was a total loss.
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At 21:53 hours Norwood Command requested mutual aid from the Cincinnati Fire Department. The mutual aid assignment was Engines 9,8,& 32; Trucks 32 & 23; RAT 31 and District 4 (LaKamp).
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Norwood Fire Deparment was dispacthed around 21:35 hours for a commerical struture fire at the intersection of Section Avenue and Ross Avenue. Upon arrival Norwood found heavy fire conditions in the old NORCO (Norwood Sash and Door Company). Saint Bernard was called in for mutual aid.
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As the flames are doused the old "Red Devil" can be seen rising toward the night sky!
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One of the more "senior" firefighters from Engine 21 puts water on the blaze.
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Yep, that's no ordinary outdoor fire, it's a flaming port-a-potty!
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As the firefighters of Engine 21 approach the blazing object, they realize that this is something special.
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At 19:08 hours on November 3, 2010 Engine 21 was dispatched to Rapid Run Park for a reported outdoor fire. Unfortunately for the 21's, Engine 24 was on another run and didn't have the pleasure of responding to this fire in a park structure.
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Member of Truck 23 digging out pockets of fire.
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East End Cafe, Established 1887.
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Engine 46 crew manning a 2 1/2" line on Side D with the Captain of Engine 23 looking on.
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Truck 18's ladder pipe in operation on the A/B corner.
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Heavy fire vents out the B side of the building.
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No injuries to civilians (Bar was closed at time of fire) or firefighters.
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08:25 Hours District 1 requests 2nd Alarm. 2nd Alarm Engines 23 & 3; Truck 3; Rescue 2 and Duty Chief (Car 4)
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1 Alarm Fire dispatched at 08:18 hrs for the bar on the corner of Eastern Ave. and McCullough Street, Box 8122. Engines 18 & 46; Trucks 18 & 23; RAT 31; Districts 4 & 1; Squad 14 and Rescue 46. Truck 18 went on scene with working fire. 08:24 Hours District 1 went on scene with heavy fire from the second floor of a 3 story mixed use building.
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2009 Spartan/General Safety 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #91670
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CPT Washington, Car 405, PIO Briefs the local news media.
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Engine 46 in front of the fire building.
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Squad 9 preparing to enter the building.
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District 4 arrived and at 16:19 Hrs he requested a 2nd Alarm. 2nd Alarm: Engines 23 & 8; Truck 19; Rescue 2 and Squad 14.
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As the first arriving units were going on the scene Dispatch reported that a power pole had fallen onto the building and there were live power lines down. Engine 46 reported heavy smoke from a 1 story commerical laundry mat.
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At 14:05 Hrs Monday, September 13, 2010 Cincinnati Fire Dispatch put out a one alarm fire reported in a commerical laundry mat at 3029 Madison Avenue (Oakley). 1 Alarm: Engines 46 and 49; Trucks 18 and 23; RAT 32; Disrict Chiefs 4 (Lakamp) and 1 (Turley); Rescue 46 and Squad 9. District 4 added Truck 31 and Engine 31 (first due) who were clearing from a car into a house.
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Crews operating on the D/C corner of 1017 Marion
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Chief Wright gives FAO of Truck 23 instructions
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Truck 23 operating it's ladder pipe on the A side of 1017 Marion. Truck 23 was the only ladder pipe in operation due to water supply issues.
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Heavy fire in the roof, attic and second floor.
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4 Adults and 4 Children were displaced and were able to exit the buildings safely. There was one minor injury to a firefighter.
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The house at 1007 Marion received damage to the D side of the structure. The Garage between 1007 and 1017 Marion was destroyed along with 2 cars parked in the drive way. The house at 1017 was destroyed. Both houses were built in the early 20's. The garage to the rear of the 1007 belonging to the house on Dakota Avenue suffered extensive damage.
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District 3 requests 3rd Alarm at 23:50 hours due to 4 structures on fire and water supply problems. 3rd Alarm: Engines 46 and 3; Truck 2; Car 1 (Chief Wright), Car 3 (AC Demasi), Car 406 Safety (DC Texter); Car 202 Apparatus (CPT Thomas), Car 302 Operations (CPT Miller), Car 405 PIO (CPT Washington) SA-1 (Salvation Army Canteen) and the Red Cross.
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Engine 9 went on scene with heavy fire in a two car detach garage with fire extending into two houses B and D sides and another garage Side C. District 3 arrives on scene and requests 2nd Alarm at 23:43 Hours. 2nd Alarm: Engines 23,19 and 34; Truck 3; Rescue 2 and Duty Chief (Car 2 - AC Kroeger)
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On Monday, September 6, 2010 at approximately 23:35 Hours Cincinnati Fire Dispatch sent Engine 9 for a reported out door fire at 1007 Marion Avenue, (North Avondale) cross streets Winding Way and Dakota Avenue for an outdoor fire. Dispatch than came back on and told Engine 9 they were striking the box because the out door fire now was a garage fire and explosion. 1 Alarm Dispatch: Engines 9 & 32 (Spare); Trucks 32 (Spare) & 23; RAT 19; District 3 (Coleman) and 1 (Phillips); Squad 14 and Rescue 38 on Fireground 11.
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Red tiled brick certainly causes you to take notice to the new addition. Work continues as shown by this photo taken September 1, 2010.
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1998 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #81653 The Truck sits on the ramp eagerly awaiting the tone of the Zetron and the dispatchers voice announcing the next EMS run...
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After many years of hard, urban service former Cincinnati fire apparatus often moves on to a smaller department where many additional years of use are obtained from the vehicle.
This 1993 Sutphen was previously assigned to Engine 5. Olive Hill, Kentucky now operates this unit as Squad 2 as seen in this photo from 2010.
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An addition to the 24's house is underway. Much needed space for a day room, expanded kitchen and other living areas will be provided. This photo shows the progress made as of July 20, 2010.
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Crew of Truck 19 take a well deserved break.
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Districts 1 and 3 meeting with the company officers.
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Chief Coleman gives directions to hose crew.
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The origin and cause of this fire was due to children playing with fireworks. Damage is estimated at $80,000.00 dollars, forty-two firefighters were utilized at this incident. There were no reported injuries. Five people were displaced and received assistance from the Red Cross.
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Firefighters would be ordered out of the building and the fire would be fought “defensively” until the main portion of the fire could be extinguished. Firefighters would reenter the building afterwards. Searches of the building proved negative.
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Due to the extreme weather conditions and the internal fire conditions a “second” alarm was transmitted! 16:04 2nd Alarm: Engines 23 & 34; Truck 3 and Squad 14.
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Initial arriving fire units arrived on the scene and reported a “working” fire in a structure, the fire had extended into the attic space from the deck. Firefighters conducted an aggressive interior fire attack initially, after some time conditions in the attic began to deteriorate.
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Date: 07-04-2010 Time: 3:47 PM Incident Location: 409 Catherine Avenue, Avondale At 3:46 PM the Cincinnati Fire Communications Center received a telephone alarm reporting a rear deck on fire behind this address. 1 Alarm: Engines 32 & 19; Trucks 32 & 29; RAT 23, Districts 3 (Coleman) & 1 (CPT Kirby); Rescue 38 and Squad 9.
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Buba Payne (L) of Engine 8 last tour before retiring.
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Chief Weber confers with Lt. Dew Squad 14 while Chief Prather looks on.
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Chief Turley observes operations on Side C.
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Operations on C Side Squad and Engine 8
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View from A/B Side
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Tight quarters for the trucks to work in!
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One firefighter did receive a minor injury and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Smoke detectors were present and sounding when firefighters arrived. Forty-two firefighters responded to this incident. Firefighters remained on the scene throughout the day extinguishing hot spots.
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Initial arriving fire units discovered “heavy fire” showing from the first floor of a two-story with an attic “brick” and “frame” multi-dwelling. Firefighters conducted an aggressive interior fire attack on the fire. Due to the fire extending into the second floor and adjacent apartments a “second” alarm was transmitted for additional resources. Firefighters were ordered out of the structure and the fire operation would be defensive in nature. 05:42 Hours: 2nd Alarm Engines 8 & 51, Truck 32. Damage is estimated at $300,000.00 dollars not including the contents, several units were affected, one unit partially collapsed. The Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit was on the scene conducting a preliminary investigation. The cause is listed as “Undetermined”.
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Date: 07-03-2010 Time: 05:34 AM Incident Location: 6202 Meyers Drive, (Hartwell) Cincinnati, OH At 05:36 AM the Cincinnati Communication Center received a telephone alarm reporting a structure fire at 6202 Meyers Drive in the Williamsburg Apartment complex. 1 Alarm: Engines 2 & 9; Trucks 2 & 20; RAT 31; Districts 4 (Turley) & 3 (Weber), Squad 14 and Rescue 38.
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The overall scene heavy lines flowing into all four sides More photos are located at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25640459@N07/sets/72157623174017948/
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Engine Co. 31 putting a 2 1/2" line into operation Side A to hit pockets of fire on the 2nd floor.
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Truck 18 engulfed in smoke on the A/D Side of the building.
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Side A lights up.
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The Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit conducted their preliminary scene analysis. The fire is currently listed as “Undetermined”. Damage is estimated at $60,000.00 dollars. There were no other structures involved. There were no reports of injuries to firefighters. Forty-two firefighters were utilized at this incident.
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Arriving fire units discovered a three-story (frame) vacant structure involved in fire. A second alarm was immediately “transmitted” due to the volume of fire showing from the second floor rear. Firefighters would fight this fire “defensively” from the exterior. The fire was brought under control within one-hour. 11:56 2nd Alarm: Engines 23 and 31; Truck 19; Squad; Car 2 (AC Kroeger).
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Time: 11:45 PM Date: 06-13-2010 Incident Location: 4356 Eastern Avenue (East End) At 11:44 PM the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received a telephone alarm reporting a structure fire at 4356 Eastern Avenue. 1 Alarm: Engines 18 and 46; Trucks 18 and 23; RAT 3; District Chiefs 4 (Merz) and 1 (Reed); Rescue 46 and Squad 14.
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Engine 7, 2005 Sutphen, 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #61682 Formally Engine 21.
Photo Bob Luce
Manning a Stang nozzle. More Photos can be scene at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/outtap/sets/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/25640459@N07/sets/
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Hydraulic overhaul.
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RAT 19 opening up the signs over a second floor window.
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Engine 29 standing by taking a breather.
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Smoke getting very chunky.
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Engine 29 on the hydrant.
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Overall Scene shot from in front of the Vine Street Kroger.
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Side C from Republic Street. Truck 23 would cut the fence and back into this lot to allow their ladder pipe to reach the fire on the C Side.
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B Side with Truck 21 set up in the lot for ladder pipe on Side B.
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Heavy fire now visable from the A Side.
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Crew from Engine 21 operating 2 1/2" with smooth bore nozzle on the B/C side.
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The Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit conducted a preliminary investigation and the origin and cause have yet to be determined. Three buildings were completely destroyed and a fourth building suffered severe damage to the roof. A total of 70 firefighters were utilized at this incident from seventeen fire companies. There were no reports of injuries. It is unknown if smoke alarms were present in the apartments above the clothing store.
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As the fire spread to the adjoining buildings, a third alarm was requested at approximately 04:25 AM, bringing Engines 12, 20, 32 and Truck 23.
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A second alarm was transmitted at approximately 04:00 hours due to the amount of fire presenting, bringing Engines 19, 17, 21; Truck 21; Rescue 2 and Squad 9.
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At 03:39 hours April 28, 2010 the Cincinnati Fire Tower received a 911 call reporting smoke from a building in the 1400 block of Vine Street in the Over The Rhine neighborhood. A Cincinnati Police officer arriving on scene confirmed a structure fire. 1 Alarm: Engines 3, 14, 29; Trucks 3, 29, RAT 19, Districts 1 (Phillips) 2 (Davis); Rescue 14; Squad 14. (Engine 5 was on an alarm drop prior to this fire so they responded as soon as they went in service.) Initial arriving units on the scene discovered “heavy” smoke showing from the first floor of a three-story brick mixed used building. The first floor of the building housed Smitty’s Men’s Apparel store with residential apartments above the store. Firefighters conducted an aggressive interior fire attack but were hampered by the amount of merchandise on the first floor as they tried to navigate throughout the interior to locate the seat of the fire. Conditions deteriorated to the point that firefighters were ordered out of the building and companies began a defensive attack. Before exiting the building, firefighters rescued the two occupants from the apartment above the fire. They were unharmed and have sought assistance from the American Red Cross.
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District 4(CPT Frazier) DC Herth and PIO CPT Washington confer. For more Pictures see http://www.flickr.com/photos/25640459@N07/
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Extinguishing hot spots
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DC Collini checks the progess from an attic window
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Digging out pockets of fire
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District 4 (CPT Frazier) and Car 513 (Chandler) confer on the C Side
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Damage is estimated at $40,000.00 dollars, the origin and cause has yet to be determined. The Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit is investigating this incident. No injuries were reported, the American Red Cross is assisting the displaced occupants. Forty-two firefighters were utilized at this incident.
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Due to the amount of fire and that the fire was running the walls command struck the second alarm at 13:35. 2nd Alarm: Engines46 and 18; Truck32; Rescue 2 (EMS Supervisor); Squad 14 and C502 (weekend duty chief). The fire was brought under control within thirty minutes.
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Date: 02-27-10 Time: 1:24 PM Incident Location: 5718 Prentice Avenue On Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 13:23 hours the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received a telephone alarm reporting a smoke coming from the roof of a house behind the PNC on Prentice Street in the Madisonville neighborhood. 1 Alarm: Engines 49 and 31; Trucks 31 and 18; RAT 23; Districts 4 and 1; Squad 9; Rescue 46. Engine 49 on scene reporting a working fire - Heavy smoke showing showing from the rear of a two-story A (wood frame) single family dwelling.
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Squad 14 Unit 3 at a recent fire in Madisonville
FF G. Bredestege, FF R. Parker, FF J. Robb, LT W. Lustenberger
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Crew from Engine 17 manning 2 1/2" hand line
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Massive amounts of water were used to extinguish this fire
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Truck 17 utilizing its ladder pipe on side A
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Side A showing 4 ladder pipes operating
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Handlines and deckguns in operation on Warsaw Avenue
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Overall scene shot looking down Warsaw Avenue
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Surround and drown
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The Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of this fire. Smoke alarms were present and operational and provided early warning to the occupants. 9 People were displaced. There were no injuries reported. 56 Firefighters were utilized at this incident.
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An exposure building on the D side eight feet away was threatened by the wind driven fire but due to aggressive tactics this building was saved. Unfortunately, the fire totally consumed the roof and upper floors of the building of fire origin.
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Firefighters were attempting to fight the fire from the interior however fire conditions deteriorated so quickly Command ordered the evacuation of the building and requested the second alarm and shortly after that the third alarm due to the volume of fire in the building. The fire was fought defensively utilizing numerous ladder pipes and large diameter handlines.
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At 10:31 AM the Cincinnati Fire Communications Center received a telephone alarm reporting a structure fire at 3652 Warsaw Avenue in the Price Hill neighborhood . Initial arriving fire units confirmed a “working fire” in a three story mixed occupancy, with a storefront on the first floor with apartments above. Primary and Secondary searches were negative , however a dog was rescued from a second floor apartment.
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The occupant attempted to extinguish the fire prior to calling 911 the Cincinnati Fire Department encourages citizens to leave the home immediately in case of fire and telephone -911-! Have a home escape plan including meeting place. Do not attempt to fight the fire! Have a working smoke alarm on each level of the home. For more Pictures see http://www.flickr.com/photos/25640459@N07/
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No injuries were reported. Fifty-two firefighters were utilized at this incident. It was undetermined if smoke alarms were present.
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This fire would be fought “defensively” from the exterior after the main “body” of the fire was suppressed firefighters would be allowed to reenter the building for final extinguishment. Primary and secondary searches of the property proved “negative”. Damage is extensive the origin and cause was due “combustibles” to close to a heating source.
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A second alarm was transmitted at 09:50 for additional resources. Due to the fire extending into the second floor as well as the attic space, firefighters we ordered out of the building. 2nd Alarm: Engines 23 & 32; Truck 18; Rescue 2 and whole bunch of CFD Staff Officers.
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Initial arriving fire units discovered heavy fire showing from the first floor of a large two-story with an attic brick single family private dwelling. The occupant had been removed from the building by a CPD officer prior to arrival of the fire department. Firefighters initially conducted an aggressive interior fire attack on the fire.
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At 09:36 AM the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received a telephone alarm reporting a structure fire at 2460 Observatory Avenue (Hyde Park). 1st Alarm was Engines 46 & 31; Trucks 31 and 23; RAT 32; District 4 (DC Lakamp); District 1 (DC Kluesner); Rescue 46 and Squad 14.
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The Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the origin and cause and it has yet to be determined. A total of twenty fire companies were put to “work” at this incident, eighty-five firefighters were utilized at this incident. There were no reports of injuries to firefighters or civilians. Fire units remained on the scene until 11:30 Hours 1-9-10.
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After three hours of fire suppression the fire was official brought “under control”. Damage is extensive, no cost determination as of yet.
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Due to the shear square footage and volume of fire presenting after the defensive operation was underway, a fourth alarm would be requested for additional water supply to properly supply the large “master stream” fire fighting devices. 2125: Hours per Car 1 4th Alarm Engines: 19, 12, 21.
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Due to the close proximity to three other adjacent structures one which was occupied a third alarm would be requested for additional resources to evacuate and check for fire extension into those structures. 20:56 Hours 3rd Alarm: Engines: 32, 20; Truck 23, Ambulance 3 (BLS) Car 4 Duty Chief.
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A second alarm was requested and firefighters were withdrawn from the building this fire was fought “defensively” from the exterior. 20:36 Hours 2nd Alarm: Engines 3, 14, Truck 17, Rescue 2 (ALS Supervisor).
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A four-alarm structure fire occurred on Friday, January 8, 2010 in Over-the-Rhine. At 20:19 hours the Cincinnati Fire Tower received several telephone alarms reporting a structure fire near Findlay Market. 1 Alarm Engines: 5, 29; Trucks: 3, 21, RAT 19; Districts: 1 (Reed), 2 (Mertz); Squad 14 (Heavy Rescue) and Rescue 14 (ALS). Initial arriving fire units had to determine which building was actually on fire, after a short time it was discovered that 1910-16 Elm Street which is a four-story brick (heavy timber) building was showing heavy fire conditions on the upper floors. Firefighters attempted an aggressive interior fire attack but were driven out of the building by heavy fire conditions.
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2009 Spartan/Rosenbauer 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #91671
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Chevrons.
Photo Steve Hagy
All firefighters were treated and released from the hospital. The injured firefighters involved in this incident were 1 Fire Lieutenant, 1 FAO and 1 Firefighter from Ladder Co.3 and a Firefighter from Engine Co.23. The cause and origin on the fire has yet to be determined, the Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit is on the scene. Firefighters were still on the scene untill early in the afternoon. Smoke alarms can be credited with the early notification to the occupants.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 06:15 AM a portion of the second floor collapsed approximately twelve feet, momentarily trapping four Cincinnati Firefighters. All the firefighters were able to verbalize their locations and the extent of their injuries. Firefighters assigned as the Rapid Assessment Team “RAT” and members of the Heavy Rescue Company were immediately put to “work” to extricate the downed firefighters. Within minutes all four firefighters were pulled out of the structure and medically assessed by awaiting paramedics. Three firefighters were transported to an area hospital, all suffering from minor injuries. The fourth firefighter was treated at the scene and released. At this time the building is a total loss, the Building Department is was on the scene with a demolition company, which razed the structure. Special Called: Rescue 14 and Ambulance 18.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Interior fire conditions deteriorated quickly a second alarm would be transmitted. A decision to withdraw all firefighters from the interior of the structure was announced this fire would be fought “defensively”. After some time passed and main body of the fire was extinguished a “limited” amount of firefighters would be allowed to re-enter the structure for final extinguishment. 2nd Alarm: Engine 46 & 23; Truck 3; Car 301 (DC Jones) acting Duty Chief; Rescue 2
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Firefighters arrived on the scene discovering a heavy fire condition showing from the first floor of a two-story with an attic (frame) private dwelling. An aggressive interior fire attack was conducted. Primary and secondary searches were performed as well with negative results, no persons were found within. Due to the type of building construction, this type of building has many hidden wall voids, which allows the fire access to many structural members.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 05:11 AM the Cincinnati Fire Department Communication Center received a telephone alarm from an occupant of 140 Eldorado Avenue in the California Neighborhood of Cincinnati reporting a smoke condition inside the residence with fire involvement. 1st Alarm: Engines 18 & &; Trucks 18 & 31; RAT 23; District 4 (Mertz) and Rescue 46. Fire Tower added the 2nd DC District Chief 1 (Reed) and Squad 14 due multiple calls reporting fire. The occupant had to self evacuated the structure via a second floor window onto a porch roof. Neighbors would assist the occupant to an awaiting portable ground ladder to the ground prior to the arrival of the fire department.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank 30A/30B Foam Shop #31680
The arrival of new apparatus often results in the movement of an engine from one company to another. This pumper was previously assigned to Engine 51.
Photo Steve Hagy
District 3 - 2008 Ford Expedition Shop #80691
Photo Steve Hagy
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #31687
Photo Steve Hagy
2009 Spartan - General Safety (Rosenbauer) 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #81672
This is one of three 2009 model engines placed in service.
Photo Steve Hagy
Overhaul
Photo David J. Jones
Side C (rear)
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The fire was brought under control within one and one half hours using sixty-five firefighters from sixteen fire companies. Damage to the structure was extensive and the fire is being investigated by the Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit. There were no reports of injuries. Smoke alarms could be heard throughout the building upon arrival. Ten people were displaced and seeking assistance from the American Red Cross.
Photo David J. Jones
The fire on the second floor entered into the third floor via numerous hidden wall voids and staircases, which is common with this type of structure. The decision was made to withdraw all firefighters from the inside of the structure and fight “defensively”. Due to the volume of water needed to suppress this fire, a third alarm was requested at 12:27 PM for more engine companies to respond and supply water from another water main on the next street over.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Initial arriving fire units discovered a three-story brick and joist multi-family dwelling with heavy fire showing from the second floor. Firefighters initially conducted an aggressive interior fire attack. Due to the volume of fire and smoke presenting, a second alarm was requested at 11:54 AM.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
On Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at 11:31 AM the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received several telephone calls reporting a structure fire at 714 South Fred Shuttlesworth Circle in the Avondale neighborhood.
Photo David J. Jones
2009 Spartan - General Safety (Rosenbauer) 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #81670
Six of engines of this design have been delivered. Three are 2008 models and three are 2009's.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 29 is in the drill yard that is at the rear of their quarters. Across the street is one of the buildings of the Stanley Rowe Towers where services are often provided for residents.
Photo Steve Hagy
Reflective chevrons are now applied to the front and rear of apparatus being purchased by the C.F.D. The chevrons are a feature used to increase visibility of the vehicle resulting in a safer piece of equipment.
Photo Steve Hagy
2009 Spartan - General Safety (Rosenbauer) 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #81673
One of 3 purchased.
Photo Steve Hagy
District Chief 1 Collini gives instructions.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Crews re-entering the building after the bulk of the fire has been knocked down.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit, Cincinnati Police CISD Unit and the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office are investigating this incident. Damage is estimated at $100,000 dollars. Fifty firefighters were utilized at this incident. It is unknown if there were working smoke alarms present at the time of the fire.
Photo David Jones
Initial arriving fire units discovered heavy fire showing from the second floor of a two-story with an attic, wood frame duplex, private dwelling. Firefighters were confronted with an extreme life hazard with persons reported inside the structure. Firefighters laddered the building rescuing one occupant from the second floor. Firefighters initially conducted an aggressive interior fire attack while simultaneously searching for occupants. Sadly, one occupant was found within the building deceased. Fire conditions deteriorated to the point firefighters were ordered out of the building and defensive operations were conducted.
Photo David Jones
On Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 8:14 PM the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received several telephone alarms reporting a structure fire at 729 Ridgeway Avenue. 1st Alarm assignment was Engines 32, 19; Trucks 32, 23; RAT 19; Districts 1 & 3; Rescue 24; and Squad 9. A 2nd Alarm was requested at 8:23 PM bring Engines 23,9; Truck 3; Squad 14; Rescue 2, Ambulance 19; Car 5 Duty Chief (AC Kuhn)
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Engine 5 hitting the fire with their deck gun
Photo David Jones
Truck 19 setting up for ladder pipe operations
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
The Cincinnati Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the origin and cause. Damage was estimated at $80,000.00 to 2303 Moerlein and $25,000.00 to 2305 Moerlein Avenue. Sixty firefighters responded to this incident.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
At 06:08, a third-alarm was requested for “manpower” bringing Engines 23, 32 and Truck 24. One firefighter suffered a minor injury, and was transported to an area hospital for further treatment. No civilians were injured. The American Red Cross assisted four displaced persons.
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Initial arriving companies confirmed a “working fire” in a two-story with an attic occupied “frame” private dwelling with an exposure on side “D”. A second-alarm was immediately transmitted due to the time of day and the volume of fire. The 2nd Alarm assignment was Engines 34, 29; Truck 3; Rescue 2 and Squad 9.
Photo David Jones
On Sunday June 28, 2009 at 05:38, the Cincinnati Fire Tower received a telephone alarm reporting a structure fire at 2303 Moerlein Avenue in the Clifton Heights neighborhood. The occupants stated that something had exploded on the second floor. The 1st Alarm assignment was Engines 19, 5; Trucks 19, 29; RAT 21; Districts 1 and 2; Rescue 14; and Squad 14.
Photo David Jones
This photo from June 19th shows that work on the new quarters for Engine 51 continues at a brisk pace. Much of the brickwork has been completed while the apparatus bays are taking shape.
Photo Steve Hagy
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank 30A/30B Foam Shop #31681
Time, and apparatus, flies at Engine 7. This engine was reassigned from the 24's during 2009 and has been since been replaced with the 2005 Sutphen that was previously Engine 21.
Photo Bob Luce
Truck 19 members digging out hot spots at the peak of the roof.
Photo Bill Strite
Opening up the D side of the roof and exterior wall.
Photo David Jones
Engine and Truck 29 on the A/D Corner with fire showing.
Photo David Jones
Fire Showing from side D.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
The building was occupied at the time of the fire, the occupant escaped prior to the arrival of fire units. The fire was brought under control within thirty minutes. Damage is estimated at $50,000.00 dollars.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
At 7:40 PM April 13, 2009, the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received a telephone call from a neighbor reporting a structure fire at 1850 Knox Street (South Fairmount). Since most of the Western fire companies were working at another one alarm fire at Bracken Woods Lane the One Alarm response was: Engines 5, 29, 12; Trucks 19 & 29; RAT 20; Districts 2 & 1; Rescue 14 and Squad 9. Squad 9 was first on the scene with heavy fire showing from the first and second floor of a two-story with an attic private dwelling. Due to downed energized utility wires firefighters had proceed with extreme caution while suppressing this fire. Firefighters had to knock down the heavy volume of fire from the exterior prior to entering the building. This was the view as I came over the Western Hills Viaduct.
Photo Bill Strite
Luckily there were no injuries to workers or motorists.
Photo Lt. Matt Flagler
Member of Squad 9 applying absorbent to the spilled fluids.
Photo Lt. Matt Flagler
Squad 9 was called due to leaking hydraulic fluid.
Photo Lt. Matt Flagler
E-32 stumbled on this as they were returning from the store around 11:00 AM, 4-9-09. The location was on the entrance ramp from EB Mitchell Ave to SB I-75.
Photo Lt. Matt Flagler
CFD Class 110 Photo From Left to Right Front Row: Brian Doering, Jordan Pieniazek, Bryan Stockelman, Joe Conley, Brandon Green, Ryan Schwitalski, Chris Dirr Second Row: Eric Ulhorn, William Ritter, Miles Davis Jr. Jeremy Smith, Joel Cotton, Neil Houser, Larry Richards Third Row: Chris Ritter, Rick Jeffries, Dan Coletta, Brett Hammons, Steven Grau, Carlier Smyth, Roger Rose Back Row: John Noel, Colin Carey, John Lonneman, Brendon Arrick, Joe Stallo, Ben Brink, Jeff Roos
Photo Lt. Matt Flagler
Recruit Class 110 held its Family Day Demonstration on 4-3-09 at the Drill School.
Photo Bill Strite
Recruit Class 110 Family Day
Photo Bill Strite
Recruit Class 110 Family Day
Photo Bill Strite
Recruit Class 110 Family Day
Photo Bill Strite
Recruit Class 110 Family Day
Photo Bill Strite
Recruit Class 110 T-Shirt
Photo Bill Strite
Both Trucks 20 and 21 have their aerial ladders to the roof.
Photo David J. Jones
Outside vent man venting windows on the B Side.
Photo David J. Jones
Fire lights up in the rear room on the B/C side.
Photo David J. Jones
Damage was estimated at $25,000 to the building. Members of Engine 20 prepare to make entry.
Photo David J. Jones
At 1926, March 23, 2009 the Cincinnati Fire tower dispatch units to 1640 Robinson Circle (Northside) for a reported house on fire. 1 Alarm: Engines 20 & 12; Trucks 20 & 21; RAT 19; Disticts 3 (Turley) & 2 (Zompero); Rescue 38; Squad 14. Engine 20 arriving on the scene reporting smoke from a 2 story brick A Structure.
Photo David J. Jones
Engine 51, 2008 Rosenbauer/General, 1500 GPM HALE QMax Pump, 500 Gallon Tank, Shop # 81675
Photo Bill Strite
Placed in service 3-17-09.
Photo Bill Strite
Fire Fighters conducting defensive operations via ladder pipes and 2 1/2 handlines. The fire damage is estimated at $60,000 and the cause is currently under investigation by the Cincinnati Fire Investigative Unit.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
Truck 24 preparing for ladder pipe operations.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
At 22:48, District 2 requested 2nd Alarm. He ordered all firefighters out of the building and start defensive operations. 2nd Alarm: Engines 12, 29; Truck 29; Squad 9; Rescue 2; Duty Chief.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
At 22:42 Hours, March 19, 2009, the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched for reported house on fire at 2726 Robert Avenue, North Fairmount. 1st Alarm: Engines 35, 21; Trucks 21, 24; RAT 17; Districts 2 & 3; Rescue 24 and Squad 14. Units on scene with a 2 Story A Wood Frame single family with heavy fire on 2nd floor and attic. Also advising incoming units O2 bottles exploding on 2nd floor.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
George and Chris, Squad 14 take a break on the top of Spare/Reserve Squad 14
Photo Bill Strite
The new recruit class gets closer look at the fire building
Photo Bill Strite
The new recruit class was doing live burn operations at the CFD burn building and since they had on duty company's there they shut down the training to let the on duty companies to return to service. The Training staff brought the class to the scene to help pack hose. IC District Chief Lakamp briefs the class on the fire.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 8 hit a hydrant on Madison Avenue on the C/D side of the complex. They had to hand jack 5" inch supply line through two chain link fences and across a parking lot.
Photo Bill Strite
Class A Foam Line in operation
Photo Bill Strite
Foam 32 arrives at the scene
Photo Bill Strite
Both Truck 31 and 18 ladder pipes' working
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 49 and Truck 18
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 46 and Truck 31.
Photo Bill Strite
Special Call 13:25 Engine 32 and Foam 32 for Class A foam. Cause of fire: Demolition Company was cutting holes in I beams and hot materials fell into pile of rubble containing foam roofing material.
Photo Bill Strite
2nd Alarm requested 12:59 for water and manpower.
Photo Bill Strite
On March 16, 2009, at 12:50 Hours, the Cincinnati Fire tower dispatched a 1 Alarm response for heavy smoke in the area of the Nutone Factory Complex at the intersection of Red Bank Expressway and Madison Road (Madisonville). 1st Alarm: Engines 49, 46, 31; Trucks 31, 18; Rat 23; Districts 4 (Lakamp) & 3 (Cpt Potter); Rescue 24 and Squad 14. Units on scene with heavy fire in 3 story industrial building under demolition. 1st in engines hit yard hydrants on the complex and found them inoperative. (Demolition Company failed to inforn FD of such. Defense operations only.
Photo Bill Strite
Construction is underway on the new station. The first portion of the building is beginning to come out of the ground in this view from March 5, 2009. Those cinder blocks are forming the south wall of the apparatus bay.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 31 with a few lines off while assisting the fire recruit class at the new training building on March 4, 2009.
Photo Steve Hagy
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RAT 23 crew stands by on Side A while crews reenter the building to put out the remainder of the fire.
Photo Bill Strite
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Chief Phillips (D1) and Chief Kuhn (Car 5) watch the progress of the extinguishment of the fire in the attic area on the B/C side.
Photo Bill Strite
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The accountibility board being manned by a member of RAT 23 on the bumper of Truck 32.
Photo Bill Strite
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Truck 32's pre-piped waterway hitting fire on the front of the building.
Photo Bill Strite
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Truck 32 using its pre-piped waterway on the roof of the building on Side A.
Photo Bill Strite
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The fire was investigated by the Cincinnati Fire Department’s Fire Investigative Unit. Damages have been estimated at $100,000.
Photo Bill Strite
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Due to the balloon construction of the building the fire took control of the attic. At approximately 20:27 Command struck the second alarm and ordered all personnel from the stucture. Units began to go defensive at this point. Second alarm companies were: Engines 19 & 23; Truck 3; Squad 14; Rescue 2 and Car 5 (Duty Chief).
Photo Bill Strite
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Around 20:20 February 19, 2009 a one alarm was dispatched for smoke coming from the roof of the building across the street from 549 Prospect Place, Avondale. Companies on the box were Engines 32 & 9; Trucks 32 & 19; RAT 23; Rescue 46; Districts 3 (Weber) and 1 (Phillips); and Squad 9. Engine 32 went on scene with heavy fire on the 2nd floor of a 2-story A brick multi-family. The building was vacant.
Photo Bill Strite
The ground breaking ceremony for Engine 51's quarters was held on February 5, 2009. Chief Robert Wright and other officials turn over some earth on a chilly day.
Photo Steve Hagy
The on-duty firefighters of Engine 51 were given the opportunity to turn over a shovel full of dirt during the ground breaking ceremony.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 51 along the Llanfair avenue side of the site where their future quarters will be located.
Photo Steve Hagy
Crew of Truck 3 awaiting instructions while on the scene at the second fire.
Photo Bill Strite
The Cincinnati Fire Department’s Fire Investigative Unit investigated both fires origin and cause. Both fires are currently listed as “Undetermined”. Damage was estimated at $35,000.00 dollars. No smoke alarms were present there were no reports of fire fighters or civilians being injured.
Photo Bill Strite
At 11:58 AM firefighters would be dispatched to the above location for a report of a structure fire involving the fourth floor and attic space. Initial arriving fire units discovered flames and smoke showing from the upper stories. This fire would be quickly extinguished. Firefighters would remain on the scene for forty-five minutes.
Photo Bill Strite
At 10:17 AM the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received a telephone call reporting a structure fire in a vacant four-story brick apartment building. Initial arriving fire units discovered heavy smoke showing from the second floor. Firefighters had to force entry to gain access to the building, once inside a mattress on the second floor was found on fire. Fire fighters extinguished the fire while simultaneous checking for any occupants and ventilating the structure. Fire fighters remained on the scene for one and one half hours. Engines 5 & 19; Trucks 19 & 29; RAT 3; Districts 1 & 2; Rescue 14 and Squad 9.
Photo Bill Strite
Sliding the pole was once the norm in firehouses across America. Engine 51's quarters is still equipped with this pole.
Photo Steve Hagy
Damage is estimated at $50,000.00 damage. The Cincinnati Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Unit listed the cause as “Undetermined”. There were no fire fighter or civilian injuries. There were no smoke alarms found in the residential portion of the building.
Photo Bill Strite
District 1 gives instructions to the firefighters.
Photo Bill Strite
Still some fire and smoke deep between the two buildings.
Photo Bill Strite
At 5:55 PM the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received a telephone call reporting a structure fire at the Vine/Clifton Street Grocery Store, 2012 Vine Street,Over-the-Rhine. Initial fire units arrived on the scene discovering heavy fire conditions on the first floor with heavy smoke showing from the upper story. Fire companies had to force entry past roll-up security doors. Once inside the bulk of the fire was encountered and extinguished. No persons were inside of the grocery store are the residence on the second floor. 1st Alarm: Engines 5 & 3; Trucks 3 & 29; RAT 19; Districts 1 (Kluesener) & 2 (Scott); Rescue 14 and Squad 14.
Photo Bill Strite
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #31687
This apparatus was previously assigned to Engine 35.
Photo Bill Strite
Districts 1 and 4 confer with CPT Washington, PIO.
Photo Bill Strite
Hitting pockets of fire from a second story window.
Photo Bill Strite
Even the District Chief gives a helping hand.
Photo Bill Strite
Damage was estimated at $120,000.00 dollars. Cincinnati Fire Department Fire Investigative Unit invested the cause of this fire.
Photo Bill Strite
Madison Road Command requested 2nd alarm at 1309 Hours: Engines 46 and 18; Truck 32; Squad 14; Rescue 2 and Car 3. The building was 41' X 66' and did not have any windows on the 1st floor Side A, no windows Side B, and only a few windows on Side D. There was no civilian injuries and 1 fire LT lacereated his hand.
Photo Bill Strite
Sunday, December 7, 2008, 12:58 Hours, 6314 Madison Road (Madisonville) Reported Smoke coming from structure. 1st Alarm: Engines 49, 31; Trucks 31, 18; RAT 23; Districts 4 and 1; Squad 9 and Rescue 46. Engine 49 had smoke in area and then on scene with heavy smoke from a 3 story brick commerical structure.
Photo Bill Strite
2008 Spartan - General Safety 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #81677
General Safety is a division of Rosenbauer International.
Photo Steve Hagy
2008 Spartan - General Safety 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #81676
Photo Steve Hagy
2008 Spartan - General Safety 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #81677
Visibilty shouldn't be an issue!
Photo Steve Hagy
2008 Spartan/General Safety Shop #81710
Photo Steve Hagy
2006 Sutphen 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #61687
Photo Steve Hagy
Members of Engine 35 - Unit 3 in September of 2008. From the left: FAO Tony White; Firefighter Jason Davis; Lieutenant Jim Holdren; and Firefighter Joshua Hanauer.
Photo Steve Hagy
This is an architects rendering of the new quarters for Engine 51. The tower at the front of the building is reminiscent of a hose tower.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department Collection
2007 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #71651
One of three purchased. These trucks are the first on the roster to be equipped with pre-piped waterways.
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31670
The 4 engines delivered in 1993 were the last pumpers purchased by the C.F.D. with a solid red paint job. Eventually all 4 were repainted with a white upper cab to match the apparatus delivered since 1994. This photo shows Engine 29 as it appears in 2008. The style of rear view mirrors has also been updated on this engine.
Photo Steve Hagy
Floor plan for the new station shows 3 apparatus bays and plenty of beds in the bunk room. Could a transport unit be coming to College Hill?
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department Collection
This view of the 51's new house shows the apparatus bays which face east towards Hamilton Avenue. A portion of the vegetated roof can also be seen.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department Collection
Overall view of the site pkan showing the placement of the building at the intersection of Hamilton and Llanfair Avenues. The groundbreaking for this house should occur sometime in early 2009.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department Collection
2006 Sutphen 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #61687
Photo Steve Hagy
The scene from A/B Side with Truck 19 and Truck 23
Photo Bill Strite
It took fifty firefighters approximately forty-five minutes to bring this fire under control. No injuries were reported to firefighters or civilians. Damage was estimated at $150,000.00 damage to 2645 Alms Place and $50,000.00 dollars damage to 2641 Alms Place.
Photo Bill Strite
A second alarm was transmitted at 20:10 Hours due to heavy fire conditions in the two buildings. 2nd Alarm: Engines 3 & 32; Truck 3; Squad 9; Rescue 2; Car 3 Special Call: Engine 5 Additional Water Supply
Photo Bill Strite
The Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received a telephone call reporting a structure fire at 2645 Alms Place, Walnut Hills Initial arriving fire units encountered heavy fire conditions showing from the first and second floors of a three-story frame building, with fire extending into the attic. Fire was extending out the windows of the fire building and ignited the building next door on fire. 1st Alarm: Engines 23 & 19; Trucks 23 & 19; RAT 32; Districts 1(Acting DC CPT Klosterman) & 4 (Boeing); Rescue 46; Squad 14
Photo Bill Strite
All four aerials at this fire had their sticks up to the roof of the fire building.
Photo Bill Strite
The evacuation command has been given and the interior units are evacuating the structure.
Photo Bill Strite
Heavy fire vents from the roof and attic of the main fire building. The exposure building is the building to the left.
Photo Bill Strite
2004 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #41675
Engine 19 on the ramp waiting for the next 1-alarm!
Photo Steve Hagy
The second floor suffered fire and smoke damage. Twenty-eight fire fighters were summoned to this incident. Smoke detectors were present and operated properly. Damage is estimated at $15,000.00 dollars and no injuries were reported. The Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the blaze.
Photo David J. Jones
On Sunday October 19, 2008 the C.F.D. was dispatched to a fire in Camp Washington at 1251 Bates Street. At 2:03 P.M. the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received several telephone calls reporting a structure fire on Bates. Initial fire units encountered heavy smoke coming from the second floor of a two-story wood frame building.
Photo David J. Jones
Truck 21 using it's ladder pipe as firefighters on the ground use handlines to extinguish the fire.
Photo Bill Strite
Members of Squad 14 extinguish the gas meter on the A/D Side
Photo Bill Strite
LT S. Kathmann T-19 manning the accountiblity board on the bumper of Engine 12
Photo Bill Strite
Fire flares up over the heads of the attack crews preparing to make entry.
Photo Bill Strite
Crews stretching another hand line.
Photo David J. Jones
A fire investigator was called to the scene to assist with fire determination. This was a vacant residential structure. The cause of this fire was listed as “Undetermined”. Damage is estimated at $40,000.00 dollars.
Photo Bill Strite
At 8:38 PM the Cincinnati Fire Communication Center received a telephone call reporting a structure fire at 1553 Knox Street in Cumminsville. Initial fire units encountered a two-story residential building fully involved in fire. It took approximately one-hour before the fire was brought under control. 1st Alarm: Engines 21 & 12; Trucks 21 & 17; RAT 19; Districts 2 (Scott) & 3 (McWilliams); Rescue 24 and Squad 14.
Photo David J. Jones
2007 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #71652
Truck 32 is shown operating their new ladder truck during a 1-alarm fire that occurred at the intersction of Hale & Hallwood on October 4, 2008.
Photo Steve Hagy
2007 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #71652
Truck 32 is shown operating their new ladder truck during a 1-alarm fire that occurred at the intersction of Hallwood & Maple on October 4, 2008. Yep, there is a house behind all of those leaves.
Photo Steve Hagy
2007 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #71652
Notice the pre-piped waterway on this apparatus.
Photo Andy Pyott
Sometimes you can go out and have some fun! Here Engine 46 makes their way down Harrison Avenue in Cheviot during the 2008 Harvest Home Fair Parade.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
A trio of future C.F.D. recruits on board during the annual Harvest Home parade.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
Good seeing you again...
Photo Bill Strite
Time to start picking up all that hose and head for home.
Photo Bill Strite
The apartment where the fire originatd along with the roof area of the building were severely damaged.
Photo Bill Strite
Fire was spreading rapidly throughout the building and a 2nd alarm was requested. Assigned on the 2nd were: Engines 18 & 23; Truck 32; Squad 14; Rescue 2; and Car 2 (Asst. Chief Kroger). District 4 (Turley) climbs Truck 18's aerial to obtain a better view of area while Car 2 (Kroger) looks on from the balcony.
Photo Bill Strite
On Sunday evening at 19:15 hours on August 10, 2008 C.F.D. dispatched for a porch on fire at 5400 Water Tower Court in Madisonville. Engines 49 and 3; Trucks 31 and 18; RAT 23; Districts 4 (Turley) and 1 (Kluesener), Rescue 46 and Squad 9 were assigned. The Tower advised responding units that they had received multiple calls reporting the fire and that now the roof was burning. Responding units reported a large column of smoke visible while enroute. Engine 49 was first on the scene and advised they had a working fire and requested the second alarm.
Photo Bill Strite
District 1, Engine 9, and Truck 19 are set up in front of the building.
Photo Bill Strite
RAT 20 gets a ground ladder into position.
Photo Bill Strite
Smoke is showing from the windows of several apartments. Truck 32 has taken a position in a side yard so that they can get the aerial into the proper position. There was a slight delay in getting water on the fire due to a broken hydrant.
Photo Bill Strite
On the afternoon of August 9, 2008 a report of a fire in a multi-unit apartment building at 810 N. Fred Shuttlesworth was received. At 15:09 Hours the first alarm assignment consisting of Engines 32 and 9; Trucks 32 and 19; RAT 20; Rescue 38, Districts 3 (McWilliams) and 1 (Hornbeck); and Squad 9 were assigned to this address in Avondale.
Photo Bill Strite
The house watch area in the 14's quarters offers a panoramic view of the apparatus floor.
Photo Steve Hagy
Response times are critical whether you are going to a fire or medical assistance call. Here Rescue 14 makes the turn across from their quarters to head north on Central Avenue enroute to an emergency.
Photo Steve Hagy
Members of Squad 14 (Unit 2) take a blow.
Photo Bill Strite
Members of Squad 14 (Unit 2) take a blow.
Photo Bill Strite
Smoke issuing from a sidewalk grating by Car 401.
Photo Bill Strite
District Chief Texter, Car 406, talking to some of the troops on the Vine Street side of the Westin.
Photo Bill Strite
District 1 and the Accountibility Board.
Photo Bill Strite
At approximately 11:15 hours on June 18, 2008 units were dispatched for a car fire in the underground parking garage of the Westin Hotel at 21 East 5th Street in the heart of Downtown. Engines 14, 29, and 5; Trucks 3 and 29; RAT 17; Districts 1 and 2; Rescue 14 and Squad 14 were assigned. Arriving units found a vehicle well off with lots of smoke in the structure. This view, looking north on Vine Street shows Engine 14, Truck 3, and Engine 29.
Photo Bill Strite
2008 Spartan/Rosenbauer (General Safety) Heavy Rescue Shop #81710
Photo Steve Hagy
Fire building is on the ground.
Photo Bill Strite
Fire building collapsing.
Photo Bill Strite
The fire building collapsing.
Photo Bill Strite
The building starts to collapse. Ironically the sign on the structure states the building was going to be sold at auction on 5-17-08.
Photo Bill Strite
Master streams in operation along Riverside Drive.
Photo Bill Strite
Fire in the walls of exposure building on the D side.
Photo Bill Strite
Riverside Command requested 3rd Alarm at approximately 05:10 Hours. 3rd Alarm: Engines 3 & 14 and Truck 19. This fire occurred on the day of the Flying Pig Marathon and was on part of the course. The race officials had to detour the race which added 1/4 of a mile to the course.
Photo Bill Strite
District 4 requested the Second Alarm upon his arrival at approximately 05:05 Hours. Second Alarm: Engines 31 & 23; Truck 3; Rescue 2; Squad 9.
Photo Bill Strite
At Aproximately 05:00 Hours the Cincinnati Fire Department was dispatched to 3215 Riverside Drive (formerly Eastern Avenue), East End, for a reported building on fire. 1st Alarm: Engines 18 & 46; Trucks 18 & 23; RAT 31; Districts 4 (Boeing) & 1 (Reed); Rescue 46 and Squad 14. Engine 18 went on the scene with heavy fire on a building fully involved and fire extending to exposures on sides B and D.
Photo Bill Strite
This 2-story frame building was gutted by the fire.
Photo Bill Strite
The building to the west of 627 Straight Street was damaged by radiant heat.
Photo Bill Strite
Crews extinguish the last remaining pocket of fire in the porch roof.
Photo David J. Jones
Members of Engine and Truck 19 work at the front of the building.
Photo David J. Jones
Due to the intensity of this fire and the immenent danger to exposures a 2nd alarm was transmitted.
Photo David J. Jones
On April 23, 2008 at approximately 21:50 hours a report of a building fire at 627 Straight Street in University Heights was received. Arriving companies found a single family residence heavily involved in fire.
Photo David J. Jones
Firefighters handle a big line in front of the building.
Photo Bill Strite
Water in - water out! A hand-line is operating on the "B" side of the building while Truck 23's ladder pipe puts a lot of water into the building.
Photo Bill Strite
District 4 reported heavy fire on the 2nd floor and attic of vacant, 2-story frame, and that this will be a defensive fire with no personnel to enter the building. Engine 46 was given instructions to supply Truck 23's ladder pipe.
Photo Bill Strite
On April 14, 2008 at 13:45 hours a report was received of a fire in a vacant building at 4108 Eastern Avenue. Engines 18 and 46; Trucks 18 and 23; RAT 31; Districts 4 and 1; Squad 14 and Rescue 24 were assigned to this alarm.
Photo Bill Strite
Let's go home!
Photo Bill Strite
District 2 (Chief Scott) and District 1 (Chief Kluesener) confer.
Photo Bill Strite
Truck 23 has their aerial to the roof.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 23 is on the hydrant at the intersection of Park Avenue and McMillan Street. This area of Walnut Hills has seen more than it's share of fires.
Photo Bill Strite
On Saturday evening February 23, 2008 a fire was reported in a 4-story apartment building at 2380 Park Avenue. At 19:19 hours the 1st alarm assignment of Engines 23, 19; Trucks 23, 19; RAT 3; Districts 1, 2; Squad 14 and a Rescue unit were dispatched. Engine 23 arrived and reported smoke showing. The conditions seen in this photo can be deceptive! The fire is burning in the first floor apartment that is to the left of the doorway where the firefighters are making entry. Heavy amounts of smoke were present in the stairwell and apartments above the fire. With the smoke venting from the 4th floor it appears that the fire may be on the upper floors.
Photo Bill Strite
Squad 9's new apparatus has reflective chevrons on the rear which are designed to increase the visibility of the apparatus.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
Freshly arrived from the factory, Squad 9's new apparatus awaits the attention of the staff at the Municipal Garage.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
In the aftermath of the fire the ruins of the east steeple is embedded into the ground.
Photo Bill Strite
Sparks fly into the night sky as this historic structure continues to burn.
Photo Bill Strite
Apparatus fills Calhoun Street as the upper portion of the church is consumed by flames.
Photo David J. Jones
As the fire continues to progress, the east steeple begins to fall.
Photo Bill Strite
Most of the fire has been knocked down in the west steeple as the east steeple burns.
Photo Bill Strite
This photo shows the size of St. George Church. Fortunately the fire was held to the front of the building. Damage has been estimated at $250,000.
Photo David J. Jones
Plenty of fire in those steeples.
Photo Bill Strite
As the fire darkens down on the west side of the structure the second steeple begins to be devoured.
Photo Bill Strite
Firefighters pour water into the structure as Chief Wright sizes up the scene.
Photo Bill Strite
The first-in District Chief struck the 3rd alarm upon arrival.
Photo Bill Strite
District 3 (Chief Weber) struck the 3rd alarm upon arrival.
Photo David J. Jones
Looks like there's plenty of fire to go around....
Photo Bill Strite
Apparently the fire began in the west steeple. Windy conditions helped spread the flames.
Photo Bill Strite
The fire has not spread at this point and was confined to the west steeple. The parish was closed in 1993 and the building is currently owned by the Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corp. which is trying to find a new use for the property.
Photo David J. Jones
Engine 19 reported heavy smoke from the building and immediately requested that a second alarm be transmitted.
Photo Bill Strite
At approximately 19:00 hours on Friday February 1, 2008 a 1-alarm assignment was dispatched to a report of a building fire on Calhoun at Scioto Street. The fire building was the former St. George Church. Built in 1873 the front of the building is dominated by twin spires.
Photo Bill Strite
A second alarm was transmitted and companies quickly brought the fire under control. A child and his grandfather were at home when the blaze began and both escaped without injury. Damage had been estimated at $60,000.
Photo Mohawk Engine Company
At 15:41 hours on January 30, 2008 a building fire was reported at 2361 West McMicken Avenue in Camp Washington. First alarm companies were confronted with a heavy fire condition in an occupied, 2-story dwelling. There was an exposure problem as an adjoining residence was a mere 3 feet away from the fire building.
Photo Mohawk Engine Company
Firefighter Wessel and Captain Potter of Engine 12 take a breather before reloading hose.
Photo Bill Strite
Trucks 21 and 20 (RAT) set up at the rear of the building. The fire was contained to an apartment on the 4th floor and was quickly knocked down.
Photo Bill Strite
At 17:43 Hours on Saturday January 12, 2008 Engine 12 was advised by a citizen of a fire at 2825 Colerain Avenue (Camp Washington}. Engines 12, 34; Trucks 21, 19; RAT 20, Districts 3 and 2; Squad 14; and Rescue 14 were dispatched. Engine 12 gave an initial report of a working fire in an occupied multi-family dwelling. In this photo District 3 (Chief McWilliams) looks on at the front of the building. Most of the fire has been extinguished although there is still a small amount of flame visible in the ceiling.
Photo Bill Strite
New station in the works!
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department Collection
District 4, 2008 Ford Expedition, Shop # 80690
Photo Bill Strite
2007 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #71652
This workhorse is one of three Seagrave aerials delivered to the C.F.D. in 2007.
Photo Steve Hagy
Damage from the fire was estimated at $300,000.
Photo David J. Jones
Due to the volume of fire a 2nd alarm was requested. Engines 17 & 3, Truck 21 and Squad 9 were dispatched on the second. A defensive attack was made to extinguish the bulk of the fire.
Two occupants, a father and 3-year-old child that were in the condo escaped from the second floor balcony with the help of neighbors before the arrival of the fire companies, those individuals were not injured. A smoke alarm alerted the residents of the fire.
Photo David J. Jones
On December 15, 2007 at 10:20 p.m. fire units responded to 1023 Cutter Street in the West End for a report of a building fire. First arriving companies found a heavy volume of fire showing from all three floors of a condominium.
Photo David J. Jones
Nice placement of the aerial by Truck 2. Damage is estimated at $80,000. Two firefighters were injured. One received a severe burn to the hand, the other received an electrical shock; both were transported to the hospital.
Photo David J. Jones
The proximity of secondary exposures and the large volume of fire required a 2nd alarm to be dispatched. Engines 9-8 Truck 19 Squad 14 & Rescue 2 were dispatched at 08:21. The fire was brought under control within 25 minutes. The home was occupied by three people at the time of the fire. A 12-year old heard a smoke alarm sounding and upon investigating found a fire in the kitchen. The smoke alarm also alerted the other occupants and all safely left the house. The incident shows the importance of having working smoke alarms on every level of a home.
Photo David J. Jones
Heavy fire damage at the rear of the home.
Photo David J. Jones
On Sunday November 11, 2007 a call was received by the Fire Tower reporting a stove on fire in a house at 129 West 66th Street in Carthage. Box 2712 was transmitted at 08:05 with the following units assigned to the incident: Engines 2-38 Trucks 2-32 RAT 20 D/C 3-4 Rescue 38 Squad 9. At 08:07 Another call was received reporting the fire and at 08:09 a Cincinnati Police unit was on-scene reporting a grease fire on the stove, appears to be spreading. Engine 2 arrived at 08:11 and gave an initial report of smoke from the 2nd floor of an occupied structure.
Photo David J. Jones
The house wtach areas of firehouses have changed considerably over the last 20 or so years. Gone are the "Hold Out" and "Acknowledge" buttons - but you can always check the computer for updated run information.
Photo Steve Hagy
A long ride - one of the poles at the 17's house.
Photo Steve Hagy
2007 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #71652
Photo Steve Hagy
Many stations used to have a red light mounted on a small pole that was positioned in front of the apparatus bay. When the "Acknowlege" button on the alarm panel was pressed the light came on; alerting passing motorists that a piece of apparatus was on the move. The light on the 12's former quarters is occasionally turned on by the current occupant along with an additional red bulb in the second floor window.
Photo Steve Hagy
Ambulance 9 2007 Ford/Braun Shop #71452
The box on this ambulance is an older unit that was remounted by Life Star.
Photo Steve Hagy
Waiting for the next run to come in. Rescue 46 looking out onto Hyde Park square.
Photo Steve Hagy
Waiting for the next run to come in; Rescue 46 looking out onto Hyde Park square.
Photo Steve Hagy
Many stations used to have a red light mounted on a small pole that was positioned in front of the apparatus bay.
When the "Acknowlege" button on the alarm panel was pressed the light came on; alerting passing motorists that a piece of apparatus was on the move.
The light on the 12's former quarters is occasionally turned on by the current occupant along with an additional red bulb in the second floor window.
Photo Steve Hagy
District 1 - 2007 Ford Explorer Shop #60684
Photo Steve Hagy
Time to take a few minutes on the lawn so that you can rest and have some liquids!
Photo Bill Strite
One of the last times that this particular scene occurred in Cincinnati. Truck 31 was operating with a spare apparatus, one of the 1992 Seagrabe aerials. All of the tractor-drawn aerials are now off of the roster.
Photo Bill Strite
There is still some fire in the attic and a few other spots, but the blaze is under control at this time.
Photo Bill Strite
At 18:37 hours the 2nd alarm was transmitted for this fire which added Engines 7 & 31, Truck 32, Squad 14, Rescue 2, and Car 2 to the assignment.
Photo Bill Strite
At 18:37 hours the 2nd alarm was transmitted for this fire which added Engines 7 & 31, Truck 32, Squad 14, Rescue 2, and Car 2 to the assignment.
Photo Bill Strite
At 18:37 hours the 2nd alarm was transmitted for this fire which added Engines 7 & 31, Truck 32, Squad 14, Rescue 2, and Car 2 to the assignment.
Photo Bill Strite
At 18:37 hours the 2nd alarm was transmitted for this fire which added Engines 7 & 31, Truck 32, Squad 14, Rescue 2, and Car 2 to the assignment.
Photo Bill Strite
At 18:37 hours the 2nd alarm was transmitted for this fire which added Engines 7 & 31, Truck 32, Squad 14, Rescue 2, and Car 2 to the assignment.
Photo Bill Strite
At 18:37 hours the 2nd alarm was transmitted for this fire which added Engines 7 & 31, Truck 32, Squad 14, Rescue 2, and Car 2 to the assignment.
Photo Bill Strite
At 18:37 hours the 2nd alarm was transmitted for this fire which added Engines 7 & 31, Truck 32, Squad 14, Rescue 2, and Car 2 to the assignment.
Photo Bill Strite
At 18:37 hours the 2nd alarm was transmitted for this fire which added Engines 7 & 31, Truck 32, Squad 14, Rescue 2, and Car 2 to the assignment.
Photo Bill Strite
At 18:37 hours the 2nd alarm was transmitted for this fire which added Engines 7 & 31, Truck 32, Squad 14, Rescue 2, and Car 2 to the assignment.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 46 arrived on the scene and reported a light amount of smoke showing. When District 4 arrived he reported that there was heavy smoke and fire in the rear of a 2-story frame, single family dwelling.
Photo Bill Strite
At 18:30 hours on October 7, 2007 a fire was reported in a home at 2940 Van Dyke in Mt. Lookout. The first alarm assignment that was dispatched consisted of: Engines 46,18,& 23; Trucks 18 & 31; RAT 23, Districts 4 & 1; Rescue 46 and Squad 9.
Photo Bill Strite
Word is that the new firehouse will be ready for occupancy during November! Here's how the new place looked on October 3rd.
Photo Steve Hagy
When the 9-11 exhibit was displayed at the Firefighters Memorial in late September of 2007, the new Seagrave aerials that were being assigned to Trucks 29 and 32 were maintained at the site overnight.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 32 at the hydrant in front of the 32's old quarters
Photo David J. Jones
District Chief Collini with the press
Photo David J Jones
Photo David J Jones
Photo David J Jones
Photo David J Jones
Photo David J Jones
Photo David J Jones
1992 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #21651
Truck 32 was operating the spare that was their former rig when this fire occured on September 23, 2007. The location, on Rockdale Avenue, was across the street from the previous quarters of Engine 32 and Truck 12. Unfortunately this apparatus was sold at the December 8, 2007 Municipal Auction for a mere $3,600.00.
Photo David J. Jones
2004 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #31689
The 5's working at a 1 alarm at Gilbert Avenue & Taft Road on September 9, 2007.
Photo Bill Strite
2004 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #31689
The 5's working at a 1 alarm on Gilbert Avenue at Taft Road - September 9, 2007
Photo Bill Strite
2004 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #31651
Truck 19 stretches the aerial out on a Sunday morning...
Photo Bill Strite
The fire was brought under control in 20 minutes, but heavy damage was sustained to the front section of the roof and the dining area. The fire loss is listed at $250,000. No firefighters or occupants were injured.
Photo Bill Strite
Upon arrival firefighters found heavy smoke and fire showing from the front of the restaurant. Acting District Chief John Klosterman directed fire companies to employ a cautious interior attack on the fire because of the heavy equipment on the structure’s roof. There was a possibility of the roof failing early under heavy heat conditions.
Photo Bill Strite
Box 2258 09/09/07 0935hrs 855 William Howard Taft btwn Melrose Av & Gilbert Av Caller at the Wendy's Restaurant at Gilbert and Taft, advising the building is on fire Engine 23, 19, 3 Truck 23, 19 D1, 4 R46 Squad 9 (D4 disregarded, D3 responded) Multiple calls being received 0937: RAT3 adds to run, no RAT originally dispatched 0937: E19 pre-empted, unavailable for unknown reason, replaced with Engine 5 0938: T23 smoke in the area; T23 o/s fire on the roof 0939: T23 advising heavy fire in the roof of a 1 story restaurant 0942: Engine 32 adds to run, on scene 0942: D01 o/s assuming Taft Command, heavy fire front and roof area 1 story restaurant, E32 to respond in with water 0948: D01 advising fire knocked down, evacuated bldg, going defensive, some collapes in front foyer, will advise 0953: Command advising still checking for hot spots, fire appears out, requesting Duke Electric 1017: Command advising fire extinguished, awaiting fire investigator, T19 T23 E23 remaining on scene, all other co's AOR via SMT
Photo Bill Strite
Fortunately many building fires are handled by the first due companies. This 1 alarm fire on Dewey Avenue turned out to be a sparking electrical outlet that was extinguished by the resident.
Here members of Truck 24 have just arrived on the scene and are entering the building to investigate.
Photo Steve Hagy
This view of the station is one that is rarely seen by most.
Photo Steve Hagy
From the front of the station the hose tower at the 24's house is barely visible. The designs formed in the brick make for an attracive feature that is seldom seen.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighters were on the scene for 12 hours and twenty minutes. Damage estimates are in excess of $500,000. The fire is still under investigation.
Photo David J. Jones
The fire was labor intensive, requiring 78 firefighters to respond to the incident, along with support staff and other supporting agencies such as the Cincinnati Building and Inspection Department. The Fire and Building Departments worked together to bring in a backhoe to clear out debris to extinguish smoldering fire in three of the buildings that were completely involved in fire. There were seven structures that were impacted by the fire. The largest of the structures, a large three story brick building (2724 W. McMicken), sustained minimum damage because of fire fighting efforts.
Photo David J. Jones
0029: D03 keeping 3 trucks, 3 engines, track hoe is on scene at this time - starting to tear down the bldg at this time. 0059: E20, E5, E12 & T19, T32, T29 will be staying on scene - all other companies will be getting in service.
Photo David J. Jones
2134: D03 we have a working fire in 1 exposure bldg, attempting to trench cut it off from other exposures. 2211: C01 requesting a track hoe for demolition once fire is knocked down. 2220: D03- attempting to extinguish exposure bldg, imminent roof collapse, flooding it with water now.
Photo David J. Jones
2037: D01 contact Water Works about opening some valve to increase the water pressure. 2038: Fleet Services enroute to 5th alarm. 2042: D01 reporting the main fire building has collapsed. 2118: Move Ups; E31 to E12, E23 to E19, E24 to E14, T2 to T20
Photo David J. Jones
2022: D03 4th alarm: Engine 14, 17 2024: Car 1 on scene at the 4th alarm. 2026: ...requests the 5th alarm: Engine 3, 32 District 4 2027: Car 1 reporting 5 alarms - multiple bldgs on fire, fire not under control. 2 D/C's to start limited recall. 2035: D03 we've had a partial building collapse of the main fire building, need Duke ASAP, wire's are arcing.
Photo David J. Jones
2007: D03 2nd alarm: Engine 21,29 Truck 17 Squad 9 Rescue 2 2009: E19 o/s at 2nd alarm. 2011: D03 we're going defensive. 2013: D03 3rd alarm: Engine 20 Truck 32 2018: D03- need Duke (Energy) to respond.
Photo David J. Jones
2003: E12 E5 on scene heavy smoke from 2nd and 3rd floor 2005: D03 large frame bldg, fire showing from the side, heavy smoke from 2nd and 3rd floors 2006: D03 give me 2 more addt'l RAT assist teams, engines. Advise those engines that they are ONLY for RAT Assist 2007: Tower dispatches RAT20 and RAT3 (trucks)
Photo David J. Jones
On July 10, 2007, 2000hrs, the Fire Tower dispatched a 1 alarm fire at 2721 W. McMicken Avenue btwn. Straight & Tafel. "Cellular caller reporting smoke and fire coming from the roof of the costume company building." Engine 12,34,5 Truck 29,19 RAT 21 District 3,2 Rescue 14 Squad 14 Multiple calls being received...
Photo David J. Jones
Rehab!
Photo David J. Jones
District Chief Coleman surveys the progress.
Photo David J. Jones
Firefighters were on the scene for 12 hours and twenty minutes. Damage estimates are in excess of $500,000. The fire is still under investigation.
Photo David J. Jones
Companies were dispatched to a house fire at 2570 Seegar Avenue between Baltimore & Vinton in Fairmount at 14:15hrs. A 2nd Alarm was requested for manpower due to the 90 degree heat.
Photo David J. Jones
Engine 5 tied into the plug side C (12th Street).
A fire investigator was called to the scene. Fire loss was set at $2,000. There were 32 fire personnel utilized at this incident. There were no injuries to civilians or fire fighters.
Photo Bill Strite
Truck 29 wedged into the space on side B.
Photo Bill Strite
"If you break it you fix it" Firefighters working to repair the lock that was popped to gain entry into printing shop on Side A (Reading Road).
Photo Bill Strite
Squad 14 putting some water on a hot spot.
Photo Bill Strite
Squad 14 putting some water on a hot spot
Photo Bill Strite
Getting the job done...
Photo Bill Strite
The fire turned out to be rubbish that was ignited between two commercial buildings. Here Districts 1 and 2 converse with Truck 3 in a parking lot off of 12th St.
Photo Bill Strite
Just after 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2007 The Tower received a call reporting heavy smoke to the rear of Reading Road and 12th Street. Engines 5-3-19 Trucks 3-29 RATT 19 Rescue 14 Squad 14 Districts 1-2 were dispatched. Engine 5 arrived on scene at the rear of 525 Reading along the 12th street side of the building (just down from the old 42's house), with heavy smoke showing.
Photo Bill Strite
This is a really attractive station. Although it doesn't stand out, there is an attic area in this building. Notice the small windows along the roof line at the front of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Carved into the stone above the right-side bay door is the high water mark of 80 feet that was achieved during the 1937 flood. In the photo of the boat that appears later in this thread the water is several feet below it's peak!
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 2 hard at work at a fire in Pleasant Ridge.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 49 working at the blaze.
A Fire Investigator was called to the scene. Loss is estimated at $25,000. There were no injuries to civilians or any of the 30 firefighters that responded to the fire.
Photo Bill Strite
The District Chiefs observe firefighting operations.
Photo Bill Strite
First arriving fire companies found heavy smoke and fire on the second floor of an unoccupied two-story frame building. Fire units made an aggressive interior attack on the fire, extinguishing the bulk of the fire within 25 minutes. The building had damage from a previous fire.
Photo Bill Strite
At 20:47 hours on April 13, 2007 a box was struck for a report of a building fire on Bramble Street in Madisonville. First due Engine 49 reported smoke in the area and confirmed a working fire at 5812 Bramble.
Photo Bill Strite
Second due Engine 32 with a line off.
Photo Bill Strite
There are firefighters everywhere in this photo! Is that a 35 or a 50 foot ladder raised to the front of the building?
Photo Bill Strite
The 19's house reported heavy fire in the first floor of a 2-story brick, multifamily building. Fortunately the 1st alarm companies made a quick knockdown on the fire.
Photo Bill Strite
At approximately 23:30 hours on Thursday April 12, 2007 a 1-alarm assignment was dispatched to 2840 Winslow Avenue. Engines 19, 32 Trucks 19, 32 RAT 23, Rescue 46, Squad 9, and Districts 1 and 4 rolled on this one.
Photo Bill Strite
At approximately 20:13 hours on April 9, 2007 companies were dispatched for a building fire at 3213 Vine Street in Corryville.
Photo David J. Jones
Box 1478 was transmitted bringing Engines 19 & 5, Trucks 19 & 32, RATT 23, Districts 1 & 3, Rescue 38 and Squad 9. A heavy fire condition was showing from the roof of the brick multi-dweling upon arrival of the 19's house.
Photo David J. Jones
With the assistance of the 2nd alarm companies the fire was brought under control.
Photo David J. Jones
Truck 19 has vented the roof.
Photo David J. Jones
A second alarm was quickly transmitted. Lots of smoke is visible from the building but the amount of fire that is visible is starting to decrease.
Photo David J. Jones
Box 1478 was transmitted bringing Engines 19 & 5, Trucks 19 & 32, RATT 23, Districts 1 & 3, Rescue 38 and Squad 9. A heavy fire condition was showing from the roof of the brick multi-dwelling upon arrival of the 19's.
Photo David J. Jones
At approximately 20:13 hours on April 9, 2007 companies were dispatched for a building fire at 3213 Vine Street in Corryville.
Photo David J. Jones
The loss is estimated at $200,000. Smoke alarms were working in the structure. The Cincinnati Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting the three adults that were displaced from their homes. A complement of 10 engine companies and 6 ladder companies and other support staff responded to the incident.
Photo Bill Strite
Advancing an 1 1/2" line up Truck 23's aerial to get hot spots on the roof around the chimney. Within twenty-minutes of their arrival fire crews extinguished the main body of fire, saving the majority of the structure. Fire damage was held to the rear sections of the structure’s first and second floors, and attic.
Photo Bill Strite
Car 1 (Chief Wright), Car 502 (Duane Herth), and Car 406 (Ron Texter) confer on the lawn.
Photo Bill Strite
One of the occupants called 911 stating he smelled smoke. Two other people were in the structure. The individual that called 911 alerted them of the fire. Upon arriving Firefighters assisted one of the occupants out of the structure; the other occupants had already left the building. Firefighters also reported they found heavy fire coming from the first floor rear with extension into the second floor and attic. A 2nd and 3rd alarm were transmitted for the blaze. Engines 32-5-34 Truck 32 Rescue 2 & Squad 9 were dispatched for the 2nd alarm and Engines 14-29 and Truck 29 responded on the 3rd alarm.
Photo Bill Strite
At 01:51 hours a one alarm was dispatched for a house on fire at 2333 Kemper Lane in Walnut Hills. The assignment was: Engines 23-19-3 Trucks 23-19 RAT 3 Districts 1-4 Rescue 46(?) & Squad 14. RAT 3 wsas put to work and either Trcuk 32 or 29 picked up the RAT assignment. Engine 23 reported smoke in the area and about 20 seconds later reported a three story stone, occupied structure with heavy fire on all floors.
Photo Bill Strite
Central Stores provides equipment and supplies for the department. They operate from an office area and warehouse adjacent to Engine 12's quarters at 3001 Spring Grove Avenue in Camp Washington.
Photo Bill Strite
Workers were welding inside the tower and caught insulation on fire. No injuries to civilians or fire fighters were observed.
Photo Bill Strite
Yep - that's smoke coming from the roof of this prominent east side landmark that is only a few blocks from Mt. Washington Elementary School. Depending on your vantage point when this fire happened it is possible to have observed it from numerous neighborhoods in Ohio and Kentucky.
Photo Bill Strite
Just before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday March 18, 2007 companies were dispatched for a report of smoke coming from the top of the water tower on Campus Lane in Mt. Washington. Engines 7,18 Trucks 18,31 RAT 23 Districts 4,1 Rescue 46 and Squad 14 were assigned to the run. Engine 7 made the short drive from their quarters around the corner and reported a working fire.
Photo Bill Strite
If you lay it out, you've got to pick it up! The 17's were bringing water on a 1 alarm that occurred on Southside Avenue in Riverside on March 17, 2007.
Photo Bill Strite
Construction of the new station continues at a brisk pace. You can now get a fairly good idea of the overall shape of the building. This photo was taken March 9, 2007 and shows that the roof over the apparatus bays looks close to completion and that the exterior brick and stone work has been started.
Photo Steve Hagy
This photo, taken on March 7, 2007, shows that the Marshall's bay on the back of the firehouse has now been torn down. Hopefully that same fate will not meet with the rest of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Lt. Jay Shearman of Engine 18 takes a breather along with another firefighter from the 18's once the fire has been knocked down.
Photo Bill Strite
Although there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters, 2 dogs were found in the home.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 46 reported fire showing in a 2 story frame and Truck 31 gave a report of heavy fire on the "A" side of an occupied dwelling.
Photo Bill Strite
On Sunday evening, March 4, 2007, the Fire Tower received a call of a house on fire at 922 Nancy Lane, off of Nash Street, in Mt. Lookout. At approximately 22:12 hours Engines 18,46,31: Trucks 18,31 RATT23; Districts 4,1; Rescue 46 and Squad 9 were dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite
Members of Squad 14 keeping the foam supply coming.
Photo David J. Jones
This fire is a little unusual in that you don't often see foam in use in Cincinnati. This fire spread to out-buildings on 2 properties.
Photo David J. Jones
It's not very often that there is a boat fire in Winton Place.
Photo David J. Jones
Engine 38 arrived to find a boat, several motor vehicles, and various garages and sheds burning. High winds spread the fire.
Photo David J. Jones
This 1 alarm occured at 610 Burr Oak Place in Winton Terrace. Box 1644 was transmitted for a report of a garage fire.
Photo David J. Jones
Engine 5 using its deck gun
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 32 and Truck 19 on the A/B Side as the fire has run the length of the attic
Photo Bill Strite
Fire blowing out of the attic A/B Side
Photo Bill Strite
Firefighter working in on C Side Roof. The 3rd Alarm had just been put in by Car 4 which brought Engine 21 and Truck 17
Photo Bill Strite
Side B/C. The 2nd Alarm was transmitted 18:53 by District 1 bringing Engines 5, 23, 19; Truck 3; Squad 14; Rescue 2; Car 4 (Duty Chief)
Photo Bill Strite
Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 18:41 Hours CFD Communications Center received a call that children had set a box on fire by a house at 2610 Stanton Avenue and dispatched Engine 32. While en route the box was filled out to the 1 alarm due to second call now stating that the wall of the building was on fire. Engine 3; Trucks 19 & 23; RAT 32; Districts 1 & 4; Rescue 46 and Squad 9. 18:48 Hours District 1 on the scene reporting Fire has extended into the building, up the wall, now into the attic, will advise.
Photo Bill Strite
Good job done by all quick stop made and good job getting second and third water supplies established in a hurry. Limitted damage to the structure and most importantly no injures to the residents or firefighers!
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 23 in the foreground is near the hydrant Engine 18 hit with their tail and couldn't get water.
Photo Bill Strite
Vent or not? In this case a quick stop was made and the roof didn't need to be opened.
Photo Bill Strite
Rescue 46 standing by. Reports indicate that the fire was started by the homeowner attempting to thaw frozen pipes.
Photo Bill Strite
RATT 31 ready and waiting in the side yard.
Photo Bill Strite
Trucks 23 and 18 have the fire building laddered.
Photo Bill Strite
District 4, Chief Collini, arrived on scene and reported a fire in the walls of a 2-story wood frame. All occupants are out of the house. Engine 18's hydrant was either frozen or o.o.s. so Engine 23 was called to bring a second source of water. Engine 46 brought water northbound on Airport Road and Engine 23 brought water southbound Airport Road across the railroad tracks.
Photo Bill Strite
On Saturday February 10, 2007 Box 8125 was transmitted at 12:07 hours for a report of a house fire on Robb Street between Airport Road and the dead end in the Columbia-Tusculum area. Engines 18,46,23; Trucks 18,23 RATT31; Districts 4 & 1; Squad 14 and Rescue 46 were dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite
Changing air bottles can be difficult, especially when the temperature is down into the teens. Here the Lieutenant on Engine 20 gets a helping hand in obtaining a fresh bottle.
Photo David J. Jones photo.
District 2 provides some instruction from a window on the second floor.
Photo David J. Jones
Truck 20 on the roof of the building. This can be a risky spot under normal conditions. Having a snow covered roof doesn't improve the situation. Sliding while your up there can be very dangerous!
Photo David J. Jones
District 3 arrived on the scene and reported heavy smoke from the rear of this 2-stroy brick home.
Photo David J. Jones
Just a few hours after the fire on Robb Street, Box 3447 was struck for a report of a building fire on Kirby Road between Hanfield and Chase Streets in Northside. At 17:06 hours the following companies were assigned to the fire: Engines 20,12; Trucks 20,19 RATT 32; Districts 2,3; Rescue 38 and Squad 9. The actual location of the fire building was 4140 Kirby Road.
Photo David J. Jones
1996 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 100 Foam Shop #61674
With the addition of new apparatus during 2006, some of the E One pumpers have now entered the spare pool.
Photo Bob Luce
Noboby is taking off their gloves and helmets tonight. You've gotta keep warm! Rescue 46 transported 3 firefighters to University Hospital with minor injuries sustained at the blaze.
Photo Bill Strite
PPV fan at the front door of the residence. It looks like ice is forming on the helmet of the firefighter from Engine 2.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine and Truck 2 in front of the fire building. Firefighting was hampered by the cold weather conditions. At the time of the fire the temperature was about 12 degrees with a wind chill that was hovering at zero or below.
Photo Bill Strite
Due to the heavy volume of fire in the attic all personnel were ordered off of the roof. A second alarm was requested bringing Engines 9 & 32 Truck 23 Squad 14 Rescue 2 Car 2 and an additional Rescue Unit to the scene.
Photo Bill Strite
At approximately 07:45 p.m. on January 28, 2007 a 1-alarm assignment was dispatched to 5041 Newfield Avenue in Bond Hill. Engines 2 & 8 Trucks 2 & 32 RAT 31 Squad 9 Rescue 46 and Districts 3 & 4 were assigned. First arriving companies confirmed a working fire in a 2-story brick, "Cape Cod" style house.
Photo Bill Strite
The members of Engine 12 take a great deal of pride in their station. Part of that companies history is on the walls of their house with
photos showing fires the company has fought and apparatus that has been assigned to them over the years.
Photo Steve Hagy
Squad 9 1997 Ferrara Heavy Rescue
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Construction continues on the new quarters for the 9's. This photo, taken December 21, 2006, shows that the exterior walls are nearing completion.
Photo Steve Hagy
1985 Ford/Saulsbury Heavy Rescue Shop #51710
This apparatus was originally assigned to Squad 52 and was used as a spare for the 52's after they received the Ferrara. When Squad 9 was organized this rescue was assigned to the company.
Photo Fleet Services
Truck 18 with the aerial extended to the fire building.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 46 caught a hydrant coming in and has a line off.
Photo Bill Strite
First due Engine 18 is going to have some hose to pick up!
Photo Bill Strite
Upon arrival Engine 18 and Ladder 18 reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the second floor of a two-story multi-dwelling. Firefighters found extensive fire on the second floor. An aggressive interior attack was mounted bringing the blaze quickly under control. The fire cause is undetermined. All civilians exited the structure before arrival of C.F.D. units; there were no civilian or firefighter injuries.
There were working smoke alarms on every floor; smoke alarms do save lives!
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Loss to the building and contents is estimated at $40,000.
Photo Bill Strite
At approximately 10:10 a.m. on Thursday November 23, 2006 (Thanksgiving Day) a 1-alarm assignment was dispatched to 4515 Eastern Avenue for a report of a fire in a building. The Fire Tower assigned the following companies to the box: Engines 18,46, & 31; Trucks 18, 31; RAT 23; Squad 14; Districts 4 & 1; and Rescue 46.
Photo Bill Strite
The LED lights on Squad 14 brighten up the night while on a fire scene Downtown.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 14 had a couple of lines off as companies chased the fire through portions of the ventillation system.
Photo Bill Strite
As additional calls were received from guests on the upper floors indicating the presence of smoke, a 2nd and 3rd alarm were transmitted to bring enough personnel to the scene so that each report of a smoke condition was checked. Although damage from the fire was confined to the kitchen and the ductwork, the loss from the blaze was estiamted to be $300,000.
Photo Bill Strite
At 08:06 p.m. on Sunday November 12, 2006, firefighters responded to a report of a fire alarm sounding in the Millennium Hotel at 150 W. 5th Street, Downtown. Upon arriving, companies found hotel guests evacuating the structure which had heavy smoke issuing from the first floor. A grease fire had started in the kitchen, causing the smoke.
Prior to the Fire Department's arrival, many of the hotels 408 guests and staff of 60 had exited the building. Due to a Sunday evening Bengal's football game many people were staying at the Millenniem for the event. Temporary shelter for employees and guests was provided at the Duke Energy Center, located across the street from the hotel. Firefighting efforts were begun as companies had to chase the grease fire through the ductwork above the kitchen. Additionally a thorough search had to be made to verify that guests had left their rooms in this 32 story building.
Photo Bill Strite
Red Cross Disaster Services serving up a hot cup of joe to a cold roughneck!
Photo Bill Strite
Truck 32 picking up hose. The fire loss was estimated at $150,000.
Photo Bill Strite
District 4 observing operations along Side D of the building.
Photo Bill Strite
RAT 23 (Unit 3) at the ready.
Photo Bill Strite
Side D showing the wall that collapsed early on.
Photo Bill Strite
Companies are engaged in a defensive attack due to the partial collapse of the building.
Photo Bill Strite
Because of the volume of fire a 2nd alarm was transmitted. Companies assigned on the 2nd alarm were: Engines 46 & 18 Truck 32 Squad 14 Rescue 2 and Car 2.
Photo Bill Strite
Fire engulfed the home and three firefighters narrowly escaped injury from falling debris. Forty-two firefighters were on the scene for two hours extinguishing the fire. The Cincinnati Building Department responded for demolition of the structure.
Photo Bill Strite
When fire units arrived, they found heavy fire coming from the first floor of a 1 to 2 story, two-family dwelling. As crews were preparing to enter the structure, what was believed to be a smoke explosion blew out the front two walls of the building's second floor. Firefighters from Engine and Truck 31 operate 2 1/2" lines on the "D" side of the building.
Photo Bill Strite
At 04:58 hours on November 4, 2006 Box 8376 was transmitted for a report of a building on fire at 6202 Desmond in Madisonville. Companies dispatched were Engines 49 & 31 Trucks 31 & 18 RAT 23 Squad 9 Rescue 46 and Districts 4 & 1. Engine 49 arrived on the scene and reported a 2-story frame building heavily involved in fire. All occupants had escaped from the building. Smoke pours from the home as 1st alarm companies fight the blaze.
Photo Bill Strite
2006 Sutphen 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #61686
Photo David J. Jones
2005 Spartan/Saulsbury Hazardous Devices Unit Shop #51960
Photo David J. Jones
2005 Ford/Nabco Shop #60915
This is the vehicle that carries the containment vessel.
Photo Steve Hagy
The containment device that was previously mounted on the trailer was installed on the new apparatus for Engine 14-B.
Photo Steve Hagy
Getting the last of the fire from the outside of the structure.
Photo David J. Jones
Pulling the roof of the porch to check for hot spots.
Photo David J. Jones
You can tell by the scorch marks around the windows that the fire was blowing out pretty good.
Photo David J. Jones
Although companies made a quick knock-down of the blaze, the fire extended through the entire first floor of the home.
Photo David J. Jones
At approximately 20:43 hours on Friday October 20, 2006 a call was received reporting a fire on the porch of a house at 4207 Virginia Avenue in Northside. District 3 arrived on the scene and reported a working fire in a 2-story brick building.
Photo David J. Jones
Many a piece of Cincinnati apparatus has ended up at the salvage yarrd on Ethan Street. Several have been converted into scrap haulers.
The 1968 American LaFrance on the left was once Truck 5. It is not known which of the 1970 ALF engines is up in the air in this photo from October of 2006.
Photo Steve Hagy
Many a piece of Cincinnati apparatus has ended up at the salvage yarrd on Ethan Street. Several have been converted into scrap haulers.
The 1968 American LaFrance shown here was once Truck 5 in this photo from October of 2006.
Photo Steve Hagy
Flashover occurred causing interior companies to retreat temporarily, after which a stop was made
Photo Jeff Neal
Photo Jeff Neal
Photo Jeff Neal
Photo Jeff Neal
Photo Jeff Neal
Photo Jeff Neal
Photo Jeff Neal
Photo Jeff Neal
Photo Jeff Neal
1 Alarm Fire, Box 5539, Enigne 21, Engine 24, Truck 21, Truck 24, Rat 20, District 3, District 2, Rescue 24, Squad 14
Photo Jeff Neal
Construction has begun on the new house for Engine, Squad, and Ambulance 9. This is how the construction site looked on October 14, 2006.
Photo Steve Hagy
2006 Spartan/Central States Heavy Rescue Shop #61710
Squad 14 at a vaguely familiar location. When was the last time you stopped by the Cincinnati Fire Museum?
Photo Steve Hagy
Chief Turley provides the media with information concerning the fire. The fire caused approximately $50,000.00 loss the contents and structure.
Photo Bill Strite
District 4 (Chief Anson Turley) and District 1 (Chief Howard Reed) confer in front of the fire building.
Photo Bill Strite
Additional EMS units were requested due to the civilian injuries. Units dispatched were Rescue 2 (EMS Field Supervisor), Rescue 38, and Ambulances 9 and 23. Truck 31 on with their aerial up on the Markbreit Avenue side of the building so they could reach the C & D corner.
Photo Bill Strite
Upon arrival, Engine & Truck 31 found light smoke coming from the second floor of a three-story, multi-dwelling, brick structure. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, bringing this fire under control in less then 15 minutes. Also, a female victim received burns on most of her body. She immediately received medical attention and was transported to University Hospital by Rescue 46.
There were a total of four people rescued from this structure, with two being transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The other two were not injured and there were no firefighters injured.
Photo Bill Strite
At 12:59 pm on Saturday October 14, 2006 a report was received of a building on fire at 4011 Allston Street in Oakley. Companies assigned to the fire were: Engines 31 & 46, Trucks 31 & 23, RAT 32, Squad 9, Districts Chiefs 4 & 1, and Rescue 46.
Photo Bill Strite
If you lay off 5" hose, you have to pick up 5" hose!
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 46's crew with help of other companies repack their hosebed.
Photo Bill Strite
Rescue 38 crew, Rescue 2, and Engine 31's Lieutenant at rehab.
Photo Bill Strite
Truck 23 (Unit 1) takes a breather after the fire has been extinguished.
Photo Bill Strite
Chief Turley provides the media with information concerning the fire. The fire caused approximately $50,000.00 loss the contents and structure.
Photo Bill Strite
District 4 (Chief Anson Turley) and District 1 (Chief Howard Reed) confer in front of the fire building.
Photo Bill Strite
Additional EMS units were requested due to the civilian injuries. Units dispatched were Rescue 2 (EMS Field Supervisor), Rescue 38, and Ambulances 9 and 23.
Truck 31 has their aerial up on the Markbreit Avenue side of the building so they can reach the C & D corner.
Photo Bill Strite
Upon arrival, Engine & Truck 31 found light smoke coming from the second floor of a three-story, multi-dwelling, brick structure. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, bringing this fire under control in less then 15 minutes. Also, a female victim received burns on most of her body. She immediately received medical attention and was transported to University Hospital by Rescue 46.
There were a total of four people rescued from this structure, with two being transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The other two were not injured and there were no firefighters injuries.
Photo Bill Strite
At 12:59 pm on Saturday October 14, 2006 a report was received of a building on fire at 4011 Allston Street in Oakley. Companies assigned to the fire were: Engines 31 & 46, Trucks 31 & 23, RAT 32, Squad 9, Districts Chiefs 4 & 1, and Rescue 46.
Photo Bill Strite
Although the second victim of the fire recovered from her injuries, the first victim perished.
Photo David J. Jones
At 00:29 Engine 38 arrived on scene and reported a house fully involved with a report of someone still inside. A 2nd alarm was transmitted bringing Engines 51, 9 Truck 32 Rescues 2, 14 and Squad 14. One person was confirmed as still being in the home while a second person had jumped from the residence suffering serious injuries.
Photo David J. Jones
On September 22, 2006 at 00:24 hours a 1 alarm was transmitted for a fire on North Edgewood Avenue after a caller at on Froome Street reported someone yelling help and could see black smoke in air, and a house on fire on Edgewood. Engines 38, 34 Trucks 20, 2 RAT 19 Rescue 38 Squad 9 and Districts 3 & 1 were assigned.
Photo David J. Jones
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 19, 2006 for the new fire station that will be located at 4379 Reading Road. Here is a drawing of how the new building will appear.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
2005 Sutphen 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #61684
The lettering that was added over the door of the station looks nice!
Photo Steve Hagy
2006 Spartan-Central States Shop #61710
Photo David J. Jones
Yes, the Scotchlite striping and all of those lights do make the fire engine visible at night!
Photo Bob Luce
A few folks check out Engine 18's apparatus. This 1995 Emergency One previously was assigned to Engine 23.
Photo Bob Luce
Squad 14 Apparatus 61710 on scene on Purcell
Photo Mike Carey
Engine 21 2005 Sutphen on Purcell
Photo Mike Carey
Photo Mike Carey
Photo Mike Carey
Engine 24 on Purcell
Photo Mike Carey
Photo Mike Carey
Photo Mike Carey
FAO Kevin McQuillan and Firefighter Brad Seiller of Ladder 24
Photo Mike Carey
Photo Mike Carey
Heavy Fire on the third floor
Photo Mike Carey
One Alarm Fire, 560 Purcell, E24, E21, E17, T17, T24, RAT21, D01, D02, R24, SQ14 respond, Fire Box 7156, house on fire.
Photo Mike Carey
Companies remained on the scene for just over 4 hours.
Photo David J. Jones
The small, frame house collapsed and was a complete loss. The home was vacant at the time. Damage was estimated at $40,000.
Photo David J. Jones
Although firefighters arrived less than 3 minutes after being dispatched, they found the house totally invloved in fire with an exposure problem with the home adjacent to the fire building.
Photo David J. Jones
At 11:44 on July 9, 2006 a 1 alarm assignment was dispatched to 3054 O'Bryon Street in O'Bryonville for a report of a house on fire. Engines 23, 46 Trucks 23, 31 RAT 19 Squad 9 Rescue 46 and Districts 4 and 1 responded. Shortly after arrival District 4 requested a 2nd alarm which added Engines 31 & 32, Truck 32, Squad 14, Rescue 2, and Cars 5 and 515 to the response.
Photo David J. Jones
2006 Sutphen 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #61685
Photo Steve Hagy
Class 108 and the Cincinnati Firefighters Pipes and Drums
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1995 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 100 Foam Shop #51672
Photo Bob Luce
Squad 14 prepares to advance for close handline extinguishment and to eventually stop the remaining fuel from leaking from the tanker.
Photo Bill Strite
Companies drown the tanker with fire fighting foam.
Photo Bill Strite
A Covington truck company with their ladder pipe in service and foam in the background
Photo Bill Strite
From left to right, Cincinnati Firefighters Scott Rice, Lt Bill Lustenberger, George Bredestege, Chad Maly, and FAO Jimmy Williams
Photo Bill Strite
Heavy smoke billows from the damaged tanker following an initial explosion that sent the driver to the hospital.
Photo Bill Strite
Companies were dispatched across the Ohio River to Covington Ky on May 31, 2006, for a tanker fire at a construction site in the Downtown area of the City of Covington. On arrival crews found the City of Covington Fire Department fighting a fire in a 5000 gallon fuel tanker. The tanker apparently contained gasoline and deisel fuels.
Photo Bill Strite
Renovations on the 31's house included the addition of the lettering over the doors identifying the companies assigne to the house which are shown in this photo taken in May of 2006.
Photo Bob Luce
Firefighters take a well deserved rest after the fire has been extinguished.
Photo Jerry Schaedle
Fire Investigators search the ruins in the front of the store trying to determine the cause of the blaze.
Photo Jerry Schaedle
At 10:57 a.m. on May 25, 2006, a 1 alarm compliment was dispatched to a report of a store on fire at 4131 Glenway Avenue in Price Hill. Engines 24, 17 Trucks 24, 17 RAT 21 Squad 14 Rescue 24 & Districts 2 and 1 were assigned to Box 7243. The Yester Year furniture store had heavy fire showing from the front of the building upon arrival of fire companies.
Photo Jerry Schaedle
The home received extensive damage. Note the Anderson & Cincinnati Chief's working side-by-side.
Photo Bill Strite
Truck 23, operating as RAT 23, gearing up upon arrival.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 7 Lieutenant receiving instructions from Anderson OIC.
Photo Bill Strite
Anderson Quint 10 on the scene.
Photo Bill Strite
Additonal units were requested to assist with the fire. Little Miami Fire & Rescue responded with Quint 76 and Cincinnati assigned Engine 7, RAT 23, Rescue 46, and District 4 to the fire.
Photo Bill Strite
Just before 6:00 a.m. on Monday May 8, 2006, Anderson Township Fire - Rescue was dispatched to a house fire at 6857 Salem Road. Upon arrival units encountered a working fire in a 2-story brick, single-family dwelling.
Photo Bill Strite
Oscar Armstrong III 3-21-03
Photo Bill Strite
Truck 3 and Engine 23 on Prospect Place at the rear of the fire building.
Photo Bill Strite
Some of the Chief's talk things over.
Photo Bill Strite
Air resupply by a member of Squad 9.
Photo Bill Strite
Intial attack crews using the front of Ladder 19 to take a break.
Photo Bill Strite
Ladder 20 overhauling the roof on the B & C sides of the structure.
Photo Bill Strite
Ladder 20 overhauling the roof on the B & C sides of the structure.
Photo Bill Strite
Ladder 32 and members of Ladder 20 prepare to go to the roof.
Photo Bill Strite
The fire was rapidly brought under control after the transmission of a second and third alarm.
Photo David J. Jones
At 16:07 hours on May 8, 2006 Cincinnati firefighters were dispatched to a report of a building fire at 522 Maple Avenue in Avondale.
Photo Bill Strite
The Sutphen engines have deep compartments on the pump panel side.
Photo Bill Strite
Everyone helping to reload hose after a 1 alarm fire on Beechmont Avenue in early 2006. Engine 18, Truck 18, and District 4 are getting ready to go in service.
Photo Bob Luce
Everyone helping to reload hose after a 1 alarm fire on Beechmont Avenue in early 2006. Engine 18, Truck 18, and District 4 are getting ready to go in service.
Photo Bob Luce
2005 Sutphen 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #61682
Photo Jack Connors
2006 Sutphen 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #61685
Photo Bob Luce
With the fire under control there is still overhauling to be done.
Photo Steve Hagy
A firefighter from Squad 14 checks with the homeowner regarding papers found in the blaze.
Photo David J. Jones
Firefighters pull down the front wall of the home to gain access the the smoldering ruins. The scenic Ohio River flows across the street from the fire scene.
Photo Steve Hagy
Due to the amount of debris in the building it was difficult to make entry to the structure.
Photo David J. Jones
Extinguishing hot spots after the main body of fire has been knocked down.
Photo David J. Jones
Maybe we should pull down this wall!
Photo David J. Jones
After some urban forestry was performed access to the rear of the building was improved and the fire was brought under control.
Photo Steve Hagy
A large amount of brush and bushes at the rear of the building made gaining access to that area difficult. Here firefighters from Squad 14 stretch a second line around back.
Photo Steve Hagy
The fire at the front of the home has been knocked down. Items were piled in the floor that made entry into the building unsafe.
Photo Steve Hagy
A line is moved into position at the rear of the house. District 1 Chief Howard Reed supervises firefighting activities on the south side of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
The initial report of the fire being in a garage proved to be erroneous. A small house was on the property and the building was totally involved upon the arrival of Engine 50.
Photo Steve Hagy
At 17:22 hous on March 18, 2006 a report of a fire in a garage was dispatched. The caller reported that the structure was located on Hillside Avenue east of Darby Road. The Fire Tower dispatched Engines 50, 37 Trucks 17, 24 RAT 21 Squad 14 Rescue 24 and Districts 2 & 1. Upon leaving quarters Engine 50 reported heavy smoke in the area.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 9 with their new Sutphen engine that was placed in service around March 1, 2006.
Photo Bob Luce
2005 Sutphen 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #61683
Engine 9 with their new engine at Sugar & Spice, just next door to the location where their new quarters will be constructed.
Photo Bob Luce
Engine 38 squeezes into a tight spot at a fire on Maple Street in May of 2006.
Photo Bill Strite
This rear view of one of the new Sutphens gives you an idea of the width of the compartments on the driver's side. The hose bed cover leaves no doubt as to which Engine Company this is.....
Photo Steve Hagy
Here we seen the firefighters of Engine & Truck 20 after responding to a 1 alarm fire at 1603 Robinson Circle. Turned out to be smoke from a fireplace.
Photo David J. Jones
2004 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #41675
Photo Steve Hagy
Sneak Preview!
Photo Unknown
Rehab is set up in the rear of Rescue 46. One firefighter was treated on the scene by Rescue 46 and Rescue 2 for a heat related injury.
Photo Bill Strite
There was no front door to the residence and entry had to be made from the rear on the hillside.
Photo Bill Strite
Trucks 18 and 23 have the building laddered.
Photo Bill Strite
At approximately 1:06 PM dispatch relayed to Command that there might be a person in a wheel chair and an 8 year old trapped on the 2nd floor. Since the Truck Companies were having trouble conducting the Primary Searches, Command ordered a 2nd Alarm. 2nd Alarm: Engines 23 and 31, Truck 3, Squad 52, MAC 1, Rescue 2 Shortly after the 2nd Alarm was dispatched Trucks 18 and 23 gave an all clear on the Primary Search. 2nd Alarm Companies staged and were released shortly after Command notified The Fire Tower that the fire was extinguished and the 1st Alarm Companies would be on the scene approximately 45 minutes to an hour on overhaul.
Photo Bill Strite
At 12:58 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2005, a 1 Alarm compliment was dispatched to 4330 Eastern Avenue, cross streets Wortman Street and Airport Road, Box 8138. Engines 18, 46, Trucks 18, 23, RAT 31, Rescue 46, and Districts 1 & 4 were assigned. Engine and Truck 18 arrived on scene and reported a working fire in a 2 story wood frame single family. The way the house was set up there was no entrance in the front of the building on Eastern Avenue. The entrance to the house was from the rear on a hill and once entry was made you were on the 2nd floor. This caused some confusion at first and because the house was chopped up and made primary searches by the Truck companies difficult.
Photo Bill Strite
Rescue 46 2005 Ford/Braun Shop #51456
Photo Bob Luce
Folks line up to have a look at Engine 46 during National Night Out in August of 2005.
Photo Bob Luce
E20, E12, E34, T20, T21, Rat19, D2, D3, R38 Responded for what turned into a 2 alarm at St Pius Church in Northside. The report was fire in the steeple.
Photo M Carey
The second alarm brought E21,E19, E38, T29, SQ52, T14, and Mac1
Photo M Carey
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank #31672
Notice that the 38's apparatus has been repainted and now has a white roof. The 4 Emergency One engines delivered in 1993 where the last pumpers delivered with an all red paint job.
Photo Bob Luce
Two alarms were called to fight a fire in this house at 533 Delta Ave near Golden.
Photo E.D. Jones
Photo E.D.Jones
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Two alarms were called to fight a fire in this house at 533 Delta Ave near Golden.
Photo E. D. Jones
2004 Freightliner/Knapheide/Municipal Garage 1250 Tank Shop #40936
The "19" on the side is the identifying number for Lunken Airport. The apparatus is assigned to the 18's house.
Photo Andy Pyott
2004 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #41676
Photo Bob Luce
2004 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #31689
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighters take a break after the blaze has been extinguished. Car 510 was called to investigate the origin of the fire.
Photo Steve Hagy
Additional equipment is hauled to the roof as the fire is being brought under control.
Photo Steve Hagy
Smoke continues to come from the third floor windows.
Photo David J. Jones
Preparing to ventilate the roof.
Photo David J. Jones
The first alarm assignment was Engines 32, 9, 19 Trucks 32, 19 RAT 23 Rescue 38 Districts 3 & 1. Light smoke was showing from the 3 story building when companies arrived.
Photo David J. Jones
At noon on October 10, 2004. Box 2364 was transmitted for a reported fire in a building at 348 Forest Avenue in Avondale. Here, Rescue 38 assists a resident as firefighting is underway.
Photo Steve Hagy
2004 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #41676
Four E One pumpers have entered service this year. The others are assigned to Engines 5, 19, and 23.
Photo Steve Hagy
1996 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 100 Foam Shop #61675
This apparatus was previously assigned to Engine 20.
Photo David J. Jones
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #31685
Photo Steve Hagy
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #31685
Photo Steve Hagy
The crew of the 12's on September 26, 2004 was: Lt. Gary Wright (assigned for the day from Engine 20 due to a brownout)and Firefighters Eric Wessel, Dan Ruehlmann, and Denny Baker.
Photo Steve Hagy
After additional ambulances became available, the last victims were transported to local hospitals.
Photo Steve Hagy
This overturned van caused the accident after striking a car that was northbound on Central Parkway.
Photo Steve Hagy
Fireifghters assist one of the 9 injuried people to a waiting rescue unit.
Photo Steve Hagy
Additional rescue and ambulance units were reqquested along with an additional engine company due to the number of victims. Engine 5, Truck 29, Squad 52, Rescues 14, 24, 38, & 46, Ambulances 3, 17, 19, & 23, and District 1 responded. That is 9 of the 10 transport units available from the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 29 and Rescue 14 were dispatched to 12th & Central Avenue for an auto accident with injuries at 16:22 hours. A car that was fleeing police had struck another causing many injuries. A corrected location of 12th & Central Parkway was given.
Photo Steve Hagy
The crew of Squad 52 on September 12, 2004. From the left, Larry Arnold, Lietenant Rob Boerger, Mark Kroth, and Willie Jones.
Photo Steve Hagy
1996 Freightliner/Ferrara 1250 GPM - 500 Tank
Certainly an angle that you usually don't see of a piece of apparatus. One of the spares pumping at the Queen City Barrel fire several days into the run.
Photo Steve Hagy
I stopped by the 17's quarters around 8 pm on the evening of the Queen City Barrel Fire and my son Joe took this picture from the empty apparatus bay! More scene photos from the top of the fire house over the next few days
Photo Joseph Bredestege
From the top of the 17's hose chute
Photo Joseph Bredestege
From the 8th Street Viaduct
Photo Joseph Bredestege
Photo David J. Jones
Photo David J. Jones
Exploding 55 gallon drums echoed through the streets!
Photo David J. Jones
Looking south on Evans Street. Mutual Aid from several Hamilton County Fire Departments responded to the scene and also staffed several CFD houses for the night.
Photo David J. Jones
Severe smoke condition at Evans and Boston Street.
Photo David J. Jones
Evans and Whatley Street.
Photo David J. Jones
Photo David J. Jones
Looking north on Evans Street from the 8th Street Viaduct.
Photo David J. Jones
The 3rd alarm was at 18:52, 4th at 19:10, and the 5th at 19:49. 4 additional engines and at least 3 trucks from CFD responded above the 5th alarm.
Photo David J. Jones
A 2nd alarm was requested 18:39 bringing Engines 29,24,3, Truck 29, Squad 52, MAC1, Rescue 2.
Photo David J. Jones
Box 5124 was struck at 18:37 for a warehouse fire at 809 Evans Street in the historic Lower Price Hill neighborhood.
Photo David J. Jones
Springdale Tower operates on the 8th Street viaduct.
Photo David J. Jones
Truck 3
Photo David J. Jones
The fire working its way through the warehouse buildings of the Queen City Barrel Company
Photo David J. Jones
CFD companies continued to pound water on hotspots days later.
Photo David J. Jones
1994 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #41673
This pumper was initially assigned to Engine 35.
Photo Bob Luce
The spare engines move around quite a bit. This photo shows shop #61680 while in service with the 32's in Avondale.
Photo Steve Hagy
2004 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #31651
Photo Steve Hagy
With the fire out, it's time to get a cold drink and a little rest before the overhauling is complete and all the equipment is loaded back on to the apparatus.
Photo Steve Hagy
There is a lot of hose off at this job!
Photo Steve Hagy
At 16:57 a second alarm was transmitted. Engine 3, Truck 3, Squad 52, MAC 1, and Cars 3 and 517 were dispatched.
Photo Steve Hagy
Here companies are getting to hot spots in the roof and attic area. Engine 18 was also assigned to the first alarm.
Photo Steve Hagy
At 16:44 hours on July 20, 2004, Box 8124 was transmitted for a reported fire in a dwelling at 4192 Eastern Avenue. Engines 46, 23 Trucks 18, 23 RAT 31 Rescue 14 and Districts 4 & 1 were assigned. First arriving Truck 18 found a 2 1/2 story frame heavily involved in the upper part of the structure.
Photo Steve Hagy
2004 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30 Foam
The 23's are shown on the Blair Avenue Side of Walnut Hills High School while on the scene of a 1 alarm on July 15, 2004.
Photo Bill Strite
Crews take a breather while a future Cincinnati firefighter checks out the scene.
Photo Steve Hagy
Crews continue to extinguish hot spots. The fire spread throughout the basement and all 3 floors of the vacant structure.
Photo Steve Hagy
Trucks 29 and 14 set up on the John Street and Clark Street sides of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Squad 52 and MAC 1 also responded to the fire to provide additional air bottles.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 29 caught a hydrant in front of the building. Initial reports from the scene indicated a heavy fire condition on all floors of the structure.
Photo Steve Hagy
Salvation Army Unit 1 (SA 1) radioed a report of a building fire at Clark and John Streets. He indicated that smoke and flames were coming from a 3 story building. Box 3219 was transmitted at 15:06 hours with Engines 29 & 19, Trucks 29 & 14, RAT 3, Rescue 14, and Districts 2 & 1 dispatched.
Photo Steve Hagy
Nothing stops traffic like backing one of the spare tillers into the house! Tillers on the streets of Cincinnati will only be a memory before long...
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 18 is on a hydrant. After the fire was knocked down, MAC 1 was requested for air bottles.
Photo Bill Strite
Smoke is coming from the 3rd floor of the building as crews extinguish the fire.
Photo Bill Strite
A supply line has been brought in from Beechmont Avenue to the rectory that is at the rear of the church.
Photo Bill Strite
Later, smoke was observed coming from the structure. Box 9236 was transmitted bringing Engines 18, 46 Truck 31 RAT 3 Rescue 14 and Districts 4 & 1.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 7 and Truck 18 were dispatched to Guardian Angels Church at 6531 Beechmont Avenue on March 6, 2004 at 20:43 hours for an automatic fire alarm. Upon arrival there was no indication of a fire in the building.
Photo Bill Strite
The damage to the third floor of the building is evident in this photo.
Photo Elmer Jones
This fire occurred on a windy day. The wind pushed the flames to the rear of the building necessitating that a 4th alarm was requested at 09:29, bringing Engines 3 and 18 to the scene.
Photo Bill Strite
At 09:16 a 3rd alarm was requested. Engines 46 and 34 along with Truck 29 were dispatched. The fire was still extending through the building.
Photo Bill Strite
At 08:58 hours Box 2278 was transmitted for a reported building fire at 926 Chapel Street in Walnut Hills. The initial assignement was for Engines 19, 32 Truck 23, 19 RAT 32 D 1, 3 and Rescue 46. Multiple calls were received indicating that people were trapped in the building and also going out the windows and on to the roof. First due Engine 19 requested a 2nd alarm upon arriving on the scene at 09:02. Engines 5 & 9, Truck 3 Squad 52 MAC 1 and Rescue 2 were dispatched. At 09:04 Ambulance 19 was added to the response.
Photo Elmer Jones
2004 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #41676
Four Emergency One pumpers entered service during 2004. The others are assigned to Engines 5, 19, and 23.
Photo Steve Hagy
Having to set up aerials on an interstate highway has a down side if you happen to be in traffic behind them. Companies were on the scene for over 2 hours.
Photo David Dawson
The fire is being brought under control. The train was parked at this location when the fire was reported. The Norwood Fire department also responded and fought the blaze.
Photo David Dawson
Traffic on Southbound I-71 slows down. The fire resulted in a very unusual placement of ladder companies on the interstate to reach the burning car of lumber.
Photo David Dawson
The first alarm assignment for Box 2662 was Engines 46, 31 Trucks 31, 23 RAT 32 Rescue 14 District 4 & 1. At 15:32 hours Squad 52 was dispatched.
Photo David Dawson
Cincinnati firefighters were dispatched to a reported railroad car on fire at 15:22 hours on February 11, 2004. The CSX freight train was stopped at this location on an overpass at I-71 near Robertson Road. The west end of the train was in Norwood and the East end of the train was in Cincinnati. In this photo Trucks 31 and 23 have set up on Northbound I-71 to gain access to the burning rail car.
Photo David Dawson
Engine 46 has one of the last Seagrave engines on the C.F.D. roster. This 1990 delivery is shown while pumping at the second alarm at 3250 Gilbert Avenue on February 9, 2004.
Photo Bill Strite
A little bit of smoke seeps from the eaves of the building after the fire has been extinguished.
Photo Bill Strite
Lt. Al Piening, Rescue 2 (Unit 1). Al is the senior member of the C.F.D. for length of service.
Photo Bill Strite
RAT 31's crew at District 1's vehicle and accountability post with their RAT gear staged.
Photo Bill Strite
Ladder 23 firefighters coming down from roof on Ladder 23's stick.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 46 on Woodburn Avenue with 2" line to Side C of the fire building and Ladder 31/RAT 31.
Photo Bill Strite
Truck 32 (using a spare aerial) and Engine 32 (with a spare engine) operating on Side A of the fire.
Photo Bill Strite
A second alarm was requested by District 1 bring Engines 46 & 9, Truck 19, Squad 52, MAC 1, Rescue 2, Cars 1 & 3, and Cars 514 and 516 (Fire Investigators).
Photo Bill Strite
Truck 32 at the corner of Sides A and B.
Photo Bill Strite
Fireifghters responded to this apartment building located at 3250 Gilbert Avenue in Walnut Hills at 15:12 hours. Engines 23 & 32, Trucks 23 & 32, RAT (Rapid Assistance Team) 31, Rescue 46, and Districts 1 & 4 responded on the box. First arriving units were greeted with heavy fire shown from the second floor of this 3 story, brick, multi dwelling.
Photo Bill Strite
Even the spare engines get to work a fire now and then! Engine 20 was operating Shop #61676 on January 18, 2004 when they were first in at a 2nd alarm at 4231 Hamilton Avenue.
Photo Steve Hagy
Photo Steve Hagy
Photo David J. Jones
Photo Steve Hagy
Photo Steve Hagy
Photo David J. Jones
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Firefighters exit the fire building after a quick knock-down.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighters exit the fire building after a quick knock-down.
Photo Steve Hagy
Accountability is set up at the rear of District 3's vehicle.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighters placing a roof ladder from the aerial of Truck 20.
Photo David J. Jones
One person was treated at the scene by Rescue 38. There were no injuries to fire personnel.
Photo David J. Jones
District 3 requested a 2nd alarm shortly after arrival. Engines 34 & 12, Truck 21, Squad 52, MAC 1, and Rescue 2.
Photo David J. Jones
Photo Steve Hagy
District Three reported heavy fire in a three story brick building.
Photo David J. Jones
The Fire Tower received a call from a pay-phone reporting a building on fire at 4231 Hamilton Avenue between Hobart and & Pullan in Northside. Box 3461 was transmitted at 16:23 hours bringing the assignment of Engines 20 & 38, Trucks 20 & 19, RAT 32, Rescue 38, and Districts 3 & 2.
Photo Steve Hagy
Rescue 46 2003 Ford/Braun Shop #31451
Three of these ambulances were purchased and assigned to Rescue's 14, 24, and 46.
Photo Bill Strite
2004 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam
The 5's apparatus is at the Municipal Garage where all C.F.D. apparatus is serviced.
Photo Bob Luce
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #31687
Photo Steve Hagy
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank 30A/30B Foam Shop #31683
Photo Steve Hagy
A one alarm assignement was dispatched to 2619 Ocosta in Westwood at 15:03 on October 18, 2003. Responding units were Engines 35, 21 Trucks 21, 24 RAT 20 Rescue 24 & Districts 2, 3.
Photo Steve Hagy
The fire has been extinguished and companies are beginning to pick up and return to service.
Photo Steve Hagy
The fire was in this 2 story residential dwelling. Truck 21 has laddered the east side of the building while Truck 24 has their aerial up on the west side.
Photo Steve Hagy
A one alarm assignement was dispatched for Box 5465 for a reported house fire at 2619 Ocosta in Westwood at 15:03 on October 18, 2003. Responding units were Engines 35, 21 Trucks 21, 24 RAT 20 Rescue 24 & Districts 2, 3.
Photo Steve Hagy
Several persons were transported for injuries sustained in the fire. Additional transport units were dispatched due to multiple vistims.
Photo Steve Hagy
Two people jumped from their 3rd floor apartment prior to the arrival of the C.F.D. Both perople suffered leg injuries. A baby was also thrown from the 3rd floor into a blanket that was being held by other resdients. Many of the occupants were made aware of the fire by an 11 year old boy who saw smoke and ran through the building knocking on doors.
Photo Steve Hagy
While companies were still on the scene at 2619 Ocasta, a fire was reported in an apartment building at 2505 Harrison Avenue, 4 blocks from the Ocasta Avenue fire. At 16:10, Box 5461 was transmitted bringing Engines 35, 24 Trucks 21, 17 RAT 20 Rescue 46 Districts 2, 3. Some of these companies responded from the Ocasta fire. Here Truck 21 has arrived and is going to work.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engines 29 and 5 arrive on the scene of a 1 alarm on Freeman Avenue. You have to catch the hydrant coming in!
Photo Steve Hagy
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31682
Photo David J. Jones
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31682
This apparatus was placed in service on September 20.
Photo David J. Jones
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31681
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 31 placed their new apparatus in service around 2:35 p.m. on September 20th. Their 1990 Seagrave has been stripped of equipment and the new engine is on the track in this photo.
Photo Steve Hagy
Beginning with the 2003 deliveries, apparatus now has "Cincinnati" lettered across the front of the cab.
Photo Steve Hagy
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31681
Ten of these Cyclone II model pumpers have been purchased. They feature lower hose beds than previous E One apparatus.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 31 placed their new apparatus in service around 2:35 p.m. on September 20th. Their 1990 Seagrave has been stripped of equipment and the new engine is on the track in this photo.
Photo Steve Hagy
Ambulance 9 2003 Ford/Braun Shop #31452
Photo Steve Hagy
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31680
The first of the new E-Ones to enter service, Engine 51 placed this pumper on the track at 5:35 p.m. on September 18, 2003. The engine is shown on it's first response, an EMS call on Leafwood Drive at 5:50 p.m.
Photo Steve Hagy
The members of Engine 24, Unit 3 with their new engine. Firefighters Russ Tatum, Captain Tom Pretty, Kevin Kirkendall, and Andy Edrich.
Photo Steve Hagy
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31680
The first of the new E-Ones to enter service, Engine 51 placed this pumper on the track at 5:35 p.m. on September 18, 2003. The engine is shown on it\'s first response, an EMS call on Leafwood Drive at 5:50 p.m.
Photo Steve Hagy
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31680
The first of the new E-Ones to enter service, Engine 51 placed this pumper on the track at 5:35 p.m. on September 18, 2003. The engine is shown on it's first response, an EMS call on Leafwood Drive at 5:50 p.m.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighters load the large diameter hose onto Engine 18 after the fire.
Photo Bill Strite
Captain manning the accountability board from the back of District 4's rig.
Photo Bill Strite
RAT 3 crew gearing up to stand by.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine 7 and Truck 31 in front of the home. Truck 18 has their aerial to the roof.
Photo Bill Strite
Ventilation begins on the burning structure. The 7's made a quick knockdown on this fire and held it to the kitchen. Due to smoke and water damage the loss was estimated at $60,000.
Photo Bill Strite
Engine and Truck 18 arrive on the scene. Truck 18 immediately gets the aerial to the roof.
Photo Bill Strite
At 18:05 hours on August 21, 2003 a 1 alarm assignment was dispatched to 6470 Copperleaf Lane in Mt. Washington. Engines 7, 18 Trucks 18, 31 and 3 (Rapid Assistance Team) Districts 4, 1 and Rescue 14 responded. In this photo Engine 7 has arrived on the scene and firefighters are entering the structure. Smoke drifts out of the open door.
Photo Bill Strite
2003 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #31686
Photo David J. Jones
Firefighters continue to overhaul the rear porch.
Photo Steve Hagy
The fire cuased considerable damage to the first floor of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Members of Engine 24 coming out for air.
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 17 laddered the building from South Clerose Street. The structure was a 2 story frame, 4 family apartment building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Box 7233 was transmitted at 11:37 a.m. for a building fire at 580 Rosemont Avenue in Price Hill. Engines 24 & 37, Trucks 24 & 17, RAT 3, Rescue 24, and Districts 2 & 1 were dispatched. Engine 24 reported a working fire upon arrival.
Photo Steve Hagy
Lieutenant Doug Barnett Sr. is assigned to Rescue 2 on Unit 3. Rescue 2 is the E.M.S. field supervisor for the 10 transport units in service.
Photo Steve Hagy
1990 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #01673
This apparatus was previously assigned to Engine 20.
Photo Steve Hagy
Boats 3 and 203 docked on the Ohio River.
Photo Steve Hagy
From the left, Firefighters Cecil Singleton, Captain Dave Greve, Kelly Callen, and Dan Melillo of Truck 21, Unit 3.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 17 in front of their quarters in Lower Price Hill. This veteran engine has seen plenty of action while assigned to "The Snake Pit" for the last 15 years!
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 21, Unit 3 members are Firefighters Tyrone Norman, Mark Stargel, John Rais, and Lieutenant Tom Pragar.
Photo Steve Hagy
The crew of Truck 20, Engine 20, and District 3 on Unit 2. From left are Firefighters Mike Weller, Joe Newcomb, Steve Drescher, Chris Turrin, Lt. Tom Cucinotta, Mark McAllister, Dist. Chief Randy Freel, Mike Klems, and Mike Gregorio.
Photo Steve Hagy
2004 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 30A/30B Foam Shop #31689
Photo Bob Luce
A successful rescue operation ends as the victim is readied for transport to University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Photo Bill Strite
Cincinnati firefighters were aided by members of the Hamilton County USAR team. The victim was freed at approximately 1:40 p.m.
Photo Bill Strite
Shoring is brought to the incident in the Trench Rescue Trailer while the Hamilton County USAR team provided additional resources.
Photo Bill Strite
The construction worker was between a newly poured concrete wall and an old section of a wall which collapsed, pinning her right leg to mid thigh. During the extraction she was conscious and alert and talking to her rescuers. Cincinnati firefighters and members of the Hamilton County USAR team braced, shored, and used air bags to free the worker.
Photo Bill Strite
Upon confirmation of the collapse and entrapment Truck 3, the Trench Rescue Trailer, Truck 14, District 2, Car 3, and the Hamilton County USAR were dispatched.
Photo Bill Strite
At approximately 11:20 a.m. Cincinnati Fire Communications dispatch an entrapment assignment sending Engine 23, Truck 23, Squad 52, Rescue 38, Rescue 2, and District 1 for a reported construction worked trapped in a wall collapse in a trench at the corner of Madison Road and Woodburn Avenue. The 23's house arrived quickly on the scene (The 23's station is about 500 feet from the site) and confirmed that there was an entrapment.
Photo Bill Strite
To gain access to the fire building a ground ladder is placed on the adjoining structure.
Photo David J. Jones
Upon arrival firefighters were confronted with a rapidly advancing fire in a newly constructed 3 story condominium.
Photo David J. Jones
Unit 3 of Engine 8; Captain Errol Cleveland, Firefighters Edwina Lyttle, Greg Williams, and C. B. Spence.
Photo David J. Jones
The quarters of Engine 9 awaiting the arrival of the funeral procession for Oscar Armstrong III.
Photo Steve Hagy
The quarters of Engine 9 awaiting the arrival of the funeral procession for Oscar Armstrong III.
Photo Steve Hagy
The procession approaches Engine 9's house.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 9 arrives at quarters serving as the caisson for Firefighter Armstrong.
Photo Steve Hagy
Oscar's friends, classmates and crew gather behind the engine. In the doorway of the station are several Columbus, Ohio firefighters who graciously served the City of Cincinnati during the funeral.
Photo Steve Hagy
After a few minutes of remembrance, the procession moves on to St. Xavier church.
Photo Steve Hagy
Here the procession turns on to Sycamore Street where over 1000 firefighters are waiting to pay their respects to Oscar.
Photo Steve Hagy
Here the procession turns on to Sycamore Street where over 1000 firefighters are waiting to pay their respects to Oscar.
Photo Steve Hagy
Here the procession turns on to Sycamore Street where over 1000 firefighters are waiting to pay their respects to Oscar.
Photo Steve Hagy
Some of the hundreds of Cincinnati firefighters along Sycamore Street.
Photo Steve Hagy
Cincinnati's bravest march to the church.
Photo Steve Hagy
Color guards were in attendance from many organizations.
Photo Steve Hagy
A memorial arch is formed by two aerials at 7th & Sycamore Streets.
Photo Steve Hagy
Bagpipers play one of their tributes to Firefighter Armstrong.
Photo Steve Hagy
Passing under the arch at 7th & Sycamore, Engine 9 approaches St. Xavier Church.
Photo Bill Strite
Oscar Armstrong III and his crew arrive at the church.
Photo Bill Strite
Preparing to enter the Memorial Service.
Photo Bill Strite
Oscar's brother firefighters at attention.
Photo Bill Strite
The procession into St. Xavier Church begins.
Photo Bill Strite
All hands salute the fallen hero.
Photo Bill Strite
Family and friends of Oscar Armstrong III enter the church.
Photo Bill Strite
After the Memorial Service, Firefighter Armstrong is returned to Engine 9.
Photo Steve Hagy
The procession prepares to leave for Spring Grove Cemetary.
Photo Steve Hagy
The public gathers to watch as Firefighter Armstrong is carried along 6th Street.
Photo Bill Strite
The wreath on the front of Engine 9 bearing Oscar's badge number 61.
Photo Gregg Yeary
Cincinnati Police and officers from many surrounding communities assisted with the procession.
Photo Gregg Yeary
Trucks 19 and 20 form a memorial arch at the entrance to Spring Grove Cemetary.
Photo Gregg Yeary
Many citizens of Cincinnati wait at the cemetary entrance to pay their respects.
Photo Steve Hagy
Entering the cemetary.
Photo Steve Hagy
Police officers and firefighters observe as the procession enters Spring Grove Cemetary.
Photo Steve Hagy
Mourners gather around the grave site.
Photo Steve Hagy
The bagpipers assemble at the cemetary preparing a final salute for Firefighter Armstrong.
Photo Steve Hagy
The caisson, drawn by a lone horse, is at the grave site.
Photo Steve Hagy
The caisson, drawn by a lone horse, is at the grave site.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighters stand at attention as the procession arrives.
Photo David J. Jones
Hundreds of Cincinnati Firefighters march to the church.
Photo David J. Jones
The casket is returned to Engine 9.
Photo David J. Jones
Entering Spring Grove Cemetery.
Photo David J. Jones
Engine 9 on Spring Grove Avenue.
Photo David J. Jones
The honor guard standing by.
Photo Steve Hagy
This four alarm fire started in the kitchen of the Albee Resturant within the Westin Hotel.
Photo David J. Jones
Fire companies stretch around the block.
Photo David J. Jones
Engine 19 on the hydrant.
Photo David J. Jones
Chiefs set up incident command.
Photo David J. Jones
Firefighter Kenyatta Smith of Engine 38 is treated by firefighters for injuries.
Photo David J. Jones
Truck company positioned in a side lot and going to work.
Photo David J. Jones
Firefighters stretching lines to the five story brick multiple dwelling.
Photo David J. Jones
CFD members extingush hot spots at 1022 Cross Ln in Walnut Hills on December 7, 2002.
Photo David J. Jones
Ladders 19 and 23 operate at the 3 Alarm fire, 1022 Cross Ln.
Photo David J. Jones
2002 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #21653
Photo Steve Hagy
The Fire Tower in Eden Park, 1939-1988.
Photo David J. Jones
Salvation Army canteen SA 1 sets up to provide food and refreshments for weary firefighters. The canteens are always a welcome site at the fire scene.
Photo Steve Hagy
Members of Rescue 46 stand by in case of injuries to firefighters.
Photo Steve Hagy
Chiefs Kleusner & Prather at the Command Post.
Photo Steve Hagy
Ladder 23 set up in front of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Crews work to extinguish hot spots in the roof of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Chiefs coordinate firefighting efforts at Taft and Gilbert. At 08:37 Car 1 requested the 4th alarm summoning Engines 12-34 and Truck 14 to the Alexander Apartments.
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 19 set up in the rear of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
At 08:20, the 2nd & 3rd alarms were transmitted sending Engines 3-5-9-46-14-29 Truck 3 Squad 52 MAC 1 Rescue 2-46 and District 3 to the blaze. Here firefighters continue ventilation on the roof almost 30 minutes after the box was transmitted.
Photo Steve Hagy
Many of the firefighters that responded to this fire also fought the 5 alarm blaze in this same structure in 1993. Here, Truck 3 gains access to the roof on the Gilbert Avenue side of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 23 requested a 2nd alarm shortly after arriving on scene. This was immediately followed by a request for the 3rd alarm by District 1. In this photo firefighting efforts continue on the roof of the structure.
Photo Steve Hagy
Companies were initially dispatched to 921 William Howard Taft at 08:16. Box 2259 was transmitted and Engines 23-19-20 Trucks 23-19 & District 1 responded on the 1st alarm. In this photo Engine 3 and Truck 19 have taken up positions in the rear of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
One person suffered from smoke inhalation and was transported to the hospital.
Photo Steve Hagy
Companies prepare to take up and go in service after the fire.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 24 Rescue 14 and District 3 were dispatched on the report of a working fire.
Photo Steve Hagy
Box 5481 was struck at 10:23 hours for a reported structure fire. Engines 35, 21, 17 Trucks 24, 17 & District 2 were dispatched. Engine 35 reported heavy smoke showing from a 3 story brick multi dwelling on arrival.
Photo Steve Hagy
With the fire extinguished, crews begin picking up to return to service.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 8, Rescue 38, and District 4 were dispatched as the rapid intervention companies for this Hartwell blaze.
Photo Steve Hagy
This fire in a single story residence at 267 Sheehan Avenue was reported just after 1:00 a.m. on August 23, 2002. Engines 2, 9 Trucks 2, 32 and District 3 were initially dispatched to Box 2795. Engine and Truck 2 quickly arrived on the scene and reported smoke showing.
Photo Steve Hagy
Three oxygen tanks later both cats appeared to come around and were up and about.They were sheltered by S.P.C.A. who also were called to scene. Several occupant at the second fire had to be rescued via ladders and at least 8 occupants were "sheltered in place" on their balconies and later led from the fire bldg. Fire was quickly brought under control using 2 1 3/4" fire lines and proper ventilation techniques. One victim was taken to U.C. hospital where she is being treated for smoke inhalation. Loss for the 2nd fire to occur at the same 3 story brick apt. complex is placed at $65,000.00. A total of 6 families were being assisted by Red Cross. Additional fire investigators were called to the scene to assist in investigating both of these suspicious fires. Smoke detector alerted occupants minimizing injury and loss of life.
Photo David J. Jones
Firefighters use oxygen and massage to revive the cats.
Photo David J. Jones
A second cat is found and brought to the front of the building!
Photo David J. Jones
Cincinnati firefighters rescued two cats from this early morning fire at 3239 Bishop Street near the University of Cincinnati campus on August 13, 2002. This was the second fire in the same basement apartment that night.
Photo David J. Jones
Firefighters have removed the patient and are ready for transport. Traffic conditions are a constant concern while working on the interstate.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 29 and Rescue 14 responded to this auto accident with injuries on southbound I-75 between Ezzard Charles Drive and the 7th Street exit. One person was transported from this incident that occured on August 7, 2002.
Photo Steve Hagy
Companies are called dozens of times per day for minor EMS runs that are handled by Ambulance units. Here we see Engine 24 and Ambulance 17 at an EMS run on Guerley Road on August 7, 2002.
Photo Steve Hagy
Ambulance 23 also responded to the Montgomery Road incident to transport the injured individual.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 8 was dispatched for this traffic accident at Montgomery Road and Kincaid Avenue on the evening of August 21, 2002.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighters from Ambulance 32 and Engine 2 assist a man with an arm injury to the transport unit. This incident occurred on Section Road in Roselawn the afternoon of December 21, 2002.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighters from Ambulance 32 and Engine 2 assist a man with an arm injury to the transport unit. This incident occurred on Section Road in Roselawn the afternoon of December 21, 2002.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighters from Ambulance 32 and Engine 2 assist a man with an arm injury to the transport unit. This incident occurred on Section Road in Roselawn the afternoon of December 21, 2002.
Photo Steve Hagy
Due to the severity of the injuries, Engine 21 requested a rescue unit response. Here, firefighters load the toddler into Rescue 24 for transport to Childrens Hospital.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 21 and Ambulance 12 were dispatched to Montrose and Harrison on the evening of July 4, 2003 for an EMS run involving an injured child.
Photo Steve Hagy
Members of Engine Company 17 tend to a man with a knife wound. The patient walked into the District 2 police station at 3201 Warsaw Avenue and reported his injury on the afternoon of July 27, 2003. Like many individuals that the firefighters of the C.F.D. see, this person was treated and did not require transport to a hospital.
Photo Steve Hagy
Ladder companies also respond to EMS incidents. In this photo members of Truck 23 and Ambulance 19 tend to the victims of an auto accident at Madison Road & Keys Crescent Avenue on the afternoon of April 20, 2004.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 7 and an unknown transport unit responded to this auto accident at Sutton Ave. & Glade Street on March 6, 2006.
Photo Bob Luce
Engine and Rescue 46 assisted a patient in Hyde Park on September 7, 2016.
Photo Steve Hagy
The proud members of Engine Company 38 and Rescue 38 (Unit 3).
Photo David J. Jones
The proud members of Engine Company 38 and Rescue 38 (Unit 3).
Photo Steve Hagy
Overturned semi trucks at this location are frequent. Fluids spilled on the roadway create a hazardous condition that must be dealt with quickly.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 5 and Squad 52 are shown on westbound Fort Washington Way just outside of the Lytle Tunnel.
Photo Steve Hagy
Nothing beats taking a break and cooling off with a wet towel after fighting a fire in 90+ degree temperatures and the high humidity that is Cincinnati in the summer.
Photo Steve Hagy
This is becoming a rare site on the streets of Cincinnati. Truck 23 is operating a spare 1992 Seagrave tiller.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire that has started in the kitchen of this residence. Engine 18, Rescue 46, and District 1 were dispatched on the report of a working fire. Damage to the home was estimated at $20,000.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engines 46, 23, 31 Trucks 31 & 23 and District 4 were dispatched at 13:59 hours on a very hot 4th of July to a reported house fire at 2807 Linwood Avenue in Hyde Park. First arriving units reported smoke showing from the structure.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighters advance a line into the second floor of the "working fire" in Hyde Park.
Photo David J. Jones
The Salvation Army is often on hand to provide refreshments to firefighters on a hot day.
Photo Steve Hagy
Here firefighters are reloading hose on to Engine 32.
Photo Steve Hagy
Picking up after the fire.
Photo Steve Hagy
Ladder 19 has their aerial to the roof.
Photo Steve Hagy
Getting Engine 38 back in service.
Photo Steve Hagy
14:16:11 2nd Alarm E19-20-29-38 T32 SQ52 Mac1 R2-14-38 Car 1-3
Photo Steve Hagy Photo
Box 3451 1551 Chase Ave. 14:11:34 1st Alarm E34-32 T20-19 District 3 Report of smoke coming from the house,unknown if anyone is inside. This fire in Northside would normally have Engine 20 first due. Both the 20's and 38's were on EMS responses when this box was struck.
Photo Steve Hagy
This 3 family building was heavily damaged around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday evening. Trucks 24 and 21 have laddered the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Dave Jones and George Bredestege caught on the scene on Rosemont Avenue.
Photo Steve Hagy
Many of the streets in the Queen City are narrow. This scene showing Trucks 24 and 21 is typical. Just enough room to get the jacks down and go to work!
Photo Steve Hagy
A frequent sight at major fires and other incidents in the Cincinnati area is the Salvation Army canteen. Here is SA 2 on Rosemont Avenue.
Photo Steve Hagy
This fire required the use of 5 engine companies and 3 ladder companies.
Photo Steve Hagy
This fire occurred in an occupied 3 story brick multi dwelling at 311 Seitz Street which runs of of Sycamore near the top of the hill. On the initial alarm companies were advised that there were persons trapped in the building. Heavy fire was blowing out of the first floor windows when units arrived.
Photo Steve Hagy
Heavy fire and smoke engulf this three story frame on Hawthorne just before fire crews from the 24's house and 17's house arrive on scene. The fire went to two alarms and included crews from the 21's, 29's, 37's and Squad 52. A neighbor snapped this shot and forwarded it to Fox 19 Television who sent it on to a CFD company officer.
Photo Unknown neighbor
Fire personnel were on the scene for over 3 hours.
Photo Denny Baker
The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist with the displacement of several families resulting from fire and smoke damage to their apartments.
Photo Denny Baker
There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters as a result of this incident.
Photo Denny Baker
The estimated fire loss was set at $200,000.
Photo Denny Baker
At this time, the fire cause is undetermined pending further investigation by fire investigators, who were called to the scene.
Photo Denny Baker
Before the fire was brought under control it had spread to several adjacent apartments and along the attic area.
Photo Denny Baker
An aggressive interior attack was initiated on the 2nd floor flames, along with a primary search of the apartment on fire and adjacent apartment on both sides.
Photo Denny Baker
Moments later, heavy fire was showing at the roof area. This resulted in a request for the third alarm from Chief Freel at the Hawaiian Terrace Complex.
Photo Denny Baker
Shortly thereafter, the fire had spread to the attic area. District 3 Fire Chief Randal Freel Jr. requested the second alarm.
Photo Denny Baker
Heavy fire and smoke reported showing at the 2nd floor.
Photo Denny Baker
Upon arrival, fire personnel confirmed a working fire in a 2-story townhouse apartment complex.
Photo Denny Baker
Fire companies were dispatched at 8:13am on January 1, 2002 to a report of an apartment on fire next to the apartment at 4995 Hawaiian Terrace in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Photo Denny Baker
This 1 alarm fire occured at 1720 Cedar Avenue in College Hill on November 21, 2001. There was heavy fire and smoke showing from the second floor upon arrival of the first in company. Response to this incident, that was dispatched at 12:12 p.m. was Engines 51, 20, 38 Trucks 20, 19 Rescue 38 Districts 1 and 3.
Photo Steve Hagy
Members of Engine 20 finish overhauling at the apartment fire at 1720 Cedar Ave in College Hill.
Photo David J. Jones
Firefighters from Truck 20 prepare to leave the roof of 1720 Cedar.
Photo David J. Jones
FIVE ALARM FIRE - 14 November 2001
The Kauffman Building, 1725 Vine St. near Elder St. was constructed in 1879.
Photo Kevin Phillips, Ladder 24
Engine 19 pumps water on the five alarm fire at 1725 Vine near Elder, 14 November 2001. This same building was the scene of another five alarm fire on April 4, 1988.
Photo Kevin Phillips, Ladder 24
2001 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #21650
Photo David J. Jones
CINCINNATI BOX 5-5-1629
4901 SPRING GROVE AVE.
13 OCTOBER 2001
Photo David J. Jones
Engine 55 Company around 1900.
Photo Donated by Mark Milliron
This pleasure craft was a total loss on the Ohio River just over from Engine 37's quarters. This was was handled by Engines 37 & 17, Truck 17, Squad 52, and District 2.
Photo Steve Hagy
District 2 firefighters at the Riverside Public Boat Launch, 3540 Southside Ave. on September 22, 2001.
Photo David J. Jones
Photo Denny Baker
September 21, 2001 One Alarm Fire 2517 Mandery. The 21s were off and L-21 was first on scene by 3 min., rest of alarm consisted of Engines 12 & 35, L-24 & D2. Held to 1-Alarm.
Photo Denny Baker
The new Crash Rescue Vehicle for Lunken Field.
Photo Jeff Neal
Engine 24 at quarters wearing FDNY lettering in honor of the firefighters lost in the attack on the World Trade Center.
Photo George Bredestege
Frank Wuebbling
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Capt. Michael Healey
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Thomas Wisbey
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Lawrenceburg engine 410 - 1976 Seagrave 1500 - 500 "Winnebago"
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 21 Former Quarters
Photo Ed Effron
Engine 31 Quarters 1999
Photo George Bredestege
Paul Kathmann
Photo Fire Department
Engine 30 Quarters 1895
Photo History of the Cincinnati Fire Department
Engine 14 Quarters and Fire Department Headquarters, 430 Central Avenue
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 14's former quartes on Fifth Street
Photo Donated By Steve Hagy
Engine 25 Ladder 8 Quarters Gest and Depot St
Photo History of the Cincinnati Fire Department
Photo George Bredestege
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 18 former quarters
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 27 around 1895
Photo History of the CFD
Chief Joseph Bunker
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Thomas Bland
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Henry Heinsheimer
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Members catch thier breath after extinguishing the blaze in the aprtment building.
Photo David J. Jones
Companies stretch a line to the structure.
Photo David J. Jones
View showing the rear of the apartment building as fire vents through the roof.
Photo David J. Jones
One elderly resident was rescued with the assistance of a thermal imaging camera from this two alarm fire at 130 Glenwood Place. Box 2412 was transmitted at 05:20 hours on July 8, 2001.
Photo David J. Jones
Members of Engine Co. 35 changing out air bottles after knocking down a working fire at the Rogers Hallmark store in the Western Hills Plaza. Box 5922 occured at 9:16pm on June 21, 2001.
Photo David J. Jones
Cincinnati Firefighters prepare to advance a line at the rear of the store. The fire was quickly extinguished and there were no reported injuries.
Photo David J. Jones
Rescue 2 2001 Ford Expedition Shop #10693
Photo Steve Hagy
2001 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #11650
Photo Steve Hagy
Box 2292, 207 Stetson St. This two alarm fire was dispatched at 4:35am on February 23, 2001.
Photo David J. Jones
Master streams were used to darken heavy fire in the three story brick residence.
Photo David J. Jones
Rescue 14 2001 IH-Wheeled Coach Shop #11452
Photo Steve Hagy
Doctored photo of one of the 2001 Luverne Pumpers
Photo Mr McGoo
This photo by the webmaster appeared in a slide show on Firehouse.com the Sunday following the World Trade Center Attack. The FDNY is on the front of Truck 24 to honor the men of FDNY who perished in the attack.
Photo George Bredestege
District 3 2000 Ford Explorer Shop #00692
Photo David J. Jones
1999 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #01651
Photo David J. Jones
1999 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #81654
This ladder was originally assigned to Truck 20.
Photo David J. Jones
1999 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #81654 This apparatus was originally assigned to Truck 20.
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 17 1999 E-One 110 ft #91650
Photo Steve Hagy
Foam 32 at Chlorine leak at the Mt. Washington Rec Center pool, 7-11-08
Photo Bill Strite
Squad 52 1998 Spartan/Ferrara Shop #71710
This rear view of Squad 52's current apparatus shows the ladder that is used for access to compartments on top of the rig.
Photo Bill Strite
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31672
The 38's are in Oakley at one of the many fires that have occured at Rock Tenn Paper.
Photo Steve Hagy
1998 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #81651
By the time this photo was taken the change had been made - Truck 13 was no more.
Photo Steve Hagy
1998 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #81651
Two years later and the Urban Forestry Department has apparently been in Fairmount!
Photo Steve Hagy
1998 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #81651
Two years later and the Urban Forestry Department has apparently been in Fairmount!
Photo Steve Hagy
1998 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #81653
Photo Steve Hagy
Heavy fire greets the 12's on arrival at this two alarm fire at 2632 Halsted Ave in September 1998.
Photo Denny Baker
1998 Boston Whaler 1000 GPM Shop #88450
Boat 3 - The Herman Helfrich
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 31 1998 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #81652
1 of 3 purchased that year.
Photo Steve Hagy
1998 Spartan/Ferrara Shop #71710
Photo Steve Hagy
Fire Chief Robert Wright
Photo Official CFD Website
Squad 52 1998 Spartan-Ferrara #71710
Photo Steve Hagy
1998 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #81653
Photo George Bredestege
1998 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #81651
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 31 1998 Emergency One 100 ft #81652 1 of 3 purchased
Photo Steve Hagy
Foam 3(32) 1998 IH-Reading Body-CFD 500 Foam #80922
Photo Steve hagy
1998 Chevrolet Shop #80882 Carries 88 gallons of diesel fuel and is also used to transport the fire safety trailer. This unit is stationed at Engine 18.
Photo Steve Hagy
1997 Taylor Dunn Shop #97449
This cart is used during special events. Here it is seen at the Cincinnati Fire Museum's Chili Festival!
Photo Steve Hagy
1997 Taylor Dunn Shop #97449
This cart is used during special events. Here it is seen at the Cincinnati Fire Museum's Chili Festival!
Photo Steve Hagy
1997 Taylor Dunn Shop #97449
This cart is used by EMS teams during special events. It is seen here behind the Cincinnati Fire Museum at the annual Chili Festival.
Photo Steve Hagy
1997 IH-Wheeled Coach BLS Ambulance Shop #71451
The working end of one of the ambulances is shown.
Photo Steve Hagy
Colerain and Rachel
Photo George Bredestege
1997 John Deere Shop #72817
The Gator is kept for use on EMS runs along the bike trail the circles Lunken Airport.
Photo David J. Jones
Permanent Spare 1997 Freightliner-Ferrara 1250-500 #61678.
Photo Steve Hagy
Permanent Spare #61676 1997 Freightliner-Ferrara 1250-500 1 of 6 purchased
Photo Steve Hagy
1997 IH-Wheeled Coach BLS Ambulance Shop #71450
1 of 2 purchased in 1997 and shown here while assigned to Ambulance 12.
Photo Steve Hagy
1996 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #61652
Photo Steve Hagy
1995 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #51652
This is the same apparatus that is pictured below after the company number had been changed.
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Sutphen 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21677
Engine 19 is put through its paces as firefighters tackle this blaze at Rock Tenn on Madison Road.
Photo Steve Hagy
1992 Sutphen 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21674
Originally assigned to Engine 23.
Photo Steve Hagy
1996 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #61651
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31673
The 14's have caught a hydrant on Madison Road during a 5-alarm fire at Rock Tenn paper recycling.
Photo Steve Hagy
1996 E-One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 100 Foam Shop #61674
Photo Steve Hagy
1996 Emergency One 1500 gpm - 500 tank - 100 Foam Shop #61675
1 of 2 purchased in 1996.
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 9(Now 23) 1996 Emergency One 110 ft #61650 1 of 3 purchased
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 14(2) 1996 E One 110Ft #61651
Photo Steve Hagy
Ambulance 12 1996 IH-Wheeled Coach
Photo Steve Hagy
Foam 3(32) 1996 GMC-CFD 500 Foam #60930 (Converted to the Light Plant in 1998)
Photo Steve Hagy
1996 Chevrolet-Knapheide Shop #60930 This rig was converted into the Light Palnt by the Municipal Garage in 1998 using the apparatus of Foam 3. Here you can see the generator.
Photo Steve Hagy
1996 Chevrolet-Knapheide Shop #60930 The crew of Truck 17 staffs this unit which responds to all multiple alarm during night time hours.
Photo Steve Hagy
1995 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 100 Foam Shop #51671
This apparatus was previously assigned as Engine 12.
Photo Steve Hagy
1994 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #41670
Photo Steve Hagy
District 3 1995 Ford Shop #95305
The era of using automobiles for the District Chief's was coming to an end. Soon the sport utility vehicle would become the motor power of choice for the DC's.
Photo Steve Hagy
1995 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 100 Foam Shop #51671
Photo Steve Hagy
1995 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 100 Foam Shop #51672
Two of these pumpers were purchased. The twin to this apparatus was assigned to Engine 12.
Photo Steve Hagy
1995 Chevrolet/Knapheide/Municipal Garage 500 Gallons of Foam Shop #40901
Photo Steve Hagy
1995 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #51652
Photo Steve Hagy
1995 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank - 100 Foam Shop #51671
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 2(29) 1995 E-One 110 Ft #51652
Photo Steve Hagy
1995 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #51653
1 of 2 purchased.
Photo Steve Hagy
1995 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #51653
The 5 pieces of apparatus shown on this page represent every motorized vehicle that has been assigned to this company.
Photo Steve Hagy
1994 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #41671
Photo Steve Hagy
1994 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #41650
This was the first of the rear-mount aerials to be received and was originally assigned to Truck 1. Redesignated as Truck 3 this apparatus spent its career responding from 9th & Broadway before becoming a spare.
Photo Bob Luce
1994 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #41651
This rig and the aerial assigned to Truck 1 were the first rear mount ladders purchased by the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
1994 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #41674
Five of these pumpers were delivered that year.
Photo Steve Hagy
1994 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #41673
Photo Steve Hagy
1994 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #41650
1 of 2 purchased, this was the first rear mount aerial in service with the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
1994 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #41670
1 of 5 engines purchased that year.
Photo Steve Hagy
1994 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #41650
The two aerials delivered in 1994 can be distinguished from later deliveries by the ground ladders mounted on the side.
Photo Steve Hagy
1994 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #41672
Photo Bob Luce
1994 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #41670
1 of 5 purchased that year.
Photo Steve Hagy
Fire Chief Thomas Steidel
Photo Official Cfd Website
1994 E-One (Serial No. #13441) 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #41671
Photo John Rais
Engine 35 1994 E-One 1500-500 #41673
Photo Steve Hagy
1994 Emergency One 110' Aerial Shop #41650
1 of 2 purchased, this was the first rear mount aerial used by the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
Tr 4 1994 Emergency One 110 ft #41651 1 of 2 purchased This rig and the aerial assigned to Truck 1 were the first rear mount aerials purchased by the CFD
Photo Steve Hagy
1994 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #41674
Five of these pumpers were delivered in 1994.
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31672
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Sutphen 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21676
Here the 37's are working at a 1 alarm on Rosemont Avenue.
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31671
Photo Steve Hagy
1992 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #21651
This apparatus now served as a spare, but retains the markings from it's assignment to the 32's.
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31670
This photo was taken down in the drill yard adjacent to the station.
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31673
Photo Steve Hagy
In Alphabetical Order
Russel Aufderheide, Robert Boerger, Chris Cotter, Thomas Cucinotta, Peter Deane, Guy Frazier, Anthony Greve, Nathaniel Griffith, Hugh Haines, Vaugh Harrison, James Hauserman, James Hawkins, Michael Helbling, Gregory Herth, Jimmy Holdren, Theodore Johnson, Lonnie Jones, David Kavanaugh, Ronald Killion, Daniel Lang, Roy Lawrence, Jeffrey Leimbauch, Steve Leonard, Joseph Lonneman, John Lynn, Michael Manson, Stephen Mozer, James Nearor, Richard Peterson, Joesph Reid, Douglas Reidel, Vernon Simpson, Steven Sweeney, John Temple, Mark Teufel, Jamiel Trimble, Michael Washington, Warren Weems, Ronald Wilkens, Timothy Wilson
Photo Drill School
1992 Sutphen 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21674
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Sutphen 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21676
The original assignment for this rig was Engine Company 12.
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Sutphen 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21675
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Sutphen 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21677
1 of 3 delivered during 1993.
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 E-One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31672
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31673
The 14's are at work on Madison Road during the 5 alarm fire at Rock Tenn paper recycling.
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31671
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31670
Photo Steve Hagy
1993 Emergency One 1500 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #31671 Engine 3 working at a 2 alarm on Victory Parkway and Alms Place - October 24, 2008
Photo Bill Strite
1992 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #21652 1 of 2 purchased, the other was assigned to Truck 12. These were the last real (tractor-drawn) aerials purchased by the C.F.D.!
Photo Steve Hagy
The containment trailer and robot used by Engine 14B.
Photo Steve Hagy
1992 Sutphen 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21674
The 49's are shown pumping during the 5 alarm fire at Rock Tenn paper on Madison Road in Oakley.
Photo Steve Hagy
1992 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #21652
1 of 2 purchased, the other unit was assigned to Truck 12. These were the last real aerials purchased by the C.F.D.!
Photo Steve Hagy
En 23 1992 Sutphen 1250-300 #21674
Photo Steve Hagy
1992 Sutphen 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21674
Originally assigned to Engine 23.
Photo Steve Hagy
Ambulance 12 1992 Ford-Wheeled Coach Shop #21461
1 of 6 purchased.
Photo Steve Hagy
1992 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #21651
This apparatus, along with a twin that was assigned to Truck 13, were the last tillers and the last Seagrave apparatus purchased by Cincinnati.
Photo Steve Hagy
1992 Sutphen 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21674
Photo Steve Hagy
1991 Ford/Reading Shop #11665
This is the equipment truck used by Engine 14B. Previously this vehicle also pulled the trailer that carries the containment trailer.
Photo Steve Hagy
Boat 1 1991 Sea Ark 1000 GPM Shop #18450
The "Carl H. Lindner".
Photo Steve Hagy
Boat 1-1991 Sea Ark 1000 gpm #18450
Photo Steve Hagy
Boat 1-1991 Sea Ark 1000 gpm #18450
Photo Steve Hagy
MAC 1 1990 Chevrolet/Summit Shop #01690
This apparatus is staffed by the members of Squad 52 or Truck 14 if the 52's aren't available. MAC 1 (the name is derived from the vehicle previously used for air supply - Mobile Air Compressor 1) is used as the haz-mat and air bottle supply truck.
Photo Bill Strite
1988 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #81670
Photo David J. Jones
1990 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #01672
Photo George Bredestege
District Chiefs cars from the late 80's.
Photo David J. Jones
1990 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #01673
This apparatus was previously assigned to Engine 20.
Photo Steve Hagy
1990 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #01673
This apparatus was previously assigned to Engine 20.
Photo Steve Hagy
Box 1533 at Ludlow & LaFayette. This alarm box had one of the few remaining old style, square pedestals when it was removed from service.
Photo Steve Hagy
Box 1533 at Ludlow & LaFayette. This alarm box had one of the few remaining old style, square pedestals when it was removed from service.
Photo Steve Hagy
The alarm assignment card for Box 1533.
Photo Ralph Stelter Collection
Box 1267 12th & Main. Much has changed along this stretch of Main Street since this photo was taken.
Photo Steve Hagy
This running card for Box 1267 is from the early 1960's.
Photo Ralph Stelter Collection
1982 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4680
This apparatus was originally assigned to Engine 6.
Photo Steve Hagy
1990 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #01672
This photo, like several others on this page, was taken around the corner from the firehouse in Rapid Run Park.
Photo Steve Hagy
This photo was taken at an extra alarm in the 2000 block of Eastern Ave in the early '90's. In the picture I'm holding the hose
while Pat Nolte is attaching a playpipe to a "big line" for advancement up Truck 1's aerial. Pat had just started on the CFD & was
assigned to the 3's house. He had laid off with 5" hose to supply our pumper (a Telesqurt). You can see the 3's Telesqurt
along with Truck 9's aerial in the background. After helping FAO Rick Merkle get everything set up I turned around
and Nolte was standing next to me with no water in the supply line. After I jacked him real good, he explained that the hydrant had
come out of the ground when he turned it on, so he shut it down. He did the right thing and I told him so after everything settled down.
Jay Shearman - Retired
Photo Unknown
1990 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #01673
Photo Steve Hagy
1990 Seagrave 1250 gpm - 300 tank Shop #01673
1 of 4 Seagrave engines delivered that year.
Photo Steve Hagy
1990 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #01670
Photo Steve Hagy
1990 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #01671
Photo Steve Hagy
Once a familiar sight on the streets of Cincinnati, fire alarm boxes were removed from use in 1990 and 1991. Here is Box 4437 at Yorktown Road & Rhode Island Avenue.
Photo Steve Hagy
MAC 1 1990 Chevrolet/Summit Shop #01690 Hazardous Materials & Air Bottle Supply Unit
Photo Steve Hagy
1975 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4674.
The 24\'s former apparatus is shown supplying water for overhall operations after the BASF plant explosion in 1990.
Photo David J. Jones
1988 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank #81671
This was the last group of apparatus delivered without the white, reflective striping.
Photo Steve Hagy
1988 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #81650
Photo Steve Hagy
1988 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #81672
Photo Steve Hagy
1988 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #81670
Photo Steve Hagy
District 4 1988 Ford Shop #89352
Engine 32's house was where District 4 was quartered at the time of this photo.
Photo Steve Hagy
1988 Chevrolet-Horton Shop #81455 This unit is Ambulance 5 or 31 depending on the numbering system in use at the time.
When first established, ambulances were assigned their unit number to correspond with each of the 5 districts. Ambulance 5 was quartered at Engine 31. Photo Steve Hagy
Photo Steve Hagy
Ambulance 2 1988 Chevrolet-Wheeled Coach Shop #81459
Five of these units were purchased in 1988. Ambulance 2 had their unit designation changed to Ambulance 17.
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of February 1988
First Row: W. Felkter; D. Herth; T. Tueffel
Second Row: Joe Schilkel; T. Currin; K. Bareswilt; R. Smith; Unknown
Third Row: R. McWilliams; R. Johnson; Unknown
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1988 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #81672
Photo Steve Hagy
1988 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #81670
Photo Steve Hagy
1988 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank #81671
This was the last group of apparatus delivered without the white, reflective striping.
Photo Steve Hagy
1988 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #81650
Truck 9 operated this rig until 1996 when it was reassigned to the 14's house.
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 9 1988 Seagrave 100ft #81650
Photo Steve Hagy
1988 Seagrave 1250 gpm -300 tank Shop #81672. One of 4 pumpers purchased that year from Seagrave, this rig was originally assigned to En 2.
Photo Steve Hagy
Ambulance 2 1988 Chevrolet-Wheeled Coach Shop #81459
Five of these units were purchased in 1988. Ambulance 2 was eventually had their unit designation changed to Ambulance 17.
Photo Steve Hagy
1988 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #81673
Photo Steve Hagy
1988 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #81671
Originally assigned to Engine 32.
Photo Steve Hagy
1988 Chevrolet-Horton Shop #81455
This unit is Ambulance 5 or 31 depending on the numbering system in use at the time. When first established, ambulances were assigned their unit number to correspond with each of the 5 fire districts. Ambulance 5 was assigned to the quarters of Engine 31.
Photo Steve Hagy
District 4 1988 Ford Shop #89352 District 4 was quartered at Engine 32 when the photo was taken.
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of 1987
Row 1: W. McConnell; S. Siepelt; M. Wagner; B. Albers; D. Lemons; Paul Merz
Row 2: K. Mundy; M. Peterman; L. Wright; Anson Turley; R. Boothe; R. Inman
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1986 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #61673
Photo Steve Hagy
1986 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #61673
The engines delivered in 1986 were the last received with 2-door cabs. You can just make out Woodward High behind the rear of the engine. Go Bulldogs!
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of 1986
First Row: S. Smith; G. Dreiling; E. Cleveland; Lt. John Sibert; Lt. Lacey Calloway; Lt. Frederick Boeing; Capt. Thomas Newcomb; D.C. Bernard Klaene; Lt. John Hammersmith; F.A.O. Oscar Reynolds; T. Harrison; P. Seager; R. Neuman; R. Doppes
Second Row: P. Cook; J. Carter; J. Ruch; R. Behne; D. Roberto; J. Knue; J. Miller; D. Carnessali; D. Greve; J. Assalone; M. Demasi; R. Williams; K. McQuillan
Third Row: C. Shields; K. McIntosh; H. Stewart; D. Lavender; Fred Prather; M. Bonner; E. Walker; FF Michael Edwards; R. Lonneman; A. Lewis; P. Kwiatkowski; J. Williams; E. Robben; P. Franz; A. Brooks
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
Several former Cincinnati rigs are now in service with departments in the Bluegrass State. This 1986 Seagrave was originally Engine 21 and is now Engine 203 in Raceland, Kentucky.
Photo Greg Stapleton
1985 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #51650
Photo Steve Hagy
1986 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #61671
Photo Steve Hagy
1985 Seagrave 100\' Aerial Shop #51650
Photo Steve Hagy
1986 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #61673
Photo Steve Hagy
1986 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #61673
Currently this is the last apparatus in first line service without an enclosed crew cab. This pumper was originally assigned to Engine Company 9.
Photo David J. Jones
1986 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #01672
The 4 engines delivered in 1986 were the last received by the C.F.D. with 2 door cabs.
Photo Steve Hagy
1985 Ford/Saulsbury Shop #51710
This apparatus entered service in the later part of 1985 and is still used as a spare.
Photo Steve Hagy
Delivered in 1973 this 100' aerial was of the same type as the three trucks delivered the year before. Truck 16 had an identical apparatus.
Photo Steve Hagy
1968 American LaFrance 100' Aerial Shop #4613
(The first conversion to a scrap hauler down on Ethan Avenue)
Photo Steve Hagy
1974 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4667
Photo Dan Martin
1982 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4680
Photo Dan Martin
These large chrome numerals were used to identify companies from
the 1930's until the 1990's in some cases. Notice that the
big number "7" can be seen on four different aerial trucks
pictured on this page.
Photo Dan Martin
1985 Ford/Saulsbury Heavy Rescue Shop #51710 This apparatus was delivered in the summer of 1985 and was promptly displayed
at the Cincinnati Fire Museum's Chili Festival
so that everyone could have a look. Note that
the shop number and city seal have not been applied to the door.
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of 1985
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
Class of 1985
Photo Cincinnati Fire department
Engine 19 working during a 4 alarm fire at Sycamore & Milton Streets in May of 1985.
Photo Steve Hagy
1975 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4672
This pumper was in the last group of "Winnebago's" purchased by the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
1985 Sutphen 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #51670
This was the first Sutphen purchased by the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
Squad 52 1985 Ford-Saulsbury Shop #51710 Heavy Rescue Truck
Photo Fire Prevention Bureau
1982 Pirsch 100' Aerial Shop #21650
This was the only Pirsch apparatus to ever serve with the C.F.D. and was originally assigned to Truck 1. Does anyone know what happened to this ladder after it was sold by the city?
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of 1984
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1982 Pirsch 100' Aerial Shop #21650
In this view of the apparatus you can get a better idea of the large compliment of ground ladders that were carried.
The compartment below the tiller cab was great for carrying equipment, but reportedly blocked the view of the wheels and street.
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Ford-Grumman 750 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21672
From the records available, it appears that this is the only new piece of apparatus ever assigned to Engine 50.
Photo Steve Hagy
1983 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #31650
This was the only ladder purchased in 1983. Truck 1 is shown shortly after being placed in service while on a detail to the Cincinnati Fire Museum.
Photo Steve Hagy
Kids and fire engines have always gone together - especially when
your father is a firefighter! Erin, Julie, and David Shearman stopped by the 18's one
day when dad was detailed from Truck 16 to Engine 18. This photo was taken around 1983.
Photo Jay Shearman
1977 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4624
One of two purchased, the twin to this ladder was assigned to Truck 7.
Photo Steve Hagy
1983 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #31650
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 35 1982 Ford-Grumman 750 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21671
Chief Wells had originally planned on purchasing 4 midi-pumpers for the companies with the Ford/Grumman engines.
The midi's would have had 2-person cabs with 2 firefighters riding tailboard.
As additional items were added to the inventory of the midi's and seating was provided for all firefighters the
concept was completed with full sized engines on a commercial truck chassis.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 35 1982 Ford-Grumman 750 GPM -300 Tank Shop #21671
Notice the unusually large lettering for the "35".
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Ford-Grumman 750 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21673
1 of 4 pumpers of this type purchased. This engine has been rehabbed and is currently in service at Farmers, Kentucky.
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4680
The 6\'s spent roughly the last year of their existance running out of 9th and Broadway with the 3\'s and Truck 1. Engine 6 was disbanded on March 14, 1983 and this apparatus was reassigned to Engine 23.
During this company's last full year in existance (1982), the 6's made 887 runs, which was the highest number of runs that they had ever made in a year.
Photo Steve Hagy
Front of 24's old house around 1982.
Photo Steve Hagy
Rescue 46 1982 Chevrolet/Springfield Shop #21453
These look good in red...
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4681
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4680
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Ford/Grumman 750 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21670
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Ford-Grumman 750 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21670
Notice the "old style" gear in the crossway.
Photo Steve Hagy
That ladder pipe is really knocking down a lot of fire! Although things seemed to be under control after the 3rd alarm was struck, 2 additional engine companies were requested after the third and then a 5th alarm was transmitted.
Photo Steve Hagy
The fire gained quite a bit of headway and eventually portions of four buildings were involved.
Photo Steve Hagy
In the early hours of May 25, 1982 Box 5179 was struck for a building fire at 1546 Harrison Avenue. A Code 3 was requested and was quickly followed by the 2nd and 3rd alarms.
Photo Steve Hagy
1966 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 160 Tank Shop #4603
This apparatus was previously assigned to Engine 51. Here Engine 6 is shown at Central Parkway and Walnut Street while out doing hydrants on a Saturday morning in the summer of 1982.
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4680
This pumper was reassigned to Engine 23 after the 6's were disbanded. Still had a functioning parking break when this photo was taken....
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Ford-Grumman 750 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21670
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Ford-Grumman 750 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21672
From the apparatus records available, it appears that this is the only new rig ever assigned to Engine 50.
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4681
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 35 1982 Ford-Grumman 750-300 #21671
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 tank Shop #4682
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Ford-Grumman 750 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #21673
1 of 4 purchased, this engine has been rehabbed and is currently in service at Farmers, Kentucky.
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Pirsch 100' Aerial Shop #21650
This was the only Pirsch apparatus purchased by the C.F.D. Here Truck 1 is seen heading south on Clark Street during the annual fire prevention week parade in Chicago during 1982. The rig was on the way to Cincinnati from Kenosha, Wisconsin and the driver decided to participate in the parade.
Photo Steve Hagy
1982 Pirsch 100 foot aerial Shop #21650 This was the only Pirsch rig to ever serve with the C.F.D. and was originally assigned to Truck 1.
Photo Steve Hagy
Rescue 46 1982 Chevrolet-Springfield Shop #21453
Photo Steve Hagy
1967 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4614
1 of 2 purchased.
Photo Steve Hagy
1981 Mon Ark 1000 GPM Shop #4761
Photo Steve Hagy
1981 Mon Ark 1000 GPM Shop #4761
Boat 1 was named in honor of Box 13 member Dave Sheehy.
Photo Steve Hagy
A lone member of Truck 5 dwarfed by a basement fire at the St. Luke Baptist Church, 503 Clark St. Box 3219 went to five alarms on this hot July 19th, in 1981. From the collection at the 12's.
Photo Unknown Photographer
I believe this is Truck 6 with their aerial raised and 2 lines going up.
Photo Steve Hagy
Look at the basement window now. The church has been gutted by this blaze.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 19 puts their TeleSqurt to work on Sunday afternoon. Being positioned by the front door allows the heavy stream device to operate inside of the fire building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of 1981
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1980 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #01650. This rig was purchased from the St. Matthews, Kentucky Fire Department. The aerial was used by the Drill School at the 29's house. It is easily distinguished from other CFD apparatus by the Federal Q siren mounted above the front bumper.
Photo Steve Hagy
1980 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank 50' TeleSqurt Shop #4679
Engine 19 was assigned the other TeleSqurt equipped apparatus.
Photo Steve Hagy
1980 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank 50' TeleSqurt Shop #4679
The windowless jump seat area was unique to the 4 Seagrave engines delivered to the C.F.D. in 1979 and 1980.
Photo Steve Hagy
1980 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4625
Photo Steve Hagy
Back in the late 1970's a water additive was tested to see if it would create a more effetive fire stream. The additive was piped into the pump and a tank had to be mounted on the apparatus to carry the wonder ingredient. Engine 29 was selected as the test company for the project. The tank was mounted on the side of the apparatus where the ground ladder was normally mounted. The test was not as successful as hoped and the additive and it's tank were removed from the rig.
Now when the tank was installed on the 29's engine the ladder was "temporarily" mounted on the roof. Long after the test was over you could always pick out Engine 29 wherever they went because you could see that ladder! Notice on the photo below this one you can see the ladder resting on the roof...
Photo Steve Hagy
Rescue 38 1980 Ford/Horton Shop #2289
Check out those beacon style warning lights on the roof!
Photo Steve Hagy
1980 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank - 50' TeleSqurt Shop #4678
A pair of 54' Squrts and a pair of 50' TeleSqurts were purchased for use as heavy stream appliances.
Engine 3 had an apparatus identical to this one.
Photo Steve Hagy
1980 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank - 50’ Tele Squrt Shop #4679
The joystick to control the Squrt is at the base of the turntable.
Photo Steve Hagy
Al's Grocery gave way to Edie & JoAnn's Browse Around and today Firehouse Mulch occupies the former firehouse.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 29 putting some water on the fire with the deck gun.
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 7 operates a ladder pipe into the 4th floor.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 5 and Truck 2 operating at the front of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Both of the Squrts are working on the John Street side of the building. Engine 5 is operating on the corner while the 14's are farther south. A crew is advancing a line up the aerial of Truck 2.
Photo Steve Hagy
Additional lines are being stretched from the 29's. The fire rapidly went to 3 alarms and was brought under control within an hour.
Photo Steve Hagy
Heavy fire is showing through much of Aero Canvas Products Company at Livingston & John Streets in the West End.
Photo Steve Hagy
Snow had been falling for a few minutes on the afternoon of February 11, 1980 when Box 3269 was struck for a fire at 1716 John Street.
Photo Steve Hagy
The firehouse at 1700 Madison Road as it appeared around 1980.
Photo Steve Hagy
1980 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank - 50' TeleSqurt Shop #4678
Engine 3 had an identical apparatus.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 19's former apparatus, a 1980 Seagrave, after being placed in service by the New Tazwell, Tennessee Fire Department, July 1998.
Photo David J. Jones
1980 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank 50' TeleSqurt Shop #4679
The windowless jump seat area was unique to the Seagrave rigs delivered to the C.F.D. in 1979 and 1980.
Photo Steve Hagy
The 13's house on Bank Street. Engine 13, Truck 2, District 3, and Fuel 2 are shown.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1980 Seagrave 100 foot aerial. This rig was purchased from the St. Matthews, Kentucky Fire Department. It is used by the Drill School at the 29's house. It is easily distinguished from other CFD apparatus by the Federal Q siren above the front bumper.
Photo Steve Hagy
The quarters of Truck 9 and Engine 23 as the building appeared around 1979 or 1980. This photo was taken during December as the doors are decorated with "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year" lettering!
Photo Steve Hagy
1979 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank - 54' Squrt Shop #4676
One of a pair, the twin to this piece was assigned to Engine 14.
Photo Steve Hagy
There are a couple of items shown in this photo that are foreign to the C.F.D. these days. First, the hose bed is loaded with 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" hose.
Also, instead of a trash line this engine is equipped with a booster reel, which is in use.
Photo George Snelbaker
Truck 16 has a ladder up as firefighters begin ventiliation at Famous Recipe.
Photo George Snelbaker
The Famous Recipe Fried Chicken restaurant at 3711 Paxton Road was the scene
of this 1 alarm fire in the fall of 1979 (the exact date isn't known).
Engine 31 is stretching to the roof. Check out those boots!
Photo George Snelbaker
The intersection of 7th & John Streets looks a lot different today. A couple of vacant building can be seen in this photo from October of 1979.
Photo Robert Keller
In the late 1970's the 15's former home was serving as Mike's Parkview Market.
It's difficult to tell that this was once a Cincinnati fire station.
Photo Steve Hagy
Fire Co. 15 operated as a hose company only during their 61 year existance. This building at 1108 St. Gregory was their home for most of that time period.
We believe that the smiley face mounted on the peak of the roof was not original to the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
This fire was a Code 3. A little bit of smoke is coming from the burned out apartment.
Photo George Snelbaker
The St. Ledger Apartments in Evanston have been the scene of many fires. On June 17, 1979 Box 4223 was transmitted for a report of a fire at 1575 St. Ledger Place.
Engine 23 and Truck 9 arrived to find a working fire in a 4th floor unit.
Photo George Snelbaker
Firehouse as it appeared in 1979 or 1980. The biggest change over the last 30 years
is the removal of the swing-out style door in favor of the overhead door.
Photo Steve Hagy
Jim Mitch, firefighter from Truck 12, is shown after working at a 3-alarm fire on Ravine Street in the late 1970's.
Photo John Denney
Who needs a mask? Firefighter Butch Halbauer from Engine 29 working at Ravine Street & Conroy at a 3-alarm fire.
Photo John Denney
The old-style folding doors make for a different appearance to the station when compared to the late 1970's. One of the benches has survived!
Photo Steve Hagy
A couple of pieces of the firehouse have changed since this photo was taken. First the light post at the corner is gone (maybe that Pinto knocked the thing over). Also, the bay doors have been replaced.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 23 has the hydrant in front of the 16's former quarters. A 2 1/2" supply line is going to Engine 19.
Photo Steve Hagy
The smoke is starting to lighten up as the fire is being brought under control. Engine 19 has 3 lines off.
Photo Steve Hagy
Fire continues to vent through the roof.
Photo Steve Hagy
This firefighter from Engine 3 is in the alley behind the building attaching a wye to a 2 1/2" line.
Photo Steve Hagy
The place is really rolling as a line is brought into the rear of the structure.
Photo Steve Hagy
The fire quickly spread through the upper portion of the building. A second alarm was transmitted bringing Engines 3 & 32 - Truck 9 - Squad 52 - MAC 1 - District 4 and a Rescue Unit.
A firefighter, most likely from Truck 4, goes to work on the roof of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
On Sunday afternoon, March 11, 1979, a box was transmitted for a fire at 751 E. McMillan in Walnut Hills. Engines 19 & 23 - Truck 4 and District 1 were dispatched. First arriving
Engine 19 encountered a heavy smoke condition upon arrival.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firefighter continue their efforts to revive the 2 children. Fortunately both of these toddlers survived due to the actions of the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
While searching the apartment, 2 unconsious children were discovered. Members begin CPR on the rear step of Engine 29.
Photo Steve Hagy
This fire was in an occupied apartment building on the southeast corner of Race & Findlay Street. Truck 2 has their aerial up and is going to work.
Photo Steve Hagy
1979 Seagrave 1250 GPM -300 Tank 54' Squrt Shop #4677
Tpw of these rigs were purchased with the other being assigned to Engine 5.
Photo Steve Hagy
1974 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4669
Photo Steve Hagy
The working end of the 5's 1979 Seagrave.
Photo Steve Hagy
1979 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank -54' Squrt Shop #4676
2 of these rigs were purchased, the other was assigned to Engine 14.
Photo Steve Hagy
1974 IH - 1979 CFD Bomb Disposal Unit Shop #4442
Photo Steve Hagy
Ornamentation and decoration added by fire companies to the apparatus is rare in Cincinnati. During the late 1970's the 17's had these magnetic black and gold stripes on the rear doors. The personal touch added by the fireifghters on 8th Street was frowned upon by the Administration and the stripes were quickly removed.
Photo Steve Hagy
1955 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25233
Not much has changed with this truck since the photo below was taken about 1960 and this one in 1978. A couple of air masks are mounted on the trailer and a rotating warning light is mounted on the pole by the tiller seat. On the tractor a pair of lights has been added at the top of the windshield and above the bumper.
Photo Steve Hagy
Eastern Avenue saw more than it's fair share of fires during the 1970's. This building at 2485 Eastern burned on June 18, 1978. Box 4119 was struck followed bya Code 3; an additional engine; and then the 3rd alarm.
Photo George Snelbaker
Now a piercing nozzle is being handed up for use in the wall. The damage estimate on this fire was $65,000.00.
Photo Steve Hagy
Looks like everyone is working on the roof!
Photo Steve Hagy
There is a lot of 2 1/2" hose in the street. Hey, that guy is wearing an air pack!
Photo Steve Hagy
The exterior wall is opened up just a little. A line is being handed up to the firefighter from Truck 2.
Photo Steve Hagy
The axe didn't really do the job. Time to use a saw.
Photo Steve Hagy
Time to work on the wall. Notice that the District Marshall is still wearing his metal helmet.
Photo Steve Hagy
A second alarm was transmitted from box 1332 on June 2, 1978 for this building fire at 1712 Logan Street in Over-the-Rhine which was occupied by the Western Vending Machine company. Notice the 2 1/2" supply line in the street. MAC 1 is on the scene.
Photo Steve Hagy
1960 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 160 Tank Shop #4603
Originally assigned to Engine 19.
Photo Steve Hagy
1970 American LaFrance 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4657
The 23's have a line off at a 1-alarm at 2500 Kemper Lane.
Photo Steve Hagy
Rescue 14 1978 Chevrolet-Horton Shop #2281
Photo Steve Hagy
Foam 3 1978 GMC Dry Powder Foam #3126
Photo Steve Hagy
1977 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4624
This apparatus entered service with Truck 4 on June 22, 1977.
Photo Steve Hagy photo.
1977 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4623
This photo was taken in Clintonville, Wisconsin near the Seagrave plant. Truck 7 placed this apparatus in service on July 8, 1977.
Photo Seagrave Factory Photo
1977 Seagrave 100\' Aerial Shop #4623
This photo was taken in Clintonville, Wisconsin near the Seagrave plant. Truck 7 placed this apparatus in service on July 8, 1977.
Photo Seagrave Factory Photo
CINCINNATI BOX 4-4-2726
7037 VINE ST
23 FEBRUARY 1977
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 4 1977 Seagrave 100Ft Aerial #4624 1 of 2 purchased
Photo Steve Hagy
1977 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4623
A pair of these rigs was purchased with the twin to this rig being assigned to Truck 4.
Photo Steve Hagy
Boat 4 1977 General Marine 4000 gpm
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of December 1975
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1975 Seagrave 1250 gpm - 300 tank Shop #4673
This in-service photo shows that the appearance of the pumper hadn't changed much.
Photo Steve Hagy
Learning to use ropes, ladders, and a life net.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1963 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4610
Still numbered as Engine 25, this photo was taken in 1975 after the 25's were disbanded and the apparatus was reassigned to Engine 35.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 20's 1975 Seagrave is parked at Engine 18 after arriving in town after it's delivery trip from Clintonville, Wisconsin.
Photo George Snellbaker
1974 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4668
This pumper was originally assigned to the other engine company at the station on Seymour Avenue. When Engine 48 was disbanded in 1975, their rig was reassigned to the 2\'s.
Photo Steve Hagy
These members of Truck 1 is barely visible as smoke rises from the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 16 has a hydrant in front of the building. Where's Dusty?
Photo Steve Hagy
This fire occurred in the late afternoon of April 22, 1975. Notice the ground ladder with tormentor poles in use on the side of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
First arriving companies found a heavy fire condition on Reading Road north of Dorchester.
Photo Steve Hagy
The 29's house in the West End is located between Downtown and the Mill Creek Valley. Cincinnati had a financial crisis during the mid-1970's that was coupled with a reduction in working hours for firefighters. Budget cuts and company closures were put in place during 1975 and Engines 43, 44, and 45 were no longer in service to respond to this location. By 1983 Engines 6, 16 and Truck 8 had also been disbanded. Five of the 6 companies disbanded were located Downtown or in the heavily industrial Mill Creek Valley.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
The 29's head down 5th Street past the Albee theater and the Sheraton-Gibson Hotel. Looks like a rainy St. Patricks Day parade. The pumper is a 1974 Seagrave.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
This is a typical alarm assignment card that was in use until 1975. 5 engine companies and Squad 1 were disbanded early in 1975 resulting in the need for new cards city wide.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Boat 2 1944 GMC 500 GPM Shop #25313
Photo Scott Berringer Collection
Truck 15 in quarters in the mid 1970's.
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 5 and Engine 20 in quarters around 1974 or 1975.
Photo Steve Hagy
1975 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4672
Photo Steve Hagy
1975 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4675
Photo Steve Hagy
1975 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4672
This pumper was in the last group of "Winnebago's" purchased by the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
1975 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4674
The last "Winnebago" delivered to the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
1975 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4675
This rig was from the last group of "Winnebago's" purchased and was initially assigned to Engine 5.
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 3 1975 Seagrave 100Ft Aerial #4621
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 14 1975 Seagrave 100Ft Aerial #4622
Photo Steve Hagy
Alarm assignment card for the quarters of Engine 45 at 5th & Central. This was the card that was in use at the time the 45's disbanded on March 14, 1975. Notice that Engine 14 is first due!
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
This box card was in use through 1974. Since the card was printed 5 of the 8 companies on the first alarm have been disbanded. Staffing levels on the companies assigned on the first alarm would have brought approximately 50 firefighters on the run.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
The 5's quarters was also home to Squad 1. Created as a salvage squad after the Underwriters Salvage Corps was disbanded, the company evolved into a manpower unit that would often jump runs to make working fires in various parts of the city.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
Box 1495 shows the alarm assignment that was standard in most areas of the city. The "N" under the A.C. column indicates that the Assistant Chief for the Northern Division was assigned on the second alarm.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
This type of running assignment was in use through early 1975. Three engines were assigned on most boxes along with one truck company on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd alarm. Three engines were assigned on the 4th and 5th alarm.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
Engine 5 was the "Night Engine" on the 19's House Box. Night Engines did not respond to a pulled box or 1 alarm from the location between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
District 5 was quarted with Engine 16 when this card was issued.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
Schools and other places where there could be a life hazard were often noted on alarm assignment cards. Until early 1975 most boxes that included a school in the rsponse area had 4 engines and 2 trucks assigned on the 1st alarm.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
When this card was issued there were still 6 District Marshall's (no District Chief's back then) on duty. District's 4, 5, and 6 were assigned on Box 2727.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
All running cards showed the response of Squad 52 on the 1st or 2nd alarm. Although Squad 1 was assigned to all boxes on the 1st or 2nd, most cards did not notate their response unless they were due on the first.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
This card was in use through early 1975 and shows the response to the quarters of Engine 12. In 1976 the 12's were disbanded and Engine 43 was redesignated as Engine 12.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
After Engine 48 moved from their Vine Street quarters the building was converted for use as Police District 4. Notice the cars out front in the then standard C.P.D. powder blue paint scheme.
Photo George Miller
Class of 1974
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1974 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4671
Photo Steve Hagy
1974 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4671
One of 5 engines delivered in 1975.
Photo Steve Hagy
1958 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25196
This photo was taken in 1974 and the photo by Ed Effron that is a couple of pictures farther down on the page was shot around 1961. In the 13 years between these pictures not much changed in the appearance of this apparatus. The soft suction is no longer mounted behind the front fender and the beacon style warning light is on the roof. The Municipal Garage equipment number is now shown on the door. Aside from those 3 items the features of this engine have remained the same.
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 13 and Engine 21 during the summer of 1974.
Photo Steve Hagy
The 12's former quarters at Colerain & Rachel during the summer of 1974.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 48's second run with their new Seagrave engine in June of 1974. The location is Anthony Wayne Avenue in Hartwell just south of the city limits.
Photo Steve Hagy
With only 2 days of front line service remaining for the Mack, the crew of Engine 48 has their new 1974 Seagrave at quarters for driver training.
Photo Steve Hagy
The Light Plant is on the scene. Damage was estimated at $13,000 for this blaze in North Avondale.
Photo Steve Hagy
The fire vents throught the roof. Truck 12 has set up in the driveway. Notice the 50 foot ground ladder raised to the front of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 4 (foreground) is operating with their open cab, 1966 Seagrave aerial. Smoke is seeping out of the building.
Photo Steve Hagy
MAC 1 is on the scene to provide additional air bottles. That's former CFD dispatcher and buff Pat Holz in the silver helmet.
Photo Steve Hagy
Turnout gear has changed greatly in 30 years. The typical CFD summer fire gear in 1974 consisted of a denim jacket, Pettibone style metal helmet, and a canvas spanner belt.
Photo Steve Hagy
Smoke is drifting across Dana Avenue on a warm summer evening. This 3 alarm fire occurred on June 3, 1974 in an occupied 3 story apartment building at 946 Dana Avenue, just east of Reading Road.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 43, Truck 8, and District 3 in quarters during the summer of 1973 or 1974.
Photo Steve Hagy
Taking a break at the drill yard is this unidentified tillerman on Truck 13 during the Spring of 1974.
Photo Steve Hagy
1955 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25194
This pumper was assigned to the 2's from October 20, 1961 until February 24, 1975.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 12 - 2nd Alarm Box 3325 - 17:40 on 4-26-1974 at 2736-38 Colerain Ave. Notice the truckie on the left wearing a blue jean jacket as his turnout coat.
Photo Steve Hagy
2nd Alarm Box 3325 - 17:40 on 4-26-1974 2736-38 Colerain Ave
Photo Steve Hagy
2nd Alarm Box 3325 - 17:40 on 4-26-1974 2736-38 Colerain Ave
Photo Steve Hagy
1958 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25199
The 43's are working just a couple of blocks from quarters at a 2-alarm fire at 2736-38 Colerain Avenue. Box 3325 was transmitted at 17:40 on April 26, 1974.
Photo Steve Hagy
1952 Mack 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25188
Photographed at a garage fire that took place on Zumstein Avenue in Hyde Park during the Spring of 1974.
Photo Steve Hagy
1963 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4609
Pumping at a 2nd alarm for a fire in a building that was on McMillan Avenue during 1974.
Photo Steve Hagy
1974 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4670
Photo Steve Hagy
1974 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4667
Photo Steve Hagy
1974 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4667
Photo Steve Hagy
1974 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4669
Photo Steve Hagy
1974 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Gallon Tank Shop #4668
This photo shows the rig on the Saturday before it was placed into service.
Photo Steve Hagy
This view of Engine 14 B shows the explosives container.
Photo Steve Hagy
1974 Chevrolet Step Van Shop #3379
Squad 1 was a salvage company, however the function of the unit evolved into a manpower squad. They responded to most working fires in the city by the 1970's. This apparatus was the last piece used by Squad 1 as they were disbanded on January 3, 1975.
Photo Steve Hagy
Another view of Boat 2 while assigned to Engine 37. These vehicles had a top land speed in the 25 - 30 mph range. Once in the water, they were slow.
Photo Steve Hagy
1973 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4619
This apparatus entered service on May 17, 1973.
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of 1973
Third Row: Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Robert Wright; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
Thee qurters of Engine 16 around 1973 or so.
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4616
Photo Steve Hagy
1955 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25194
This pumper was assigned to the 2's from October 20, 1961 until February 24, 1975.
Photo Steve Hagy
1958 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25196
No large diameter hose on this pumper! On the Seagrave and Mack pumpers that had an aisleway through the hose bed, you would normally see the firefighters riding there, summer, spring, winter, and fall.
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4664
The 19's at a 1 alarm at Reading and Lincoln in 1972 or 1973. When the hungries hit, hit the Red Barn...
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4618 These sure looked nice when they were new!
Photo Scott Mattson Collection
Engine 37's quarters, with Boat 2 also in service, in 1973 or 1974 .
Photo Steve Hagy
Ladder 6 1973 Seagrave 100 ft Aerial
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 16 1973 Seagrave 100Ft Aerial #4620
Photo Steve Hagy
Rescue 2 1973 Chevrolet-Horton Shop #2282
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Seagrave 1000 GPM -300 Tank Shop #4664
Engine 19 was originally assigned this pumper.
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4669
The 29's are working at a 2nd alarm in a vacant building at the intersection of 7th & Sycamore Streets. This apparatus was destroyed in an accident on April 14, 1973. 5 firefighters were injured in the incident and the driver of the car which struck the engine was killed in the crash.
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of 1972
Fourth Row: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Harold E Lucas, Unknown
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
Cadet Class of 1972
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1972 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4664 From the first group of "Winnebago's" delivered.
Photo Steve Hagy
Family and friends look on as the 16's have their photo taken. Wonder what the occasion was?
Photo Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati
This photo shows an unusual response by Engine 8. Prior to the implementation of limited EMS response by Engine Companies in the late 1970's, it was rare for a fire company to respond on a medical run of any type. This photo was taken in the Spring of 1972 or 73 and shows the 8's assisting Ambulance 2 on a heart attack run at the Cincinnati Gardens.
Photo Steve Hagy
Ladder pipe going to work at the 4th alarm.
Photo Anita Holz
May 21, 1972 610-14 W. Court St. Vacant brick warehouse, formally K. D. Lamp Co., now owned by City Of Cincinnati. Box 3198 15:08 2nd Alarm 15:12 3rd Alarm 15:18 4th Alarm 15:25 No monetary loss.
Photo Anita Holz
1972 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4663
One of the first group of "Winnebago's" delivered.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 32 is remaining out of service while picking up hose!
It's been a while since anyone had to worry about loading a few hundred feet on canvas hose into the back of a Winnebago. Tall firefighters could be at a disadvantage when assigned to one of these engines as there wasn't a lot of head room...
Photo Pat Holz
1972 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4663
One of the first group of "Winnebago's" delivered.
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4664
From the first group of "Winnebago's" delivered.
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Seagrave 1000 GPM -300 Tank Shop #4664
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4669
This apparatus was destroyed in an accident on April 14, 1973. 5 firefighters were injured in the incident and the driver of the car which struck the engine was killed in the crash.
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 300 Tank Shop #4666
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4617
This aerial was in the first group of fully enclosed trucks received by the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4618
One of three tillers purchased that year.
Photo Steve Hagy
Light Plant 1972 IH-Knapheide-CFD #3314
Photo Steve Hagy
1972 Dodge-Rosco 2000 tank Shop #3945 This rig is quartered at Engine 18 along with C.R. 1 and responds to aircraft emergencies at Lunken Airport.
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of 1971
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
Mobile Air Compressor 1 1971 GMC. Attached to Squad 52 as a utility truck.
Photo Steve Hagy
1971 GMC Shop #3385
MAC 1 (Mobile Air Compressor) was the first air bottle supply truck on the roster.
This unit was assigned to Squad 52 and responded to all 2 alarm fires and other incidents as requested.
Photo Steve Hagy
Box 6376 at Montgomery and Lester in Pleasant Ridge, the summer of 1971.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
1969 Seagrave-Marion Heavy Rescue #4656
Photo Steve Hagy
1969 Seagrave-Marion Heavy Rescue Shop #4656
Photo Steve Hagy collection
1970 American LaFrance 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4657
Five of these engines were delivered in 1970. They were well liked, and fast! Engine 46X was previously assigned to Engine 23 however the photo was taken at the 18's house.
Photo Bill Friedrich
Bullet holes in the doors of the 32's quarters from shots fired into quarters by local criminals. Two firefighters were injured. The city promptly painted the inside of the glass with "bulletproof paint" and told the firefighters not to worry anymore.
Photo Larry Salamone Collection
1970 American LaFrance 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4657
Five of these ALF pumpers were purchased. The 23's are working at a 1 alarm on Gilbert Avenue in the summer of 1977 or 1978.
Photo Steve Hagy
1970 American LaFrance 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4661
Photo Steve Hagy
Explosives removal was originally handled by the crew of Engine 45. Here the 1952 Mack hose tender of the 45's is pulling the original explosives removal trailer while the 1961 Seagrave engine follows. This photo was taken at Hilton - Davis Chemical Company 2235 Langdon Farm Road in Pleasant Ridge. A long, bitter strike resulted in several bomb runs to the plant in the summer of 1970.
Photo Steve Hagy
Squad 1 arriving on the scene of a 1 alarm at Hilton - Davis Chemical Company, 2235 Langdon Farm Road - Box 4451. Runs to this location were frequent and Squad 1 was assigned to the box. Notice the hip boats, blue jean jacket, and cannister mask. All the firefighting attire that was needed back in the day.
Photo Steve Hagy
Squad 1 arriving on the scene of a 1-alarm at Hilton - Davis Chemical Company, 2235 Langdon Farm Road - Box 4451 in the summer of 1970. Runs to this location were frequent and Squad 1 was assigned to the box.
Notice the hip boats, blue jean jacket, and cannister mask. All the firefighting attire that was needed back in the day.
Photo Steve Hagy
In this photo you can see Engine 36 and Truck 4. These were the two companies that were used in the filming of "Out Tap". If anyone can confirm that this is the building used in that film, please drop us a line.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
Smoke drifts from the second floor of a 3 story brick on Nixon Street in Corryville. Does anyone remember the documentary that was filmed about the CFD called "Out Tap"? I believe that this may be the fire scene that was staged for the filming of that feature. Also, can anyone confirm the date when this was filmed? I've listed the pictures here with a date that is a pure fabrication.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
Two of these ambulances were purchased in 1969 and were constructed using International chassis. Ambulance 2 is seen here on a chlorine leak response at Woodward High School during the summer of 1970.
Photo Steve Hagy
This photo was taken shortly after the new firehouse opened on Wilmer Road in the summer of 1970. The left bay is occupied by Engine 36 who already have their 1970 American LaFrance engine in service. Truck 3 is in the middle bay with a 1951 Seagrave 85 foot aerial and Engine 18 is on the right with a 1953 Seagrave. Out on the ramp is District 6 (who remembers that there was a District 6?) with what I believe was one of the 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle's. Anyone recognize the guy reading from the front seat of his BMW?
Photo Steve Hagy
1970 American LaFrance 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4660
Five of these engines were delivered in 1970.
Photo Steve Hagy
1970 American LaFrance 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4660
Working at a 2 alarm fire on West McMillan Street.
Photo Steve Hagy
1970 American LaFrance 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4661
1 of 5 purchased.
Photo Steve Hagy
1970 American LaFrance 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4657
Five of these ALF pumpers were purchased. The 23's are shown here at a 1 alarm on Gilbert Avenue in the summer of 1977 or 1978.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 36 1970 American LaFrance 1000-500 #4658 This photo was taken shortly after En 36 was disbanded and the rig was assigned to En 7.
Photo Steve Hagy
1970 American LaFrance 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4659
Five of these ALF engines were purchased.
Photo Steve Hagy
CR 1 1970 IH-Ansul 200 Light Water 1350 lbs Purple K
Photo Steve Hagy
1969 Seagrave-Marion Heavy Rescue #4656
Photo Steve Hagy
The 52's were assigned to Box 1215 (12th & Vine) for a Code 3 fire on a sunny Sunday morning. This apparatus body for this rig had room to carry one of everything!
Photo Steve Hagy
Members of the 17's in front of quarters September 24, 1969. Left to right B. Millerhouse, L. Salamone, D. Kuhn, P. Delhany
Photo Larry Salamone Collection
1969 Seagrave-Marion Heavy Rescue #4656
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of September 1968
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1968 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4655
Photo Steve Hagy
1968 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4655
After Engine 39 was disbanded their former engine was assigned to the 21's.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engines 39 and 16 are undergoing their pump tests in Eden Park.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1968 Ford/General Steel & Tank 1000 Gallons of Gasoline Shop #3692
Since being sold by the city, this truck has been spotted in a parking area near the I-265/I-65 interchange on the northeast corner of Louisville International Airport.
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of March 1968
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1968 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4654
The 16's have three 2 1/2" lines off, so it must be a fire! This 2nd alarm in the spring of 1974 was at a vacant building on McMillan Avenue. The 16's are on a hydrant on Calhoun Street in front of Calhoun Hall at U.C. Notice that the air pack is still being carried in a "suitcase" that is on the street near the rear wheel.
Photo Steve Hagy
1960 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 160 Tank Shop #4602
The 3's on the streets of Downtown one rainy day. Check out the Pettibone style helmets.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engines 39 and 16 are undergoing their pump tests in Eden Park.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1968 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4654
The crew of Engine 16 is eating lunch at Engine 23 after the 16's quarters on McMillan Street had burned.
Photo Steve Hagy
1968 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 500 Tank Shop #4655
1 of 2 purchased.
Photo Steve Hagy
1968 American LaFrance 100' Aerial Shop #4613
(The first conversion to a scrap hauler down on Ethan Avenue)
Photo Steve Hagy
1968 Ford General Steel & Tank 1000 gasoline #3692
Photo Steve Hagy
Engines 39 and 16 are undergoing their pump tests in Eden Park.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Recruits line up in the drill yard on what must have been a pleasant morning as this photo was taken on December 5, 1967.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
This spectacular five alarm fire occured at The Castellini Produce Warehouse at 11 W. Water Street near the riverfront. Box 1125 was struck at 1:41pm on Sunday December 3rd, 1967.
Photo Unknown
1967 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4614
The firefighter in the tiller position still didn't have a roof over his head when this rig was purchased!
Photo Steve Hagy
Class of 1967
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
This photo shows the intersection of 6th & Walnut not long before demolition began for the construction of the 5th/3rd Bank building
and the other structure that were built in the late 1960's. The sign over the Fanny Farmer candy store advertises an upcoming auction.
Just to the left of the entrance to the store you can make out Box 1186 which is mounted on an old style, square pedestal with a police call box also mounted.
Photo Pat Holz
The cinder block wall is really starting to crack apart!
Photo J. Stine Collection
Two firefighters on a big line. It's going to be a long night.
Photo J. Stine Collection
It looks like the ladder company is fighting this fire alone! July 4, 1967 was a busy day as there were at least 4 other working fires that day. Two of the other fires also invloved businesses that were located on Reading Road.
Photo J. Stine Collection
The fire is pretty well advanced. Loss was estimated at $1 million.
Photo J. Stine Collection
Multiple 2 1/2" lines are supplying water to the ladder pipe. Can anyone identify the truck company in the photo? whichever company this was they had lettered the inside compartment doors with the location of hand tools and equipment.
Photo J. Stine Collection
Five alarm were transmitted for this fire which quickly took possesion of, and destroyed, the Cincinnati Sash & Door Company.
Photo J. Stine Collection
Civil unrest and rioting occurred in Cincinnati during the summer of 1967. Late on the night of July 4th a box was transmitted for a building fire at 4500 Reading Road just south of Tennessee Avenue.
Photo J. Stine Collection
1967 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4614
1 of 2 purchased.
Photo Steve Hagy
It appears that Engine 43's apparatus is being used to instruct a new engineer on pump operation.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1966 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 160 Tank Shop #4652
This apparatus was originally assigned to Engine 32 were it was placed in service on October 10, 1966.
Photo Steve Hagy
1966 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4612
This was the last open cab aerial purchased by the C.F.D. Initially assigned to Truck 5 (placed in service on September 9, 1966), this apparatus was reassigned to Truck 4 on July 25, 1968. The final assignment in Cincinnati for this piece was when the trailer was removed and the tractor placed in service for towing Boat 4. The Union Township F.D. in Clermont County purchased the tractor which was then used to pull a generator.
Photo Pat Holz
1966 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 160 Tank Shop #4651
Three engines of this style were placed in service during the fall of 1966. They would represent the last conventional style (with the long hood) Seagrave pumpers to be purchased by the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
1966 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 160 Tank Shop #4653
This pumper is one of three purchased that year. Engine 34 placed the apparatus in service on November 9, 1966.
Photo Steve Hagy
In this view of the 34's you can see the rear suction intake. Since the high pressure system was no longer in use, a foam nozzle and 5 gallon foam bucket are being carried instead of a high pressure hydrant behind the rear wheel.
Photo Steve Hagy
1966 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4612
This was the last open cab aerial purchased by the C.F.D. Initially assigned to Truck 5, this truck spent the years 1968-1977 at Truck 4. The last assignment for this pieces was when the trailer was removed and the tractor placed in service for towing Boat 4.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Fire Chief Bert Lugananni
Photo Unknown
1967 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4614
Truck 1 passes by Music Hall during the St. Patricks Day parade.
Photo Steve Hagy
1965 Seagrave 1000 GPM -150 Tank Shop #4650
This apparatus was first assigned to Engine 21 and placed in service with that company on November 7, 1965.
Photo Steve Hagy
The 45's are at the intersection of 8th and Central. Notice the silhouette of the alarm box on a pedestal (Box 1211) next to the entrance of Ben's Department Store. From the position of the apparatus and the way the hose is laid out the run may have been to City Hall.
Photo Pat Holz
The quarters of Engine 30 as they appeared around 1965. The building had not been used as a fire station for over 40 years when this photo was taken.
Photo Pat Holz
1946 American LaFrance 85' Aerial Shop #25222 Cincinnati only operated 2 motorized American LaFrance aerials, both pieces of apparatus were assigned to Truck 5.
Photo Pat Holz
1954 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25232
Looks like a Trucker is headed up the aerial
at a fire somewhere in Truck 1's district.
Photo George Miller
This is the 1938 Ahrens-Fox as it appears these days.
Photo David J. Jones
Class of May 1965
First Row: Unknown; Unknown; Asst. Chief Bert Lugananni; Unknown; Unknown
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1965 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4611
Truck 7 was at a 1 alarm at the YMCA, Elm & Central Parkway, on a very cold Sunday afternoon in January of 1974 or '75 when this picture was taken.
Photo Steve Hagy
1955 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25233
Truck 15 is seen at the King Bag Company fire.
Photo Anita Holz
1965 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4650
The 21's are at Knowlton's Corner pumping across the old Ludlow Avenue bridge to a 5-alarm fire on Canal Ridge Road.
Photo Steve Hagy
1965 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4650
Engine 21 responded to a 2-alarm fire on West McMillan Avenue in the spring of 1974. The engine is parked on Calhoun Street. The fire building is the large brick structure to the right. You can see the tip of Truck 4's aerial next to the chimney.
Photo Steve Hagy
1965 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4650
Photo Steve Hagy
1965 Seagrave 1000 GPM -150 Tank Shop #4650
Originally assigned to Engine 21 and placed in service with that company on November 7, 1965.
Photo Steve Hagy
1965 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4611
Truck 7 placed this tiller in service on December 2, 1965.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1965 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #4611
This is the aerial that was assigned to Truck 8 when the company was disbanded on Januray 31, 1983.
Photo Steve Hagy
1965 Seagrave 100'Aerial Shop #4611
This apparatus was originally assigned to Truck 7.
Photo Steve Hagy
The quarters of Engine 19 and Ladder 4 during the 1960's.
Photo Anita Holz
Another view of the 49's with their reliable '38 Ahrens-Fox. Can anyone e-mail us with the names of the firefighters in this photo?
Photo Bob L. Collection
Sketch prepared by the architecural firm that designed the quarters of Truck 13 and Engine 21. The station has changed very little since this drawing was prepared in 1964.
Photo Engine & Truck 21 Collection
A Seagrave engine and truck are at the High Intensity Building on Millcreek Road. This photo was taken on April 29, 1964.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
"Champions Ladder Co. Contest" 1963. From the left: Firefighters Paul Rayborn; Joe Vogel; William Millerhaus; A.T.O. Joseph Smith; Lt. Herman larkins; and Marshal Walter Zimmer.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1963 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4609
Photo Steve Hagy
The quarters of Engine 19 and Truck 4 in the early 1960's. The lettering of "Fire Co." instead of "Engine Co." is due to the fact that when many of these houses were built, the company was not assigned an engine.
Photo Pat Holz
Class of 1963
First Row: Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Asst. Chief Bert Lugananni
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1963 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4610
The 35's are working at a 1 alarm fire on Harrison Avenue during the summer of 1983.
Photo Steve Hagy
This photo shows 5th & Central soon after it opened in 1962. Originally Engines 45 & 1, Truck 7, Squad 52, and Ambulance 1 were assigned to this house. The two red cars are 1960(?) Dodge Darts.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
1963 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4609
Engine 5 poses for the photographer before delivery from the plant in Columbus, Ohio.
Photo Seagrave Fire Apparatus
1963 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4610
Still numbered as Engine 25, this photo was taken in 1975 after the 25's were disbanded and the pumper was reassigned to Engine 35.
Photo Steve Hagy
1963 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank
Working at a 1 alarm fire on Harrison Ave during the summer of 1983.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 21 and Truck 13 at their quarters on Harrison Avenue not long before the building was razed.
Photo Ed Effron
Ambulance 1 1962 Cadillac-Superior Shop #2282
The crew of the ambulance has stopped by the Fire Tower in Eden Park for a visit with the dispatchers.
Photo Pat Holz
Dispatchers Pat Holz (standing), Reinhardt, and Roland Jordey the morning of August 23, 1962.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection.
The Fire Department Drum & Bugle Corps in 1961 or 62.
Photo Dave Horn Collection
Dinner at the 16's in March 1962. Left to right Capt Armbruster, L. Salamone, Marshal Hanlein, Jack Berling, and Capt Beirman.
Photo Larry Salamone Collection
Ambulance 1 1962 Cadillac-Superior Shop #2282
Photo Pat Holz
Engine 14 at quarters operating with a 1949 and 1958 Seagrave. This is the former quarters of Engine 2 and Ladder 6 at 9th & Freeman where the 14's were moved to after their station on 5th street had been demolished for construction of I-75.
Photo Ed Effron
1961 Chevrolet Biscayne - Shop #1379
This car was assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau and was photographed on the ramp at Engine 9. This vehicle was removed from service on September 3, 1969.
Photo Ed Effron
1961 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4605
Engine 29X is senn operating at a 2 alarm fire in the fall of 1980 just off of West Court Street.
Photo Steve Hagy
1961 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4607
This would be the last pumper assigned to the 45's. After the company was disbanded Engine 14 inherited this rig.
Photo Steve Hagy
1961 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4604
The following entry appears in the journal of District 3 dated April 30, 1961: "Mr. Effron photographer took pictures of apparatus at quarters of Engines 12, 21, 29, 43."
Photo Ed Effron
1961 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4605
Photo Ed Effron
1961 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4606
Cincinnati received 4 Seagrave pumpers during 1961. The other 3 were initially assigned to Engines 12, 29, and 45. This was the last piece of apparatus assigned to Engine 44. The company was disbanded on February 27, 1975.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 50 1961 Seagrave 1000 GPM -150 Tank Shop #4605
Previously assigned to Engine 12 .
Photo Steve Hagy
Truck 2(29) 1961 Seagrave 100 foot aerial. Shop #4608.
Photo Steve Hagy
1961 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 150 Tank Shop #4604
Photo Ed Effron
The appearance of the 45's house is fairly simalar today as it was in the early 1960's when this photo was taken.
Photo Ed Effron
An additional engine company was requested on Box 6112 at 11:26 a.m.
That looks like Engine 23 in front of the building.
Crews are raising a 55 foot extension ladder using the tormentor poles.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
This one alarm occured on Christmas Day 1960.
Box 6112 was transmitted at 11:07 a.m. for the run at 2622 Keck street.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
1960 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 160 Tank Shop #4603
Two of these engines were delivered in 1960. The Sears Farm Store building on Lincoln Avenue began life as a Model "T" assembly plant and has now evolved into class "A" office space.
Photo Ed Effron
Things haven't changed a lot on Hyde Park Square since this photo was taken around 1960. There have been a few changes to the outside of the station and the engine runs with a newer rig. The one item that is a constant today that isn't seen in this picture is the lack of a water bowl for the canines....
Photo Ed Effron
The old status board at the 37's is still on the wall. This board dates to 1960 or so as it still has Engine 1, 13, and 42 listed among other long disbanded units.
Photo Steve Hagy
This is the former quarters of Engine 2 and Ladder 6 located at the intersection of 9th Street & Freeman Avenue. Engine 14 was moved to this house after their station at 5th & Smith Streets had been razed for construction of I-75. The exact dates when the 14's operated from 9th & Freeman are not known - but their stay at this location may have lasted a couple of years. The apparatus shown are Seagrave pumpers of 1949 and 1958 vintage. Engine 14 was still operating as a 2-piece company into the 1960's.
Photo Ed Effron
Up until just a few years ago this picture of the house in 1960 looked pretty much like the station does today. Changes have been made and the wood, swing-open doors are now gone along with the cobblestone apparatus ramp.
Photo Ed Effron
1954 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25192
Photo Ed Effron
1938 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25149
The 49's have 3 lines off at this fire. One of the Mack engines from the 1930's is behind the 49's.
Photo Pat Holz
1949 Ahrens-Fox 1000 GPM - 100 Tank
1 of 6 Ahrens-Fox pumpers received that year.
Photo Ed Effron
Fort Washington Way is under construction in this photo that dates to 1960. In the center of the picture, just south of the construction sits the quarters of Engine 1. Just south of the 1's house is a long white building that is connected to a series of 6 and 7 story brick buildings on the east. That complex of buildings was Castellini's. On a cold December day a few years after this photo was taken they had a bit of a fire in those buildings....
Photo City of Cincinnati
From the left: Engine 44 - Engine 3 - Foam 1 - Truck 1 - District 1. Normal staffing for 9th & Broadway when this photo was taken (1960 or 61) would be 22 or 23 per shift. Both engines and the truck had 7 firefighters and the District Marshall may or may not have had an aide.
Photo Ed Effron
The Southeast corner of 5th & Central as it appeared around 1960. There's an alarm box on a square pedestal shown in this photo.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
Drill time for the members of Truck 6. The masks with the cannister type filterss were in use until approximately 1980. Notice that the Lieutenant is wearing a Navy style blue-jean type jacket.
This was normal firefighting attire in the warmer months.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
The quarters and companies assigned at 8th and Burns in 1960. Foam 2, District 2, Engine 17, Engine 25, and Truck 6.
Photo Ed Effron
This is one of the Mack engines purchased during the 1930's while in use as the engine assigned to the Drill School. This engine was equipped with a 750 gpm pump and a 100 gallon booster tank. It may have been the apparatus previously assigned to Engine 32.
Photo Pat Holz
1953 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25231
Three of these aerials were placed in service during the year.
Photo Ed Effron
The firefighters of Truck 7 during 1960. The officer is Lieutenant Welch, ATO Miller, and Firefighters Telinda and Hannekamp.
Photo Dave Horn Collection
1951 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25183
The concrete railing above the 13's apparatus marks the route of Central Parkway and also the location of Cincinnati's never completed subway. The tubes for the mass transit system are just on the other side of the wall from the rig.
Photo Ed Effron
The quarters and companies assigned at 8th and Burns in 1960. Foam 2, District 2, Engine 17, Engine 25, and Truck 6.
Photo Ed Effron
1944 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25221
There was plenty of head room on these old aerials!
Photo Ed Effron
1945 Mack 1250 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25166
Photo Ed Effron
Box 5922 at Western Hills Shopping Center is unusual in that there is a Truck Company assigned on the 5th alarm. This card dates to around 1960 when the District Marshall's had been renamed Battalion Chief's.
Photo Ralph Stelter Collection
1952 Reo-Kelly Auto Body Co. Hose Wagon Shop #25316
Placed in service on February 6, 1952 at Engine 3.
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Ahrens-Fox 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25169
Photo Ed Effron
Squad 2 and Engine 9 at quarters approximately 1960.
Photo Ed Effron
Truck 3 and Engine 18 at quarters circa 1960.
Photo Ed Effron
Engine 14's quarters not long before the house was cloaed. Demolition had started on buildings in the area for the construction of I-75.
Photo Mike Wells/George Wells Collection
1960 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 160 Tank Shop #4602
Photo Steve Hagy
1960 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 160 Tank Shop #4603
Originally assigned to Engine 19.
Photo Steve Hagy
Firemen advance hose into the High Intensity Fire Building in the early 1960's. This was some sort of media event. There are four other cameras in this photo.
Photo Unknown member
1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Three of these engines were delivered in 1949. Initially they were assigned to Engines 3, 19, and 29.
Photo Ed Effron
Truck 8, Engine 43, and District 3 lined up on Spring Grove Avenue in the late 1950's.
Photo Ed Effron
1944 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25221
This apparatus was delivered with the required restrictions for apparatus purchases during WWII. Notice that all of the chrome plated parts are painted red so as to not pick up light and cast a reflection at night.
Photo Ed Effron
Fort Washington Way is beginning to take shape and 3rd Street still exists east of Broadway Avenue in this photo from 1959 or so. At the intersection of 3rd and Lawrence Streets the former quarters of Engine 10 is still standing having been closed more than 40 years earlier. The construction of I-71 and the Lytle tunnels would eventually claim this single-bay station.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
Engine 14 with the crew out front some time in the 1950's.
Photo Mike Wells/George Wells
The cover of the dedication program when the 5's current house opened in 1958.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Class of 1958
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
Members of Truck 15 operate a pair of ladder pipes while at the drill tower adjacent to the 29's house.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
1953 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25229
Truck 9 on the scene of a fire in the fall of 1958.
Photo Pat Holz
1958 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25199
The 43's are at Powell Valve. Looks like they've got a line off.
Photo Ed Effron photo.
1958 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25197
This apparatus was in service at the 1's from March 5, 1958 to October 6, 1963, when Engine 1 was disbanded shortly after moving to the 45's house at 5th & Central.
Photo Ed Effron
Firefighters lounge on the bench along the Race Street side of the firehouse. Notice that all of the roughnecks are wearing a tie which was a required part of the uniform at the time.
Photo John Denney Collection
1958 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25196
Placed in service on March 5, 1958 with Engine 32.
Photo Ed Effron
1944 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25221
Truck 15 was the first company to be assigned this apparatus.
Photo Ed Effron
1958 Seagrave 1000 GPM -100 Tank Shop #25198
One of four Seagrave engines delivered during 1958.
Photo Ed Effron
The Mack pumper on the left operated as the hose tender while the Seagrave was the engine. By the time this photo was taken many of the building along the riverfront had been demolished. Soon, Engine 1 would move to their new quarters at 430 Central Avenue, but they wouldn't last at that location for long.
Photo John Denney Collection
The quarters of Engine 10 at East 3rd & Lawrence Streets. This building was torn down in 1965 for the construction of I-71 and the Lytle Park tunnel. Notice the alarm box on the corner and a Cincinnati made Bourbon fire hydrant too!
Photo David J. Jones Collection
1944 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank shop #25165
This pumper was originally assigned to Engine 44.
Photo Ed Effron
1947 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25225 Rapid Run Park is the location of this photo. Is that a Ford Galaxie?
Photo Ed Effron
4 additional engine companies were requested above the 5th alarm at 8:46pm on Box 1243.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
Box 1243 had a 2nd alarm struck at 12:39pm; 3rd alarm at 12:44 pm; 5th alarm at 12:48 pm (4th alarm was skipped). Cold temperatures hampered firefighting efforts. Truck 13 is set up in front of the building in this photo.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
Box 1243 was struck at 12:32pm on January 2, 1958 for a fire at the Bureau of Unemployment building located on the southwest corner of Elm Street & Central Parkway. There would soon be more help on the way!
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
Here is another view of box 1243, this time looking north up Elm Street at Court Street. The B.U.C. was at 1007-17 Elm Street.
Photo Unknown
5th alarm at Box 1243 (Court & Elm).
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
Looking up Elm Street from Court. The Salvage Corps pulled out of quarters and parked at the corner for this response which was about 50 yards from their station.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
1944 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank shop #25165
This pumper was originally assigned to Engine 44.
Photo Ed Effron
1958 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25197
This pumper was originally assigned to En. 1.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1958 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25199
Photo Ed Effron
1958 Seagrave 1000 GPM -100 Tank Shop #25198
1 of 4 Seagrave engines delivered during 1958.
Photo Ed Effron
1958 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25196
Placed in service on March 5, 1958 with Engine 32.
Photo Ed Effron
District 2 - 1957 Chevrolet Shop #25011
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Ahrens-Fox 1000 GPM - 100 Tank
Six of these pumpers were delivered; unfortunately they would be the last Ahrens-Fox apparatus purchased by the C.F.D. District 4's 1957 Chevrolet is also on the ramp.
Photo Ed Effron
Dist. 2 1957 Chevrolet #25011
Photo Ed Effron
Fire Chief Dan Vogel
Photo Official CFD Website
District 1 - 1956 Ford Shop #25007
The siren/light combination on the roof is the only warning device on this car, and there's no room for the "Command Board".
Photo Ed Effron
District 3 - 1956 Ford Shop #25008
Photo Ed Effron
Ambulance 1 1956 Cadillac-Sayers & Scoville Shop #25009
There were 2 of these Cadillac's assigned to Ambulance 1, but only one was in service per shift.
Photo Ed Effron
Ambulance 1 1956 Cadillac-Sayers & Scoville Shop #25010
Although the two 1956 cadillac's were identical, they can be told apart as they have a different style warning light mounted on the roof.
Photo Ed Effron
District 3 1956 Ford #25008 at Engine 43
Photo Ed Effron
Ambulance 1 1956 Cadillac-Sayers & Scoville Shop #25009
There were 2 of these Cadillac's assigned to Ambulance 1, but only one was in service per shift.
Photo Ed Effron
1956 Chevrolet Shop #1640 This station wagon was used to tow the trailer mounted light plant.
Photo Ed Effron
One of a pair of 1955 Seagrave engines purchased. The other rig was assigned to Engine 44. Shop #25194
The 45's have a line off on a fire. Truck 7 is behind them on a street who's buildings disappeared a long time ago.
Photo Ed Effron
1955 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Gallon Tank Shop #25194
Photo Ed Effron
Ladder Company 2, Christmas 1955 Top L to R: Norb Bosse, Don Withers Bottom: John Jordan, ATO Jack Malott, Captain Frank Renner
Photo Jack Malott Collection Courtesy of Lt Jay Shearman
Crew of Squad 52 - 1955 from left: Paul Kathman (electrocuted from downed electric wires on 3rd St.), Chester basham, Elmer Birkigt, Bill Endicot, Capt. Ike Martin
Photo Chester Basham Collection
Not sure if there really was a fire here, or if this was a drill. Engine 9 is parked on Reading Road in front of their quarters sometime in the 1950's.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
This photo, taken in 1955, appears to be the crew of Engine 45 and possibly members of Ladder 7.
Photo Chester Basham Collection
1954 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25232
This appratus was placed in service on January 25, 1955. The purchase price was $37,000.00
Photo Ed Effron
1955 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25233
The fire station is currently the only building standing on the West End of Martin Drive.
Photo Ed Effon
1955 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25193
The 44's operated with this apparatus until 1961 when the rig was reassigned to Engine 35.
Photo Ed Effron
1955 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25233
Photo Ed Effron
1955 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Gallon Tank Shop #25194
Photo Ed Effron
One of a pair of 1955 Seagrave engines purchased. The other rig was assigned to Engine 44. Shop #25194.
Photo Ed Effron
1954 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25192
Photo Ed Effron
1954 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25232
This appratus was placed in service on January 25, 1955. The purchase price was $37,000.00.
The truck is seen parked on 9th Street just across the street from quarters.
Photo Ed Effron
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air - Shop #25098
There isn't much to see in the background of this photo, but can anyone provide the location where this picture was taken?
Photo Ed Effron
Block inspecting in the 50's or 60's.
Photo Donated by Steve Hagy
1933 Mack 750 GPM -100 Tank Shop #25131.
Placed in service on December 6, 1933 at Engine 31, the rig was removed from service on May 24, 1961. Although still numbered for the 50's, the rig is seen while assigned to Engine 21's quarters as a spare.
Photo Ed Effron
1954 Seagrave 1000 GPM -100 Tank Shop #25191
At the High Intensity Fire Building, probably during inservice training.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
A 3 alarm fire hit the factory of the Koehl Box Company on Hulbert Street between Western & Freeman Avenues on January 30, 1954. There are 9 ground ladders up on the front of the building including a pair of 55 footers! The Underwriters Salvage Corps is also on the scene with the CFD.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 43 and Truck 2 at work on the fire.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1954 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25191
Photo Ed Effron
1954 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25191
Photo Ed Effron
1954 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25192
Photo Ed Effron
1954 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25191
Photo Ed Effron
1954 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25192
Photo Ed Effron
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Shop #25098
Photo Ed Effron
The home of Engine 25 as it appeared in 1960.
Photo Ed Effron
Engine 23 with their 1949 Ahrens-Fox and Truck 9 operating a 1953 Seagrave aerial.
Photo Ed Effron
1953 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25230
Three of these ladders were received with the others being assigned to Truck 9 in Walnut Hills and Truck 14 in Carthage.
Photo Ed Effron
1933 Mack 750 GPM -100 Tank Shop #25131
Placed in service on December 6, 1933 at Engine 31, the pumper remained in service until May 24, 1961. Although still numbered for the 50's, the pumper was photographed while at Engine 21's quarters as a spare.
Photo Ed Effron
The home of Engine 25 as it appeared in 1960.
Photo Ed Effron
1953 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25230
1 of 3 purchased that year.
Photo Ed Effron
1953 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25190
The small sign at the rear of the apparatus denotes that this was the official Seagrave factory photo. The serial number assigned to this vehicle, G 4725, is shown on the sign.
Photo The Seagrave Corporation
1942 Seagrave Shop #25163
This apparatus was equipped with a Lamb air compressor. Lettering on the side reads "Airmatic Task Unit".
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Class of January 1953
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1953 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25230
This factory photo shows Truck 12's new aerial along side the High Street viaduct in Columbus. Seagrave photographed much of the apparatus they constructed at this location.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
1953 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25231
Three of these aerials were placed in service during the year.
Photo Ed Effron
1953 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25190
Without equipment mounted the new engine has a rather austere appearance.
Photo The Seagrave Corporation
1953 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25229
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Tr 14 1953 Seagrave 85 ft Aerial #25231-One of 3 purchased at that time, the others going to Tr 9 & 12
Photo Ed Effron
1953 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25183
Originally assigned to Engine 13, the engine is shown pumping at a 4 alarm fire on West Court Street in May of 1972.
Photo Anita Holz
1953 Seagrave 85 ft aerial Shop #25231 Here Truck 14 is on the scene of a 1 alarm on Wiehe Road at Langdon Farm in the mid 1970's.
Photo Steve Hagy
1952 Reo/Kelly Auto Body Co. Hose Wagon Shop #25314
The 3 Reo/Kelly hose wagons were converted to hi-expansion foam units in the 1960's.
Photo Ed Effron
1952 Mack 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25187
Four of these engines were purchased with the going to Engines 31, 39, and 48. Looks like the 17's have a couple of lines off on a fire.
Photo Ed Effron
1934 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25116.
The firefighters at the rear of the engine are George Bruner, on the tailboard, and Captain Fred Beckham who died on September 15, 1955 after fighting a fire at 760 Greenwood Avenue.
Photo Pat Holz
Nothing like checking out the aerial and laying a little hose on a Sunday morning. Engine 25 and Truck 6 are alongside their quarters on Gest Street in this photo that probably dates to early 1952.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
Seven firefighters advance a pair of big lines up the aerial. Below them another firefighter makes entry into the building from a ground ladder.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
Box 1316 was struck at 4:51 p.m. on February 11, 1952 for this fire at the Dependable Moving & Storage warehouse. A second alarm was transmitted at 4:59 p.m. and the third at 5:04 p.m. In this photo the fire is being hit from the roof of an adjoining building.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1952 Mack 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25188
Four of these engines were purchased. Does anyone remember the Albers grocery store that was next to the 31's house?
Photo Ed Effron
1952 Mack 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25188
Four of these engines were purchased. Does anyone remember the Albers grocery store that was next to the 31's house?
Photo Ed Effron
Engine 5 1951 Seagrave 1000 GPM -100 Tank Shop #25181
Squad 1 1951 GMC-Kinnaird Shop #3390 (Ex-Underwriters Salvage Corps)
Photo Ed Effron
The 39's with their new Mack engine undergoing it's pump test.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1952 Mack 1000 GPM - 100 Gallon Tank Shop #25186
The 48's are in the rear of Woodward High School for a chlorine leak response at the pool in the summer of 1970.
Photo Steve Hagy
1952 Reo-Kelly Auto Body Co. Shop #25315
Originally placed in service with Engine 45 on February 6, 1952, the hose wagon was reassigned to Engine 43 on November 12, 1952. Apparently it was decided to give the 45's a pumper to use as their 2nd piece.
Photo Ed Effron
1952 Mack 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25187
Four of these engines were purchased with the others assigned to Engines 31, 39, and 48.
Photo Ed Effron
1952 Mack 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25188
The group of 4 Mack engines purchased in 1952 were the last Mack apparatus to see service with the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy
En 43 Hose Tender 1952 Reo-Kelly Auto Body Co. Shop #25315
Originally placed in service with Engine 45 on February 6, 1952, the hose wagon was reassigned to Engine 43 on November 12, 1952. Apparently it was decided to give the 45's a pumper to use as their 2nd piece.
Photo Ed Effron
1952 Reo-Kelly Auto Body Co. Hose Wagon Shop #25316
Placed in service on February 6, 1952 at Engine 3.
Photo Ed Effron
1952 Reo-Kelly Auto Body Co. Hose Wagon Shop #25314
The 3 Reo/Kelly hose wagons were converted to hi-expansion foam units in the 1960's.
Photo Ed Effron
1952 Mack 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25185
This pumper was originally assigned to Engine 39. The photo shows the apparatus after going into service with the 45's as their hose tender.
Photo Scott Mattson Collection
1952 Mack 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25185
Four of these Mack pumpers were recieved by the C.F.D. Engines 17, 31, and 48 had the others.
Photo Ed Effron
1952 Onan Generator Shop #25317
Photo Ed Effron
1952 Mack 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25188
Photo Ed Effron
1952 Mack 1000 GPM - 100 Gallon Tank Shop #25186
In this photo the 48's are in the drill yard at Engine 29 during the Spring of 1974.
Photo Steve Hagy
Squad 2 1951 GMC/Kinnaird Shop #3391
This apparatus was kept at the 9's quarters and staffed as needed by the engine crew.
Photo Ed Effron
1933 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25131
Photo Pat Holz
1951 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25181
Engines 9 and 13 also received new Seagrave engines during 1951.
Photo Ed Effron
1951 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25183
Photo Ed Effron
1951 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25184
Photo Ed Effron
1937 Mack - 750 GPM
The 24's are lined up with the engine in front of quarters.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
This handsome looking crew is in front of a 1938 Ahrens-Fox pumper in this vintage photo. Shown are Lieutenant Robert Schinaman; Firefighter Ronald Hizer; Firefighter James Eversole;
and Firefighter Carl Troeger.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
1951 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25183
Photo Ed Effron
1951 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25228
The newly completed apparatus is shown at the factory in Columbus, Ohio prior to delivery.
Photo The Seagrave Corporation
Engine 5 1951 Seagrave 1000 GPM -100 Tank Shop #25181
Squad 1 1951 GMC-Kinnaird Shop #3390 (Ex-Underwriters Salvage Corps)
Photo Ed Effron
1951 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25183
Photo Ed Effron
1951 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Truck 3 1951 Seagrave 85ft #25228
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Underwriters Salvage Corps Co. 1 1951 GMC-Kinnaird
1 of 2 purchased
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1951 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 tank Shop #25181
1 of 3 pumpers purchased from Seagrave that year, they were originally delivered without booster reels.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Salvage Corps Companies 1 & 2 operated identical 1951 GMC-Kinnaird salvage rigs. They are seen here operating at an unidentified location.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1951 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25184
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1950 GMC Panel Truck The actual date of purchase for this vehicle is ot known. The truck was constructed between 1948 and 1950.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
1950 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25227
Photo Ed Effron
December 9, 1950 3200 Beekman (American Waterproofing) Box 3371 09:28 a.m. 2 extra co's 09:33 a.m. 3rd Alarm 09:40 a.m. 4 or 5 fatalities. $390,000-$500,000 loss.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
American Waterproofing at 3200 Beekman Street. Truck 8 is to the right and CFD Master Mechanic Walter Moeller is at the rear of the engine company on the left.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
1950 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25178
Engine 6 is on the scene of a fire. Does anyone recognize the location?
Photo Jerry Sudduth Collection
Also stationed at Lunken was this early 1950's vintage American LaFrance crash truck. Next to this apparatus is a WWII vintage Seagrave engine. Does anyone know where the military fire station was located at Lunken?
Photo Pat Holz
The gang at "Mayberry West" circa 1950. From the left: Firefighters Bernard Feldhues; Howard Richter; Albert Karhoff; and Lieutenant Joseph Carey.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
The crew of Truck 8 consisted of Lieutenant Pelzer and Firefighters R. Miller, R. Ginandt, and L. Hettinger. You can always spot the company officer in these photos as their uniform jacket has 2 rows of buttons.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
Members of Engine 21 pose in front of quarters in their dress uniforms. They are: Lieutenant William Sicking and Firefghters William Mumaw, Wilson Cunningham (Engineer), and Charles McBreen.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
Assigned to Engine 44 were Lieutenant Joseph Hettinger, Engineer John Costello, and Firefighters Charles Fitzgerald, Orville Hunt, and Henry Wellerding. Notice that the combination siren-light on the front fender is the only warning device on the apparatus other than the bell that is mounted on the officer's side!
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
Captain W. Vanderyt and Firefighters R. Greatorel, Ed Enderle, and J. Sterneide were assigned working on Truck 2 the day this photo was taken.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
Members of Engine 35 around 1950. From the left; Lieutenant Eugene Ritter, Firefighter Tom Slaystein, Firefighter Art Robinson, and Firefighter Harry Kugler.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
Water Tower 2 at the 44's house in 1950. Firefighter John Prickett is behind the wheel while Cliff Wuerth was on the tiller for the shift.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
Members of Engine 43 are, from the left; Captain H. Neighbors, Firefighters A. Roth, K. Yuellig, M. Geier, and R. Connelly, and District Marshall Brueckner of District 3.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
1950 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank
Three of these pumpers were delivered in 1950 and were assigned to Engines 6, 25, and 45.
Photo Ed Effron
1950 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank
Photo Ed Effron
1927 Ahrens-Fox 85' Aerial Shop #25204
This rig was originally assigned to Truck 1 and placed in service on December 26, 1927 at 5:00 p.m. The apparatus was reassigned to Truck 4 on June 20, 1935.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1937 Mack 85' Aerial Shop #25207
Here we see the tillerman's view of this classic rig. This apparatus was originally placed in service with Truck 7 on February 9, 1937 at 10:00 a.m.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The crew of Engine 14 lined up in front of their 1945 Mack engine around 1950. Left to right: Firefighter Charles Robinson; Firefighter Frank Drees; Firefighter Larry Berryman; Captain Joe Bellerson.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
The crew of Engine 14 lined up in front of their 1945 Mack engine around 1950.
Left to right: Firefighter Charles Robinson; Firefighter Frank Drees; Firefighter Larry Berryman; and Captain Joe Bellerson.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
The guys on the 25's with their new Seagrave engine in 1950. Beginning on the left:
Lieutenant Manderville Scott; Firefighter Alfred Wauligman; Firefighter John Mathes; Firefighter Stanley Snodgrass; Firefighter Robert Wehrle.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
Down on the riverfront, the members of Engine 1 in 1950 are shown, left to right: Captain R. Laulenback; Firefighter Charles Trindle; Firefighter John Pragar; Firefighter Walter Kelley; Firefighter Nick Meiszer; Firefighter Elmer Berkigt.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
Truck Company 6 on a sunny morning in 1950. Beginning on the left is:
Firefighter Ed Lagaly; Firefighter John Mathes; Firefighter Bill Millerhaus; Firefighter Robert Wehrle; Firefighter Larry Steinbeck; and Captain Carl Buler.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
This happy group was assigned to the 20's in 1950.
Left to right: Lieutenant Art Bredemeier; Firefighter George Steinert; Firefighter Earl Guethlein; and Firefighter Robert Farrell.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
Posed on the ramp in front of quarters is the crew of Truck 10. Captain Albert Heilmann; Firefighter Arthur Trienen; Firefightr Frank Eichstadt; and Firefighter Orville Gallagher are out enjoying the sunshine.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
The members of both shifts assigned to Squad 52 are next to the apparatus. Is this Burnet Woods where the photo was taken?
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1934 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25116.
The firefighters at the rear of the engine are George Bruner, on the tailboard, and Captain Fred Beckham who died on September 15, 1955 after fighting a fire at 760 Greenwood Avenue.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Water Tower 2 on the street sometime in the 1940's or 50's.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This 1950's view of Engine Company 50 shows the company in service with an early 1920's model Ahrens-Fox pumper.
From the left are Captain Bert Lugananni; Firefighter George Herleman;
Firefighter Norman Derban; and Firefighter William Ubuerth.
Photo Courtesy of Michael Wilger
1950 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25178
Photo Ed Effron
Engine 6, Boat 1, and Truck 15 around 1960. The former fire station is now the only building standing on what was Martin Drive.
Photo Ed Effron
1950 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25178
Photo Ed Effron
Dating from about 1950, this running card of Box 7652 was issued when alarm assignments were altered so that move ups would not be necessary during a multiple alarm fire. Notice that on this box in Sayler Park that Engines 2, 17, 21, and 24 along with Trucks 8 and 10 are not assigned on the card even thought they are closer to this location than many of the companies that respond. This allowed for some companies to remain in service on the west side without the necessity of having companies make a change of quarters. Engine 25 was designated a night engine and only responded between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 46 and District 6 in front of Mount Lookout Savings located at Mount Lookout Square. That's a nice looking Ford coupe for the Marshall.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1950 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25227
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25177
Notice the 29's wagon just down the street. There are trolley wires overhead, a hazard that today's firefighters no longer must deal with in Cincinnati.
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25177
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25175
Photo Ed Effron
Engine 6, Boat 1, and Truck 15 around 1960. The fire station is now an office building.
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Ahrens-Fox 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25170
The 23's appear to be on Columbia Parkway.
Photo Jerry Sudduth Collection
1949 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25226
Truck 13 was photographed along Beekman Street just behind their quarters on Harrison Avenue.
Photo Ed Effron
This apparatus carried Ahrens-Fox serial #9132. Engine 42's pumper was the last Ahrens-Fox apparatus delivered to the Cincinnati Fire Department.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
White Castle no longer has a restaurant at 6th & Broadway (and their burgers aren't 12 cents either), Monte Cassino wine isn't available these days, and you sure can't pull Box 1189 anymore! A square style pedestal that dates to the late 1800's or early 1900's was being used when this photo was taken. What appears to be a police call box is on a sleeek looking pedestal next to the fire alarm.
Photo White Castle Restaurants
From the left are: Engines 23; 6; 21; 42; and 20. The 1949 Ahrens-Fox pumpers were the last locally built rigs from that great manufacturer that the C.F.D. received.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Six of these engines were delivered in 1949. For some reason Engine 32's rig isn't in the photo. The view along Central Parkway has changed a bit since this photo was taken, Frisch's is nowhere to be seen!
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1949 Ahrens-Fox 1000 gpm 100 tank This rig was originally assigned to another company. Does anyone know which engine operated this Fox?
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1949 Seagrave 1000 gpm - 100 gallon tank operating as a hose wagon some time in the 1960's.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25175
This was the 45's hose wagon. Notice that the apparatus is not carrying ground ladders.
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Ahrens-Fox 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25174
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25175
Photo Seagrave Factory Photo
1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank
3 of these engines were delivered in 1949. They were initially assigned to Engines 3, 19, and 29.
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25176
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1949 Ahrens-Fox 1000 GPM - 100 Tank
Six of these pumpers were delivered in 1949, they would be the last Ahrens-Fox apparatus purchased by the C.F.D. District 4's 1957 Chevrolet is also on the ramp.
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Ahrens-Fox 1000 GPM - 100 Tank
1 of 6 Ahrens-Fox pumpers received that year.
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Ahrens-Fox 1000 gpm -100 tank Shop #25171
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25175
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25177
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Ahrens-Fox 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25174
Photo Ed Effron
The C.F.D. purchased 6 of these Ahrens-Fox pumpers in 1949. They were the last rigs ever delivered to Cincinnati by the local company.
Photo Ed Effron
1949 Ahrens-Fox 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25170
Engine 23 operated this locally built engine until 1970.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This fire on east side of Main Street between 4th and 5th Streets has attracted quite a crowd. Engine 3 is running with a 1935 Mack engine and a 1918 Ahrens-Fox hose wagon while Truck 1 has a 1941 Seagrave aerial.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1947 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25223
It appears that Truck 10 is at the Public Landing. It makes you wonder what was going on that brought them so far from quarters.
Photo George Snelbaker
1947 Seagrave 1000 GPM -100 Tank Shop #25168
By the time this photo was taken the company had moved from the West End to Carthage. Here Engine 2 is seen at a fire 69th & Vine Streets. The rig has also had a new siren/light added to the roof.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Dispatcher George Snelbaker is on the left taking a phone call, while Pat Holz is on the right pulling a running card so that a box can be struck in this 1948 view at the Tower..
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
You can here the bells hitting as another box comes in. This must have been a busy day in 1948!
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
1947 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25223
Later in it's career, this aerial was assigned to Trucks 12 and 13.
Photo Ed Effron
1927 Ahrens-Fox 85' Aerial Shop #25204
Photo Steve Hagy collection
1947 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25224
Photo Ed Effron
1947 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25223
The business end of Truck 4's tiller. Who want's to see wood ladders on apparatus again?
Photo Seagrave Factory Photo
1947 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25225
Rapid Run Park was the location for this photo.
Photo Ed Effron
1947 Seagrave 1000 GPM -100 Tank Shop #25168
The big "2" on the front bumper is a carryover from a previous rig. These identifying numbers were still on the front of some apparatus into the 1970's.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1947 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25225
Photo Ed Effron
1947 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25225
Truck 10 is in front of St. Lawrence Church on Warsaw Avenue in this photo.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Dispatcher Pat Holz at The Fire Tower in 1947.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
1947 Seagrave 85 foot aerial Shop #25223
Photo Ed Effron
1947 Cadillac-Kelly Auto Body Company. The Salvage Corps rode to fires in style with a radio equipped Cadillac. Kelly was a body company located in the West End that turned out several pieces of fire apparatus over the years.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1946 American LaFrance 85' Aerial Shop #25222
This was the first motorized unit purchased by Cincinnati from American LaFrance. Notice the firehouse is just up the street.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1946 American LaFrance 85' Aerial Shop #25222
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1946 American LaFrance 85' Aerial Shop #25222
This was the first motorized unit purchased by Cincinnati from American LaFrance.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1945 Mack 1250 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25167
Two pumpers were delivered to the C.F.D. by Mack during 1945. The twin to this unit was assigned to Engine 43. This photo shows the engine near the factory at Long Island City, Queens.
Photo Dan Martin Collection
1944 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25164
This engine was delivered with typical WWII fire apparatus restrictions. The headlights and front bumper have been painted over so as not to create reflections that could be seen at night.
Photo by the Seagrave Corporation
This accident occurred on Vine Street at Clifton Avenue. A streetcar that was southboun on Vine from Mulberry Street was struck in the rear by an automobile. Moments later, another streetcar hit the automobile, sandwiching the vehicle between the two trolleys. The driver of the car was killed and 40 passengers of the streetcars were injured.
Photo Dennis Maag Collection
1945 Mack 1250 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25167
Photo Ed Effron
1945 Mack 1250 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25167
This pumper was assigned to Engine 14 prior to the 36's receiving it.
Photo Ed Effon
1938 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25149
Photo Ed Effon
1928 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM - 65 Tank Shop #25117
The 34's are drilling along the Clifton Avenue side of the firehouse.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1945 Mack 1250 GPM -100 Tank Shop #25167
1 of 2 purchased.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1945 Mack 1250 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25167
Photo Ed Effron
1945 Mack 1250 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25167
This pumper was assigned to Engine 14 prior to the 36's receiving it.
Photo Ed Effron
1945 Mack 1250 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25166
1 of 2 purchased
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1945 Mack 1250 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25166
1 of 2 purchased, this pumper was originally assigned to Engine 43.
Photo Ed Effron
The Fire Tower in Eden Park 1945
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
1944 Seagrave 1250 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25165
A pair of these were purchased with the other one being assigned to the 45's.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Twenty-four engines, five trucks, and the water tower battled the fire in the old Plum Street railroad station built in 1863. Two workers in the produce warehouse at 218 Central Ave. were killed.
Photo Chester Basham Collection
Photo Chester Basham Collection
This is a huge fire and a spectacular photo! This fire was sounded from Box 1151 at 15:29hrs on the hot afternoon of July 5, 1944. The Thieman Brothers Co. warehouse was heavily involved in fire when companies arrived. The companies in front of the building are Engine 3, Truck 7, and Water Tower 2.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
April 6, 1944 This 5 alarm fire at 44 to 50 Vine Street was the first five alarm fire rung by the Cincinnati Fire Alarm Telegraph Office. The old system used three alarms followed by a general alarm called a " Ten Blows ", which was literally a box number followed by ten rings of the bells. Box 1125 - 06:45 3rd - 06:49 4th - 07:08 5th - 07:11
Photo Chester Basham Collection
The rear of Squad 52's 1942 Seagrave is on the right while the Mack aerial on the left is most likely Truck 7. Box 1125 - 06:45 a.m. 3rd - 06:49 a.m. 4th - 07:08 a.m. 5th - 07:11 a.m.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
April 6, 1944 This 5 alarm fire at 44 to 50 Vine Street was the first five alarm fire rung by the Cincinnati Fire Alarm Telegraph Office. The old system used three alarms followed by a general alarm called a " Ten Blows ", which was literally a box number followed by ten rings of the bells.
Photo Chester Basham collection
This photo shows the open rear of the body on the 52's Seagrave sedan.
Photo Seagrave Fire Apparatus
En 45 1944 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25164
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1944 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank
Originally assigned to Engine 44 or 45.
Photo Ed Effron
Boat 3 1944 GMC 500 GPM Shop #4600
1 of 3 WW II surplus military Dukws converted to fireboats by the C.F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1944 Seagrave 85' Aerial Shop #25221
Truck 15 was the first company to be assigned this truck.
Photo Ed Effron
1945 Mack 1250 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25166
1 of 2 purchased, Shop #25166 was first assigned to Engine 43 in Camp Washington. This is a large engine and was probably a very tight fit in the apparatus bay.
Photo Ed Effron
1945 Mack 1250 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25166 Like other apparatus constructed during WWII many of the parts that were normally chrome plated, such as the bumper and radiator shell, have been painted instead.
Photo Ed Effron
1942 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25219
Photo Ed Effron
This photo shows a pneumatic saw being used at a demonstration by Squad 52. The fellow using the saw is obviously a civilian as he is wearing a three-piece suit under the coat and the fedora definately isn't department issue!
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
Truck 16 1943 Seagrave 85Ft Aerial #25220 Only one purchased
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1942 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25162
Originally placed in service on December 23, 1942 at 1:23 p.m. with Engine 45.
Photo Ed Effron
1942 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25218 This apparatus was originally assigned to Truck 7.
Photo Ed Effron
1942 IH/John Bean 70 GPM HP - 500 Tank Shop #20042
It appears that this unit is on a run somewhere off of Kellogg Avenue.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1942 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25219
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This drawing appeared in the February 1942 issue of Fire Engineering magazine. Seagrave delivered the completed apparatus not long after this was published.
Photo Case - Shepperd - Mann Publications
This photo shows the open rear of the body on the 52's Seagrave sedan.
Photo Seagrave Factory Photo
Squad 52 1942 Seagrave Shop #25163
This apparatus was equipped with a Lamb air compressor.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1942 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25162
Originally placed in service on December 23, 1942 at 1:23 p.m. as Engine 45.
Photo Ed Effron
1942 Seagrave 100 foot aerial. Shop #25219
Photo Ed Effron
1942 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25218
Originally assigned to Truck 7.
Photo Ed Effron
1942 IH-John Bean High Pressure Fog Unit with a 500 gallon tank Shop #20042. Long before there was CR 1, this rig was operated by Engine 18 for protection at Lunken Airport. The U.S. Army operated at least 2 pieces of apparatus at Lunken. This piece was turned over to the CFD and still bears the military identification number on the front bumper. It is not know if Cincinnati ever operated the other military rig.
Photo Ed Effron
1942 Packard-Henney Salvage Car. Henney actually built these vehicles to be used as ambulances. Company 1 of the Corps is seen on Lincoln Park drive in front of Union terminal.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1941 Autocar-U S Fire Apparatus 750 GPM -100 Tank Shop #25161
This engine was placed in service at Engine 14 on December 30, 1941 at 1:25 p.m.
Photo George Snellbaker
1941 Autocar/U S Fire Apparatus 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25161
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1941 Autocar-U. S. Fire Apparatus 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25161
The U. S. Fire Apparatus Company was located in Wilmington, Delaware. The fire apparatus this firm constructed was sold in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This pumper, which was originally assigned to Engine 14, appears to be the only delivery that was made to a department "out West"! Notice the overhead ladder rack that was installed to allow for the 35' extension ladder that was carried.
Photo Ed Effron
1941 Seagrave 750 GPM - 100 Tank shop #25159
Engine 3 is parked on 9th Street just across from quarters. The C.F.D. received two Seagrave engines built in this style, one in 1941 and the second in 1942. The enclosed
cabs were manufactured locally by the Highland Cab Company. Highland is still around today and operates as Truck Cab Manufacturers (TCM).
Photo Ed Effron
1941 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25217
This was the first 100 foot aerial on the roster and the first metal aerial purchased by the C.F.D.
When photographed the truck was being kept as a spare. Notice the
lack of doors on the fully-open cab.
Photo Ed Effron
This ad for Graybar Electric Company appeared in the June 1941 issue of Fire Engineering magazine. The ad uses two views of the Cincinnati Fire Alarm Office to show the old and the new.
Photo Case - Shepperd - Mann Publications
This photo was taken in March of 2005 and shows the same watch area as in the picture below. Not much remains of the old set up. Engine and Truck 2 are now located at the station at 18 E. Seymour Avenue.
Photo Steve Hagy
Operating a pump was a little less complicated 60 years ago. This view of the 1941 Autocar/U S Fire Apparatus engine shows all of the controls.
Photo Bill Foster Collection
1941 Seagrave 1000 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25159
This view shows the rear windshield and "subway straps" that were in place to keep you on the tailboard of the engine. Dietz Fire King lanterns were still being specified with the apparatus.
Photo Seagrave Factory Photo
1941 Autocar/U S Fire Apparatus 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25161
For many years Cincinnati had the pumps on their apparatus given an official rating that was smaller than the actual pump capacity. The pump on this unit was rated at 1000 gpm.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1941 Seagrave 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25159
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1941 Autocar-U. S. Fire Apparatus 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25161
The U. S. Fire Apparatus Company was located in Wilmington, Delaware. Most of the apparatus this firm constructed was sold in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. This pumper was originally assigned to Engine 14.
Photo Ed Effron
1941 Autocar-U. S. Fire Apparatus 750 GPM 100 Tank Shop #25161
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1941 Seagrave 100' Aerial Shop #25217
This was the first 100 foot aerial on the roster and the first metal aerial purchased by the C.F.D. When photographed around 1960 the truck was being used as a spare.
Photo Ed Effron
1941 Seagrave 750 GPM - 100 Tank shop #25159
The C.F.D. received two of these Seagrave engines, one in 1941 and the second in 1942. The enclosed cabs were manufactured locally by the Highland Cab Company.
Photo Ed Effron
1918 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM
The 12's are working a fire somewhere. The advertisment is for the old Alms & Doepke department store.
Photo George Snellbaker
The house watch area at the 14's on February 2, 1940. A new alarm system had just been installed across the city and this was typical of the updated equipment. An alarm register, teletype machine, a board for companies that were in and out of service along with the box responses for the house are shown.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
January 20, 1940 322 W. 9th Street (Central Christian Church) Box 1232 (9th & Plum) 12:40pm 2nd Alarm 12:42pm 3rd Alarm 12:47pm "Five co's sent home, then recalled. Chief injured!!" 13:57 $75,000-$100,00 loss. This church was located behind the quarters of Engine 45. In the photo you can see Chief Houston in his all white turnout gear.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
The 1940 Cincinnati Fire Department Fast Pitch Softball Team Seated: Howard Zimmerman, Pitcher - Joseph Engelke, Short Stop - Herbert R Hammond, Pitcher Arthur H Bredemeier, 1st Base - Robert Lautenbach, Right Field - Standing: Wilson C Cunningham, Pitcher - Charles Kramer, Catcher - Thomas W Gloystein, Pitcher Edward Beyer, Left Fielder - Albert Morel, 3rd Base - George J Heileman, 2nd Base Michael Gramza, Catcher - Howard Fox, 2nd Base
Photo Gramza Family Collection
Installing the new switchboard at the Tower in Eden Park, November 16, 1939.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
This photo shows the watch desk area at the 48's house shortly after the station opened in 1939. The engine seen through the window is the pumper shown in the Ahrens-Fox advertisement below. Who remembers the "Holdout" and "Acknowledge" buttons set into the base where the alarm register is located!
The large metal contraption is the teletype machine (all of those messages about hydrants in and out of service clattering out of that machine), and the 48's alarm assignments are listed on the file on the wall (to the left of the Pepsi calendar). The board for marking companies in and out of service is mounted on the wall to the right.
Photo W. F. Franklin
This is the crew from the Gamewell Company installing a new box during 1939. Does anyone recognize the location? If so, please drop us a line.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This is the 1938 Ahrens-Fox as it appears these days.
Photo David J. Jones
Trolley's are nice too, but thats not why this picture is here! The intersection of Harrison & Beekman was a busy spot for rail service. This photo from the 1930's or 40's cleary shows the 21's old station.
Photo Unknown
Truck 1 in the yard at the drill school. A couple of lines are being supplied to the 1934 Mack aerial by an Ahrens-Fox pumper..
Photo Steve Hagy Collection.
This is the crew from the Gamewell Company installing a new box during 1939. Does anyone recognize the location? If so, please drop us a line.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Here is a view of the newly constructed Fire Tower in 1939. It looks like they're ready for the first box to be struck! Does anyone know if the murals are still in the building?
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
During the year 1958 the Point Pleasant Fire Departmnet was formed in Boone County, Kentucky in an area just northeast of the Greater Cincinnati Airport.
In the early 1960's the Point Pleasant firefighters purchased a pair of 1938 Ahrens-Fox pumpers that had previously served Cincinnati.
In this photo the apparatus to the far left is Engine 38's former rig while the pumper in the middle had last served with Engine 7 (original assigment was Engine 37).
Former Engine 37/7 is now owned by Steve Dalpe of Houston, Texas who is restoring the apparatus back to it's original appearance.
Photo Steve Dalpe collection
1938 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25149 Engines 37 and 38 also received engines from the same order as this pumper.
Photo Ed Effron
Cincinnati Selects 3 More Ahrens-Fox Pumpers!
The trio shown was assigned to Engines 37, 38, and 49.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
1938 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25137
This pumper was previously assigned to Engine 37.
Photo Ed Effron
Engines 37, 49, and 38 lined up in front of Union Terminal.
Photo Ahrens-Fox Fire Apparatus
1938 Ahrens-Fox 750-GPM 100-Tank Shop #25138
One of 3 pumpers purchased from Ahrens-Fox in 1938, these were the first C.F.D. rigs to have a rear windshield for the protection of the firefighters riding the tail board. Another unusual feature of these engines was that they were equipped with Seagrave centrifugal pumps. The 38\'s were photographed on a snowy day in Carthage while they were on the scene of a 1-alarm at Seymour Avenue & Dillward Street.
Photo Ed Effron
1938 Ahrens-Fox 750 gpm 100 tank Shop #25138
1 of 3 pumpers purchased from Ahrens-Fox at that time, these were the first C.F.D. rigs to have a rear windshield for the protection of the firefighters riding the tail board. Another unusual feature of these engines was that they were equipped with Seagrave centrifugal pumps.
Photo Ed Effron
Engines 49 and 38 undergoing pump tests with their new Ahrens-Fox pumpers early in 1938. Engine 37 also received a rig in this delivery.
Photo Jim Murray Collection
1938 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25149
Photo Ed Effron
The 49's in quarters waiting for the next alarm. The rig is their '38 Ahrens-Fox.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This 1938 Chevrolet was used to carry Foamite powder. The C.F.D. operated a pair of these rigs. This picture was taken at the Brighton Screw fire in 1945.
Photo George Snelbaker
Class of 1938
Photo Unknown
1937 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank
Photo Ed Effron
After years of front line service, many older pumpers were handed down to be used as the hose wagon for 2-piece engine companies (which had 6 or 7 firefighters assigned per shift). This is one of the many Mack 750 gpm pumpers that the C.F.D. purchased during the 1930's shown while operating as Engine 45's hose tender.
Photo Pat Holz Collection
This might be a little tough to see, but it provides a nice image to show those of us who weren't around when the West End was a BIG neighborhood where a couple of the firehouses were.
Prior to the massive amount of demoltion that occurred for the construction of I-75 the quarters of Engine 2/Truck 6/District 2 and Engine 29 were both on Freeman Avenue. If you look in the lower, left corner of the photo the "E" that begins the lettering for Engine 2 is placed on the roof of the station. The apparatus bays faced west onto Freeman Avenue while there was a bay on the rear of the station that faced south onto 9th Street for the District Marshal. Today this location is roughly in the parking lot of the Ford truck dealership just across from Frisch's.
In the upper, right corner there is lettering for Engine 29. If you look beneath that lettering there is a small arrow that points to the hose tower on the station. This single bay firehouse faced east onto Freeman Avenue. The location is near the south side of the property where the Cincinnati Enquirer printing plant is today. These 2 houses were 6 blocks apart but had densely populated and congested response areas.
Photo Relief Fire Company
Engine 17 Quarters during a flood
Photo From Kevin Phillips
During the flood of January 1937, the Cincinnati Water Works stopped functioning because it was, well, flooded! This photo shows a truck with a water tank mounted on the bed that was placed in service at the 32's house during the emergency.
Photo Pat Holz Collection
It's hard to imagine the number of buildings that were once along Cincinnati's riverfront. Large numbers of manufacturing, warehousing, and retail establishments once existed below 3rd Street. All of the buildings that can be seen on the Ohio side of the river were torn down during the 1950's and 1960's. This view, taken during the 1937 flood, provides a good reference to understand where Engine 1 was located - and why it was an essential part of the fire department.
Photo Sarge Marsh
This is east Second Street, Front Street or somewhere in that vicinity. Two firefighters can be seen using one of the "John" boats during the 1937 flood. Are these the same metal boats that are in use today? Does anyone know why they are called "John" boats?
Photo Sarge Marsh
1938 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25137
This engine is now undergoing restoration in Houston.
Photo Steve Dalpe Collection
1937 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank
Photo Ed Effron
The 37's house with 12 feet of water surrounding the structure during January of 1937.
Photo Donated By Karen Klaene
Ambulance 2 1937 Sayers & Scoville
This model of ambulance was known as a Kenwood. The ambulance appears to have been involved in an accident as both fenders are damaged.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Captain Mike Gramza and another firefighter row by the 37's house during the 1937 flood.
Photo From the Gramza Family Collection
1937 Mack 85' Aerial Shop #25207.
This was the last wood aerial purchased by Cincinnati and went on the track February 9, 1937 at 10:00 a.m. The rig is seen alongside Music Hall on Central Parkway in this photo.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1936 Ford 400 Gallons of Gasoline Shop #25032
This apparatus remained in service until June 20, 1969. The truck reportedly still survives in the hands of a collector in Michigan. If anyone has information regarding the location of this apparatus, please contact Box2565@cfdhistory.com.
Photo Ed Effron
This article appeared in the May 1936 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
This article appeared in the May 1936 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
Marshal John Ferguson was killed when a tire blew on his auto while responding to an alarm that proved to be false from the box at Hammond and Fourth Streets.
Photo City of Cincinnati
An unknown firefighters poses with the 14's engine sometime during the 1930's.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1935 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank
The C.F.D. purchased 4 of these Mack pumpers in 1935.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The C.F.D. purchased quite a few pumpers from Mack during the 1930's. Here we see Engine 8 out on the street with their mid-1930's 750 gpm engine.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1935 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25146
Notice the Buckeye Roto-Ray warning light mounted behind the drivers seat.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1935 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25146
A beautiful Roto-Ray warning light is mounted behind the drivers seat.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1934 Mack 85' Aerial Shop #25201
Truck 1 placed the rig in service November 10, 1934. The photo was taken along Hopkins Street on the south side of Union Terminal.
Photo Sheila Buff Collection
1934 Mack 85' Aerial Shop #25201
Truck 1 placed the rig in service November 10, 1934. The photo was taken along Hopkins Street on the south side of Union Terminal.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1934 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25116
Photo Mack Factory Collection
Ambulance 1 1934 Sayers & Scoville "Brighton" model ambulance.
Squad 52's 1918 Ahrens-Fox rescue truck is also shown. It appears that radios may have been installed in these units, which is why this photo was taken. The Sayers & Scoville plant was located on Colerain Avenue in the Brighton area of Cincinnati, which is probably why that model designation was used.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1933 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25131
This engine entered service on December 6, 1933. Notice the Roto - Ray warning light mounted by the booster reel.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1933 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25103
This photo was taken in front of "The Big Ship" at 7th & Sycamore Streets.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
1933 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25103
This apparatus entered service on December 6, 1933 and was reassigned to Engine 13 on December 20, 1949. The photo was taken on Central Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets.
Photo George Snelbaker
1933 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25131
This photo shows the new engine prior to delivery to Cincinnati.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine Company 6 at quarters in 1933.
Photo Unknown Photographer
1932 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25106
Placed in service on 11-29-32 at 3:50 p.m. This was the first Mack appartus purchased by the C.F.D. and used a Byron-Jackson centrifugal pump.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Salvage Corps Crew and Car in the 30s
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1932 Mack 750 GPM - 100 Tank Shop #25106
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1932 Ford-Garrison Engineering Corp 100 lbs of DuGas Dry Chemical Agent Although not officially a CFD rig, this apparatus was operated by city owned Lunken airport. I was fortunate enough to have a DCFD firefighter find this brochure and allow me to have it becuase of this photo. If you have any additional information regarding this rig, please contact CFD History!
Photo Jeff Stauffer Collection
1920 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM Shop #25129
In this view of the 29's quarters you can see that the engine has been modernized with the additional of Cooper tube style tires! This station was located at Wade and Freeman Avenues (the present site of the Enquirer/Post printing plant).
Photo Steve Hagy Collection.
1920 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM Shop #25129
In this view of the 29's quarters you can see that the engine has been modernized with the additional of Cooper tube style tires! This station was located at Wade and Freeman Avenues where the printing plant of the Enquirer/Post is today.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1918 Ahrens-Fox City Service Ladder
City Hall is the backdrop for this photo showing Truck 10. The apparatus has been decorated to promote fire prevention week activities in 1931.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
The crew of Truck 11 with their Ahrens-Fox ladder truck. This photo was taken in 1931 when Truck 11 was stationed at Engine 9's quarters.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
The crew of the 34's and District 4 are standing tall for this photo that was taken in 1931.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1918 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM
Things have changed a lot since this photo was taken. Wonder what happened to the yard art?
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
District 5 and Engine 16 as they appeared in 1931. A 1928 Chevrolet is being operated by the Marshall while the crew of Engine 16 stands in front of their 1918 Ahrens-Fox.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection.
Ladder 13, Engine 43, and District 3 lined up in front of quarters during the summer of 1931. The engine and truck are both operating Ahrens-Fox apparatus was the District Marshall has a Chevrolet.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1930 Ahrens-Fox Salvage Car
This rig was a model "V" in the Ahrens-Fox line. The model "V" apparatus were produced using Schacht truck chassis that were also built in Cincinnati
Photo Steve Hagy collection
A rear view of the 1930 Ahrens-Fox showing the bench seats for the crew.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This building was constructed as the home of the Oakley Volunteer Fire Dept.
This view shows the building sometime in the 1930's or 1940's.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Museum
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1930 Ahrens-Fox Salvage Car
Notice the trio of Dietz Fire King lanterns along with the folding ladder on the side of the apparatus body.
Photo Jim Murray Collection
1921 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM This pumper was placed in service on May 16, 1921.
The apparatus cost the citizens of Cincinnati $11,603.00.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Museum
This photo was taken around 1930 and shows the firefighters of the 35's lined up with their 1918 Ahrens-Fox.
Photo City of Cincinnati
There isn't much that looks the same in this photo when compared to today, but this is the intersection of Laidlaw and Paddock in Bond Hill. If you look to the far left in the photo you can just see Box 986 which is newly installed in this photo from 1930.
Photo City of Cincinnati
The crew of Engine 1 poses along side their Ahrens-Fox pumper.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
1918 Ahrens-Fox Rescue Squad Shop #25152
Photo From the Gramza Family Collection
District 4 1928 Chevrolet Notice the single warning light mounted in front of the windshield.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Since Cincinnati was the home of the Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Company, fire stations, personnel, and apparatus from the Queen City were used in Ahrens-Fox advertising. This ad appeared in the December 26, 1928 issue of Fire Engineering magazine. Shown is a Cincinnati firefighter using a hydrant thawing device. The location is the Eden Park pumping station that eventually became the Fire Tower. The pumper is a 1921 Ahrens-Fox 750 assigned to Engine 48.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1913 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM
Two of these Ahrens-Fox engines were delivered in 1913. They represented the first motorized pumpers on the roster and were initially assigned to Engines 20 and 46.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1919 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM Shop #25105
The firehouse shown was located on the same site as the 5's current quarters.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection.
1928 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM Shop #25109
This engine is now owned by a collector in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Photo Frank DeGruchy
1928 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM Shop #25109
Photo Steve Hagy collection
1928 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM Shop #25109
Photo Steve Hagy collection
Engine 45 1917 Ahrens-Fox 1100 GPM.
When this photo was taken the rig had been refitted with an 80 gallon booster tank.
Photo From the Gramza Family Collection
Engine 20 operating with an Ahrens-Fox piston pumper some time during the late 1940's or early 50's. The apparatus was probably a spare at the time.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This photo was taken in 1928 showing the newly installed pedestal and box. The location of Box 628 is the intersection Cornell & Evanswood in Clifton.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Ahrens-Fox piston pumps were standard on all C.F.D. engines purchased between 1913 and 1929.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Things looked kinda rural in Madisonville when this photo was taken in 1928. Mounted on the utility pole is Box 1248 at Plainville Road and Merwin Avenue.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1928 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM Shop #25109
This engine was the last unit with a piston pump purchased by the C.F.D. The pumper cost $12,476.38.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1927 Ahrens-Fox 85' Aerial Shop #25204
This ladder was originally placed in service as Truck 1 on December 26, 1927 at 5:00 p.m. On June 20, 1935 the apparatus was reassigned to Truck 4. This piece was probably sent to Truck 12 when Truck 4 received a new Seagrave tiller in 1947.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The same pump as below in a photo from 2007. Looks pretty good!
Photo Bruce Hertel
The working end of an Ahrens-Fox piston pump.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Piston pumps use to be standard in Cincinnati.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Another view of the business end of the 9's.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 21's quarters at 1500 Harrison - Late 20s Early 30s? Coincidently, thats the No. 21 streetcar coming from Westwood.
Photo Henry Staley Collection
Engine 19 operating with a teens vintage Ahrens-Fox.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1923 Ahrens-Fox City Service Ladder Shop #25207
Batesville, Indiana purchased Truck 7's former apparatus and operated the ladder
for many years afterwards. This beautiful antique is now owned by a collector in Michigan.
Photo Jack Connors
Fire Chief Barney Houston
Photo
1923 Ahrens-Fox City Service Ladder Shop #25207
This apparatus cost $8,180.00 when new.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
1923 Ahrens-Fox City Service Ladder Shop #25207
This apparatus cost $8,180.00 when new.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This vehicle is probably a 1921 or 1922 Reo that was Shop #35. It is seen at Engine 2's quarters.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1922 White salvage car. The body for this apparatus may have been transferred from an older unit. Notice the stack of covers behind the seat.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection.
1921 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM
The crew of Engine 31 proudly poses with their engine in front of quarters at Madison Road & Brazee Avenue. This building was originally the home of the Oakley Volunteer F.D. This engine was purchased for $11,363.00.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
This photo was taken in Newport, Kentucky on 4th Street across from the old Newport F.D. headquarters station. The ladder company is a C.F.D. unit operating a Seagrave aerial with an
Ahrens-Fox tractor. The occasion is most likely a demonstration for the Newport firefighters while they considered the purchase of their first aerial truck. The N.F.D. took delivery of
a 75' Seagrave tiller in 1922. It appears that many of the locals have turned out to watch. That's the rear end of a hearse on the right.
Photo Jim Murray Collection
1921 Reo Model: U-6 Roadster Shop #C 35
It appears that a civilian or an off-duty member is behind the wheel.
The car is parked outside the Marshal's bay on the 9th Street side of Engine 2's quarters.
This beauty was purchased for $2000 and sold in June of 1928 for $110.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
1921 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM #25160
This photo was taken by the gazebo in Eden Park where pump testing was performed.
Photo Jim Murray Collection
1921 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM Shop #25160
This pumper was sold by the C.F.D. and then used by a couple of departments in West Virginia. When this photo was taken in the summer of 1984, the engine was in storage at an airplane hangar that was situated atop a mountain, north of Marlinton, West Virginia.
Photo Steve Hagy
1921 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM
This engine was sold in 1939 and then placed in service by the Lawrenceburg, Indiana F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1921 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM
The crew of Engine 31 proudly poses with their engine in front of quarters at Madison Road & Brazee Avenue. This building was originally the home of the Oakley Volunteer F.D.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Members of the 45's pose with their 1917 Ahrens-Fox pumper. If the deck gun
over the hose bed was in use odds are you were at "The Big One"!
Photo Cincinnati Fire Museum
From back of Photo:March 18th, 1920 Photo by The Commercial Photo Gallery Alfie Purcell - ext. right Donated By Debby Boyles, whose Grandfather Charles Rohner is the fireman under the bell (4th from the right).
Photo Donated by Debby Boyles
1920 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM Shop #25105
Ahrens-Fox #867 Model: I-K-4
Photo Unknown
These running cards date to about 1920. Notice the large first alarm response on Box 122. The first alarm assignment Downtown equals the number of companies responding to a 3rd alarm at Box 149 in the East End. Response times were quite long then, even using motorized rigs, and if the closer companies couldn't handle the fire, the building was likely to burn. Notice that at 7th & Main Engine 29 is first due on the 4th alarm! A far cry from today when they are probably first due on the 2nd. Engines 14 & 5 are both on the box now and were a second alarm response then. Of the 17 engines companies listed to respond on Box 122, 9 have since been disbanded.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1920 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM Shop #25129
This pumper was placed in service on October 1, 1920. Eventually the apparatus was reassigned to Engine 19 and then Engine 48.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Members of the Home Guard (National Guard) and firefighters pose with Engine 40's apparatus. This photo was most likely taken after the 1919 strike. There are also photos of the Home Guard in the sections for Engine 27 and Truck 3.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
Members of the Home Guard are shown staffing Truck 3 and Engine 18 during the firefighters strike of 1919.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
During the firefighters strike of 1919, members of the Cincinnati Home Guard supplied staffing for the C.F.D. Here Home Guard members are seen with the steamer and hose wagon of Engine 27.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
During the firefighters strike of 1919, units of the Cincinnati Home Guard supplied staffing for the CFD. Here Home Guard members are seen with the steamer and hose wagon of Engine 27.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
During the firefighters strike of 1919, units of the Cincinnati Home Guard supplied staffing for the CFD. Here they are seen with the steamer and hose wagon of Engine 27.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1918 Ahrens-Fox Hose Wagon Shop #25152
This apparatus was originally assigned to Squad 52 as their rescue truck. In 1943 Ahrens-Fox
converted the truck into a hose wagon. Note the large Ross high-pressure hydrant on the running board.
Photo George Snelbaker
1918 Ahrens-Fox Tractor - 1907 Seagrave Ladder Trailer
Notice the oversized bell on the trailer. You can get a tattoo at the old firehouse these days!
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1918 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM Shop #25135.
Damaged on a run out of city to Ebeneezer and Werk Rds. In service March 29, 1918.
Photo Jim Murray Collection
This 1918 Ahrens-Fox was the first rescue vehicle assigned to the 52's. It was equipped with a chemical tank and a Buckeye Roto-Ray warning light. Shop #25152
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1918 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM
This rig was sold to Delhi Township in September of 1935. This veteran of 2 fire departments is now owned by the Delhi Antique Club.
Photo Steve Hagy
1918 Ahrens-Fox 750 gpm
Photo Jim Murray Collection
Sandborn Insurance maps show great details of building locations. On this map, from 1917, you can see the location of the "new" firehouse that was built for the 11's around 1908-10. Their old station that is standing at 2100 Eastern Avenue is just across the street and down a few lots from the other location. No photos of the station at 2123 Eastern have been discovered. Although the company was disbanded in 1922, in 1921 they were provided with a new Ahrens-Fox 750-gpm pumper.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
Engine 54 was located in a frame building at the rear of 2201 Beechmont Avenue. Based on what is shown in this Sandborn Insurance map dated 1917, the apparatus would have exited on to Corbly Road.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
The 14's former station at 5th & Smith streets. The pumper is a 1917 Ahrens-Fox 1000 gpm piston job that entered service on November 30, 1917, and carried shop #25114. Notice the next door neighbor investigating what's going on at the firehouse from the porch over the "Smoke Shop".
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Two of these 1917 Seagrave 85' aerial trailers were purchased and assigned to Trucks 1 and 2. Ahrens-Fox didn't build aerials at that time, but they did supply the tractors that were coupled with these ladders.
Photo Seagrave Fire Apparatus
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The following set of drawings show the floor plan of Engine 33's quarters. After Engine 33 was disbanded the building was used as the fire department warehouse. The house survived until the 1950's when it was torn down to make way for an apartment building.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 44 and 45 are shown along with another company testing at the corner of 4th & Vine Streets. The companies are pumping into the standpipe system for the Union Central Life Insurnace Company building. The apparatus being used by the 44's and 45's were both 1917 Ahrens-Fox model L 1100 gpm pumpers. Also notice that the high pressure system is being used.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
1917 Ahrens-Fox Tractor/1917 Seagrave 85' Aerial Trailer
Truck 1 is posed in front of "The Big Ship" at 7th & Sycamore Streets.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Photo Steve Hagy Collection.
When compared to the photo, the drawing just doesn't give you an idea of what an attractive building this would become.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1917 Ahrens-Fox/Seagrave 85' Aerial
Two of these Seagrave aerials were purchased in 1917 and paired up with new Ahrens-Fox tractors. There isn't anything that you can see looking north on Freeman Avenue that wasn't torn down during the 1950's and 60's.
Photo City of Cincinnati
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Harry Hake of Cincinnati designed many firehouses for the C.F.D. This drawing shows the west side of the station.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The station was 3 stories high at the rear as it was built into the hillside on the east side of Harrison Avenue.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The Engine Room had a Joker Stand on the left side and a single sliding pole on the right. The stable and horse stalls occupied the rear of the apparatus floor.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 45 1917 Ahrens-Fox 1100 GPM Shop #25145
The members of Engine 45 seem to have been a popular subject for photographers.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
Old quarters Warsaw Avenue and Considine Avenue in Price Hill.
Photo George Bredestege
The firefighters of Ladder 3 and Engine 18 are aboard their new Ahrens-Fox apparatus. Notice the horse drawn wagon to the right and the street car tracks along Eastern Avenue.
Photo Jim Murray Collection
Notice the amount of space provided for the hay loft!
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1918 Ahrens-Fox Rescue Squad Shop #25152
The 52's have gone around the corner from quarters to have their photo taken in front of the French Bauer dairy on Plum Street.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
1917 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Truck 10 In front of quarters on Warsaw Ave at Considine
1918 Ahrens-Fox City Service Ladder - Serial #696
Photo Donated by Steve Hagy
1917 Ahrens-Fox 1000 GPM Model N.
Placed in service on September 30, 1917 at 2:50 p.m. Chief Houston is standing on the far right.
Photo Dan Martin Collection
Water Tower 2 1917 Ahrens-Fox tractor pulling a 1906 American LaFrance 65' water tower. Donated by Chris Major Member Indianapolis Fire Dept and former Queen City Resident
Photo Unknown Photographer
The 14's old house at 5th & Smith streets. The rig is a 1917 Ahrens-Fox 1000 gpm piston pumper that was placed in service on November 30, 1917, shop #25114. Notice the next door neighbor taking a look at what's going on from the porch over the "Smoke Shop".
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Water Tower 2 1917 Ahrens-Fox Tractor/1896 Fire Extinguisher Manufacturing Co. 55' Water Tower
Photo Steve Hagy
1917 Ahrens-Fox City Service Ladder
Notice the pompier ladders carried on top of the apparatus.
Photo Jim Murray Collection
1917 Ahrens-Fox Tractor Shop #25305
This tractor was coupled with a new Seagrave service ladder trailer. Eventually the rig was assigned to Truck 5. This apparatus is now owned by the Delhi Antique Club.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1916 U. S. Motor Truck
Shown here is the crew of the Fire Alarm Telegraph Corps loading a reel of wire. The location is the rear of Engine 6's house. U.S. Motor Truck was a local company and the C.F.D. purchased this vehicle for $2,195.00. The truck was sold on June 16, 1928 for $110.00.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The Deck Guns and Tiller Seat on the Rear of Tower 2.
Photo Steve Hagy
1916 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM
The crew of the 36's pose in front of their quarters which was originally built as the home of the Linwood Volunteer Fire Department.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1916 Ahrens-Fox City Service Ladder. This was the first motorized ladder company on the department. The rig is posed in front of the newly opened quarters of Engine 18 and Truck 3 at Eastern & Strader Avenues.
Photo Jim Murray Collection
1917 Ahrens-Fox 1100 GPM Shop #25145
This rig served Engine 45 until 1944. The model L Ahrens-Fox piston pumper was the largest capacity rig made by the hometown apparatus builder. Notice that the 45's weren't equipped with ground ladders.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
When this Sandborn Fire Insurance map was published Engine 46 had been motorized with their 1913 Ahrens-Fox. Truck 16 was still oat powered and their truck carried 293' of ground ladders.
Photo Bob Luce collection
Engine 21 and Ladder 1 at Harrison Avenue and Beekman Street? Well, not quite. Water Tower 1 was assigned to this station and apparently the folks that prepared this Sandborn Fire Insurance map made a small error in identification. Engine 21 was equipped with an Ahrens 3rd class steam fire engine. Five horses shared quarters with 13 firefighters. During this era only those employees with hooves were allowed to take meals at the station as firehouses were not equipped with kitchens. Each firefighter was given a 3-hour meal period per day that could be taken in 3 1-hour segments or a continuos 3-hour break. The house Captain decided who was allowed to leave for meals and when. You were expected to return to quarters if your company went on a run!
Photo Bob Luce collection
Long before River Road came into existance, the 37's house actually had a yard on the south side of the station. This photo dates to about 1914.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This Sanborn map shows Fire Co. 36 on Heekin Avenue in Linwood. The map was made sometime after 1913 as it lists the 36's with their motorized Ahrens-Fox 250-gpm pumper that was built on a Republic motor car chassis. The old Our Lady of Loretto School was heated with a stove and had no lights!
Photo Bob Luce collection.
1913 Republic-Ahrens Fox 250 GPM
The front mounted pump has been covered to prevent freezing on a snowy day in Avondale.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
1913 Republic/Ahrens Fox
When the 52's were placed in service on Court Street they functioned as a manpower company. Here the crew of 7 firefighters is seen with their new rig which was equipped with a pair of 80 gallon chemical tanks. Notice the locally made Pettibone helmets hanging from the ladder.
Photo Young & Carl
1913 Republic/Ahrens-Fox 250 GPM
Notice that this apparatus does not appear to have any lettering on the hood or seat. Was this really the 23's apparatus or was this a spare?
Photo City of Cincinnati
1913 Republic/Ahrens-Fox 250 GPM
Ten of these Model D booster pumpers were purchased at a cost of $5,500.00 each. Here we see firefighters from "The Big Ship" posed on the 4's in a publicity photo for Ahrens-Fox.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1913 Nyberg Shop #C 04
This roadster is similar to the pair delivered for the use of the Assistant Chiefs.
Unlike the Chiefs Cars this beauty has a back seat and is equipped with a spotlight.
Written on the photo is \"Side view of service roadster constructed for the use of the
Fire Alarm Telegraph Department of the Cincinnati Fire Department\". The small tank mounted on the running board
is for the acetylene that is used as fuel for the headlights and spotlight.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1913 Republic-Ahrens-Fox 250 GPM
Engine 51 is shown in front of their former quarters on Cedar Avenue in this photo. Republic automobiles were constructed in Hamilton, Ohio.
Ahrens-Fox used these automobile chassis for many of the smaller apparatus which the company built prior to 1916.
Ten of the pumpers were purchased by the C.F.D. One remained in storage at the former quarters of Engine 33 until the early 1950\'s when it was driven to a scrapyard on the orders of Chief Houston.
Is that Spuds McKenzie behind the captain?
Photo Steve Hagy collection
1913 Republic/Ahrens-Fox District 4
This view shows the District Marshal and his driver parked along side quarters on Copeland Avenue.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1913 Nyberg Fire Hydrant Maintenance Truck Shop #Car 05
The Fire Department once maintained all hydrants. For many years the hydrant service personnel worked
from the quarters of Engine 8 and then moved to Engine 47.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
This is one of four 1913 Nyberg automobiles purchased by the department. The C.F.D. lettering on the hood is certainly different. The 4 autos were assigned to the Assistant Chiefs of the Northern and Southern Divisions, one to the Fire Alarm Telegraph Office, and one to the Hydrant Service.
Written on the photo is the following: \"Fire Chief Alford & Assistant Fire Chief Hollingsworth of the Fire Department of Anderson, Indiana in one of the fire chiefs roadsters constructed for the Cincinnati Fire Department by the Nyberg Automobile Works.\"
Nyberg autos were constructed in Anderson from 1912 to 1914.
Photo Matt Lee Collection
1913 Republic/Ahrens-Fox
A pair of these vehicles were purchased and assigned to Districts 3 and 4. Note the chemical tank, canvas top, and an Ahrens-Fox lantern mounted on the cowl.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This is one of a pair of 1913 Nyberg automobiles purchased by the department.
The C.F.D. lettering on the hood is certainly different. The autos were assigned to the Assistant Chiefs of the Northern and Southern Divisions
Written on the photo is the following: "Fire Chief Alford & Assistant Fire Chief Hollingsworth of the Fire Department of Anderson, Indiana
in one of the fire chiefs roadsters constructed for the Cincinnati Fire Department by the Nyberg Automobile Works."
Nyberg autos were constructed in Anderson from 1912 to 1914.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The second of the 1913 Nyberg's is shown here. Not much in the way of options on this vehicle, however a canvas top and windshield have been included along with a trunk.
Notation on the photo reads "One of the three roadsters for the use of the Assistant Fire Chiefs
of the Cincinnati Fire Department". The third car was assigned to the Fire Alarm Telegraph Dept.
The A.C. cars were assigned shop numbers C-02 & C-03 as these were the second and third automobiles purchased.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1913 Republic/Ahrens-Fox 250 GPM
The 48's are on the ramp of their new station with a new Ahrens-Fox!
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1913 Republic/Ahrens-Fox 250 GPM
This apparatus was originally assigned to Engine 19. After being used by the 50's for several years the little engine was moved to the 43's quarters. At one time there was a city refuse disposal site along the Millcreek just west of the station at Spring Grove & Alfred. This rig was kept in service until April 5, 1942 for use in fighting dump fires.When the 5-digit shop numbers came into use in the 1930's this apparatus was assigned #25310. The 253 sequence was for "other" fire department apparatus. This rig was not assigned a 251 sequence number that would have indicated that the equipment was a pumper.
Photo City of Cincinnati
1913 Republic/Ahrens-Fox 250 gpm
Ten of these rigs with front mounted booster pumps were purchased by the C.F.D. in 1913. Engine 41 received the first of the group bearing Ahrens-Fox serial #402.
Photo Ed Hass Collection
Icicles hang on power, phone and streetcar wires following the Terminal Station Fire on Sycamore St. in 1913.
Photo Donated By JR Richardson
1913 Ahrens-Fox 750 GPM
Cincinnati was slow to embrace motorized fire apparatus. 18 motorized rigs were received during 1913 but it wasn't until 1916 that another motor was delivered. The man in the black bowler hat standing in front of Engine 46 is Chief of the Department Henry Bunker.
Photo John Denney Collection
1913 Ahrens-Fox 700 GPM
This was one of 2 Model A Ahrens-Fox pumpers purchased by the C.F.D. The engine has been modernized with the addition of pneumatic tires and is shown as it appeared in 1937.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
1913 Republic/Ahrens-Fox 250 gpm Ten of these rigs with front mounted booster pumps were delivered to the C.F.D. in 1913. Republic automobiles were built in Hamilton, Ohio and Ahrens-Fox assembled these small rigs on the car chassis.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Firemen climb into a launch along the Commerce Street side of the station during the flood of 1913.
Photo Collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Engine 29's quarters during the 1913 flood.
Photo Collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
The quarters of Engine 11 at 2123 Eastern Avenue bore a strong resemblence to Engine 38's house. This station was only in operation for a few years before being closed dur to the motorization of the department.
Photo David J. Jones
The quarters of Engine 11 at 2123 Eastern Avenue bore a strong resemblence to Engine 38's house. This station was only in operation for a few years before being closed due to the motorization of the department.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
The quarters of Engine 11 at 2123 Eastern Avenue bore a strong resemblence to Engine 38's house. This station was only in operation for a few years before being closed due to the motorization of the department.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
Architect's drawing of the east side of the 11's quarters.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
This view shows the interior of the station as seen from the west. The lot where this house was constructed backed up to the Ohio River.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
1885 LaFrance 85' Aerial
Taken from the window of a home at 952 Richmond Street as the company returned from a run on Court Street.Firefighters are (from the left): Bill Moran - Tillerman (notice that the tiller seat is under the aerial); Martin Wohl; Tom Finn; Jim McKinsey; Captain John Rumas; and FAO Pop Gleason. The horse closest to the photographer was "Sam".
Photo Charley Fisher
This disasterous fire destroyed numerous buildings and resulted in several fatalities. This 10-Blow fire was one of the largest in Cincinnati history.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Photo Public Library Cincinnati & Ham. Co.
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Box 392 was struck at 2:13am for a fire at the SE Corner of 9th & Sycamore Streets. 68 buildings were damaged or destroyed. The monetary loss was placed at $1,321,597.11(in 1910 dollars)!
Photo PLCHC
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Two firefighters were killed in separate collapses of the some of the approximately sixty-eight building involved. Firefighter Robert Grear of Engine Co. 4 and Charles Schwengal from Hook and Ladder Co. 15.
Photo Public Library of Cincinnati & Ham. Co.
On December 21, 1910, CFD fought high winds and bitter cold tempatures to control a confagration in the city’s so called shoe district near Ninth & Sycamore Streets.
Photo Public Library of Cincinnati & Ham Co
Virtually no information has been found to record the history of Fire Co. 53. This Sandborn Fire Insurance map provides the location of the firehouse on Losantiville Avenue. Today this spot is a portion of the parking lot for Losantiville Country Club.
Photo Bob Luce Collection.
1909 Seagrave City Service Ladder
The firefighters of Ladder 15 line up with a few of the neighbors.
Notice the apparatus bell mounted under the footboard.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
Engine 43 and Ladder 13 pose in front of quarters. This view of the steamer provides a nice view of the wrap-around hard suction hose.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 14's house on West 5th Street when it was fairly new. Note the chain across
the doorway to keep the horses from wandering into the street.
Photo Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati
Engine 40's house is decorated for Memorial Day 1910. A crowd has gathered to hear the Bond Hill Band play.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The location and companies shown in this photo aren't known. From the looks of the buildings it appears that this picture was taken somewhere in Over-The-Rhine. Just for the sake of placing this interesting photos somewhere on the site it's been included on Engine 7's page. If anyone has information regarding this fire and the units shown, please let us know.
Photo Dave Horn Collection
The tracks out front indicate that Warsaw Avenue had plenty of street car traffic when this photo was snapped. The crew of Engine 24 consisted of: Cliff Schuck - Driver; James Boyle - Captain; and Firefighter Spelman on the hose wagon: Steve Dugan - Driver and William Niemoeller - Pipeman on the steamer: Ben Grote - Pipeman and L. Cooper - Stoker standing: and J. Harwood - Driver; H. Vordenberg - Lieutenant; and Mose Stropes - Pipeman on Ladder 10. The Western Hills Building Savings and Loan Assn. is located to the right of the station.
Photo Dave Horn Collection
A 4 wheel hose wagon has now been assigned to Fire Company 28. Notice the local small fry getting into the photo!
Photo David J. Jones Collection
Throwing a little water around in front of the 43's house.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
A little of everything is in this photo. There are 17 people holding the life net which is apparently to be used to rescue the damsels in distress who are in the windows of the building. There are three pompier ladders on the building along with a rescue rope, and just in case, a mattress lies in the street. The dog in front of the storefront on the left shows no interest at all in the drill.
Photo Dave Horn Collection
There is a little of everything is in this photo. There are 17 people holding the life net which is apparently to be used to rescue the damsels in distress who are in the windows of the building. There are three pompier ladders on the building along with a rescue rope, and just in case, a mattress lies in the street. The dog in front of the storefront on the left shows no interest at all in the drill.
Photo Dave Horn Collection
A little of everything is in this photo. There are 17 people holding the life net which is apparently to be used to rescue the damsels in distress who are in the windows of the building. There are three pompier ladders on the building along with a rescue rope, and just in case, a mattress lies in the street. The dog in front of the storefront on the left shows no interest at all in the drill.
Photo Dave Horn Collection
A little of everything is in this photo. There are 17 people holding the life net which is apparently to be used to rescue the damsels in distress who are in the windows of the building. There are three pompier ladders on the building along with a rescue rope, and just in case, a mattress lies in the street. The dog in front of the storefront on the left shows no interest at all in the drill.
Photo Dave Horn Collection
Somewhere under those flowers there is a fire engine! The crew of Fire Company 30 poses durring a parade or some other festive event. The young lady must have had some prominence to be riding in her flower encrusted chair atop the apparatus.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This postcard view shows the 24's house around 1910. It appears that there was a large hose tower at the rear of the station.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The village of Madisonville dedicated their new fire station on January 1, 1910. This postcard was issued to commenmorate the occasion. After annexation this firehouse was assigned the number 49. The exterior of the building has changed very little over the years.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
This postcard view shows the 24's house on Warsaw Avenue around 1910. It appears that there was a large hose tower at the rear of the station.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
This view is looking east on Third Street from the vicinity of Broadway. The 10's house can be seen just below the word "Cincinnati" on this postcard.
Photo Bob Luce Collection
This view is looking east on Third Street from the vicinity of Broadway. The 10's house can be seen just below the word "Cincinnati" on this postcard.
Photo Bob Luce Collection
"The Most Complete Electrical Fire Alarm System In The World" reads the caption on this postcard view of the old fire alarm telegraph office at City Hall.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This interior view of the 38's quarters shows the horses in their stalls ready for the next alarm. The drop harnesses are ready! Aren't the old horse stalls now the location of the kitchen there?
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Here is the same photo that was used to create the postcard image that is shown at the top of this page. Does anyone know what the occasion was that the photo was taken? Probably the opening of the firehouse....
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
In a departure from what was traditionally shown on Cincinnati fire stations, the new firehouse on Borden Avenue is lettered "Engine Co. No. 47". Most houses were lettered as "Fire Co.".
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Postcard Photo
Photo Donated by Mark Milliron
Engine 18 quarters on Eastern Avenue at Delta. This station and some of the other buildings shown were torn down to allow for widening of Eastern Avenue.
Photo Collection of the Public Library of Cincinnnati
The streets and building of Cincinnati have changed a great deal in almost 100 years. This photo from 1908 shows the newly completed Harrison Avenue viaduct. The east end of the viaduct was at Barnard Street. Station #2 of the Underwriters Salvage Corps was a block south of Harrison Avenue at Barnard and Lowry Streets (the arrow points to the building). A few of the larger structures at Harrison and Spring Grove Avenues (bottom, center) are still standing. This can give you some perspective of the former location of this station.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
The quarters of Engine & Rescue 38 is really a beautiful building. This view from the rear shows a couple of features that were essential when the firehouse was built.
First, you can see the hose tower rising above the roofline of the structure, and second, you can see the doors to the hay loft are still in place along with the pulley that was used to lift the hay up to the second floor.
Photo Steve Hagy
Souvenir pin from the dedication of the 39's Montgomery Road quarters.
Photo Steve Hagy
The quarters of Engine 38 were designed by architect Harry Hake. There have been many changes to the interior of this station since it was opened.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
On May 5, 1907 this Packard entered service as the first motorized vehicle in service with the C.F.D. Chief Joseph Bunker is standing alongside the proud new acquisition. Bearing shop number C 01 the car was a 7-passenger model. Not unti the early part of 1913 would another motorized vehicle enter service.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Firefighters relax in the doorway of the 26's quarters.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
This austere, single-bay station was design by Harry Hake for Fire Company 40. The exterior of the wood frame building had little in the way of decoration as was typical of other houses built in this era.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Architect Harry Hake designed many of Cincinnati's fire houses in the early 1900's. This floor plan of the 46's house shows the placement of the horse drawn apparatus in the design.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
Architect Harry Hake designed many of Cincinnati's fire houses in the early 1900's. This floor plan of the 46's house shows the placement of the horse drawn apparatus in the design.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
Plain is the word to describe the interior of the apparatus floor at the 40's. A pair of stalls was provided for the horses and little else.
One interesting feature of the station is the circular stairway in the left, front corner. Tradition has held that circular stairs were used in firehouses since horses could not climb them. In stations that had straight stairways it was rumored that the horses would climb to the second floor! Although it was easy going on the way up, the horses came down the stairs rather reluctantly.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
A dormitory, locker room, and hay loft were on the second floor of the station along with a "well hole" for the 2 1/2" iron pole.
The locker room was only provided with 4 lockers so the plan must have been that this company would not be equipped with a steam fire engine as that would require a larger crew. In addition to hay, bins for oat and bran were installed in the loft.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This station was built fairly simple (inexpensive). There was no hose tower or provision for fire alarm telegraph equipment. Apparently alarms for fires in Bond Hills must have been received locally at the firehouse.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This 50 horsepower Winton automobile was purchased by the Underwriters Salvage Corps in 1905 from the Hanauer Automobile Company on East 7th street. Hanauer added the custom body and delivered the first piece of motorized fire apparatus to see service in Cincinnati for the sum of $3,500. Notice that when the photo was taken the corpsmen did not have uniforms.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
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Firefighters relax in the doorway of the 26's quarters.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
Firefighters relax in the doorway of the 26's quarters.
Photo David J. Jones Collection
Another view of the 1905 Winton/Hanauer. The driver and Chief Conway of the Corps are seated well above the crew.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
In this view of the 1905 Winton/Hanauer, the driver isn't wearing a uniform. Could it be that when this car was delivered none of the crew knew how to drive?
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Companies that were in high value areas can be identified in early photos by the number of horses being used to pull the hose wagon. If 2 horses were
hitched then the company had a large sized hose wagon and was in or near Downtown or one of the industrial areas. This photo
shows Engine 3 but judging by the buildings in the background the photograph certainly wasn't taken at 6th and Vine!
Photo City of Cincinnati
"The Most Complete Electrical Fire Alarm System In The World" reads the caption on this postcard view of the old fire alarm telegraph office at City Hall.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The former quarters of Engine 3 & Ladder 1 was a big building. This station also served as headquarters and was the location of the fire alarm office. Notice that the building is equipped with a watchtower.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The Bond Hill Volunteer Fire Department operated from a building on the northeast corner of Washington & Morton streets. The building, and those street names, are no longer around. This Sandbord Insurance map from 1904 shows the location of the firehouse at what is now the intersection of Carolina Avenue and Oberlin Boulevard. After Bond Hill was annexed to the city of Cincinnati the first building fire in the neighborhood was in a barn located on Laidlaw Avenue. Engine 32, with their horsedrawn apparatus, was first due after the 40's with it's 1 paid firefighter!
Photo david J. Jones Collection
Engine 34 was originally housed in a building on McAlpin Avenue to the west of Clifton School. Somewhere there must be a photo of this station but at this point CFD History has not been able to locate an image showing this early Cincinnati firehouse.
Photo Bob Luce collection
Box 475 was struck at 11:43pm on August 3, 1903. The 3 alarm fire destoyed the PITTSBURG PLATE GLASS CO. at the South East corner of Court & Broadway Streets. This Flat-Iron building still stands today!
Photo Bill Houston collection
1903 Seagrave 85' Aerial
The crew of 8 firefighters poses with their new ladder that was placed in service on April 3, 1903.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The Bond Hill Volunteer Fire Department operated from a building on the northeast corner of Washington & Morton streets. The building, and those street names, are no longer around. This Sandbord Insurance map from 1904 shows the location of the firehouse at what is now the intersection of Carolina Avenue and Oberlin Boulevard. After Bond Hill was annexed to the city of Cincinnati the first building fire in the neighborhood was in a barn located on Laidlaw Avenue. Engine 32, with their horsedrawn apparatus, was first due after the 40's with it's 1 paid firefighter!
Photo David J. Jones Collection
The quarters of the Hartwell Fire Company are shown decorated in mourning after the assassination of President William McKinley on September 14, 1901. Portaits of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and James Garfield are on either side of the doors. The ladder truck is on the left and hose wagon on the right that the Hartwell volunteers operated. Notice the public alarm bell between the doors.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
A great photo of the crew of the 8's. No 2 members are dressed exactly the same - the selection of a necktie was apparently up to the firefighter. The officer is at the front of the hose wagon. Officers wore double breasted suits. Notice the red globed lantern mounted next to the drivers seat. That was the extent of a visual "warning device" on the wagon!
Photo Bill Houston collection
Participation in neighborhood parades during the horse drawn era could result in the apparatus being decorated by the firefighters. Here the 13's hose wagon is ready to go!
Photo Steve Hagy collection
A single horse was used to draw the hose wagon at the 16's. Notice the lanterns mounted by the seat and the bell and helmets in the hose bed.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 7's former quarters on the south side of Webster Street (now East 14th) just off of Main Street.
There is a little bit of a building foundation that can be seen on the spot where the firehouse once stood.
Photo Unknown
1885 LaFrance 85' Aerial
Looks like it could be the 4th of July! The crew has done a fine
job of decorating the apparatus. Notice that the tillerman is in
his seat which was located beneath the aerial.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
1882 Ahrens 1st Size Steamer
The apparatus of Engine 1 is decorated for a parade. The crew poses in front of their quarters on Race Street along with a couple of small fry.
Photo John Stelter Collection
This photo shows the firefighters of Engine 8 in front of the station. Based on what appears to be his advanced age, hopefully the gentleman seated in the front was retired from the C.F.D.! It's nice that you can see a little of the neighborhood, most of which was torn down long ago.
If you look on the right side of the photo, the small line that appears to come out of the firefighters trousers is the chain that was in place to keep the horses from wandering outside when the door was open!
Photo Bill Houston collection.
Interior view of early fire stations don't turn up that often. This interesting photo shows a couple of guys sliging the pole at the 8's house on Cutter Street at Clark Avenue. The frame on the wall (just below the gas light) shows the box assignments the company is due to respond to. You can see a some of one of the horse collars on the left along with the drop attachment for the collar fixed to the ceiling.
Photo Bill Houston collection.
Somewhere under all of those flowers there is a fire engine! The crew of Engine 30 poses during a parade. The young lady must have had some prominence to be riding in her flower encrusted chair atop the hose wagon. This photo may have been taken on McMillan Street near the 16's quarters.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
A single horse was used to draw the hose wagon at the 16's. Notice the fire lantern mounted by the seat and the bell in the hose bed.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 50's old quarters next to the Parkland Theatre
Photo Unknown
In this photo the wagon is in front of quarters. The firehouse is unpainted in natural brick. The Cincinnati city seal is visible to the right of the apparatus bay.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
After the Madisonville Volunteer Fire Company moved into their new station, the old firehouse was sold. The structure was moved several blocks to the north on Ward Street and converted to a private residence. This is how the building appeared in 2002.
Photo Steve Hagy
This beautiful station was located at the intersection Laurel St. & Cutter St. When Laurel St. was widened to
create Lincoln Park Dr. (now Ezzard Charles Dr.) in the 1930's, this classic looing firehouse was torn down.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
1897 American 700 GPM Serial #2517
This steamer was placed in service on April 3, 1897 and
was named the John Goetz Jr.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
Engine 8 Cutter St
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The crew and apparatus of Engine 8 in front of their quarters on Cutter Street.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
The firefighters of Fire Co. 11 pose for their official photo that would appear in the "History of the Cincinnati Fire Department" which was published in 1895. The old station still stands and is in an area that is really looking up. Maybe a rehab is in the future?
Photo Steve Hagy collection
The crew of the Fire Co. 28 in front of their quarters in Fairmount. At the time this company was only assigned a 2- wheel hose reel that was pulled by two horses (Thanks Kenny!) With a crew of 4 and one small piece of apparatus it is unlikely that Company 28 responded to any box that was more than a few blocks away from the station.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
Ladder trucks could be rather plain looking in the horse drawn era. Here Truck 5 sits in front of the
quarters that they shared with Engine 12 on Colerain Ave.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
The 30's operated this 2 tank chemical unit.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 22 and Fuel Company 1 around 1895
Photo History of the CFD
Engine 4 and Truck 7 in 1895.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The quarters of Engine 10 in 1895.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine Company 11 as photographed in 1895.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The quarters of Fire Company 30.
Photo Steve Hagy photo.
This station at English (German Street until 1918) & Neave Streets in what had been Storrs Township bore a strong resemblence to the quarters of Engine 16. Bourbon fire hydrants, such as the one enxt to the hose reel, were made in Cincinnati and can still be found in many areas of town.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
The 29's house on Freeman Street about 1895.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 8 in front of their first station on Cutter Street.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The quarters of Engine 18 and Truck 3 in 1895.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
After leaving Fairmount, Company 31 moved to this frame building at Madison & Lavinia. The dual tank chemical wagon would probably provide 120 gallons of water for the company to knock down a fire with. After that you had to wait for the 23's to arrive with their steamer!
Photo John Denney Collection
Fuel 2 operating from the quarters of Engine 13 on Bank Street.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The crew of the 28's poses in the mid 1890's. At the time this company was only assigned a 2 wheel hose reel that was pulled by a single horse.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Chief's cars are reffered to as "Buggies" in many fire departments. Here is District 2 around 1895 with his buggy. Notice the alarm box mounted on the 9th Street side of Engine 2's quarters.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
After being organized in Fairmont, Engine 31 moved from the west to the east side of town. Their new home was this station located at Madison Road & Lavinia Avenue. There were 2 horses and 4 men assigned to the station according to the Sandborn Insurance map,
Photo Bob Luce collection
Somewhere under all of those flowers there is a hose wagon! We don't know what the occasion was, but the crew at the 16's appear to have been the best customers a florist could have. You can just see the bell over the Captain's shoulder.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
The crew of Truck 2 is seen here posing in front of their quarters on Bank Street near Linn Street. The horse drawn ladder truck was constructed in 1890 by the Fire Extinguisher Manufacturing Company of Chicago. An 85' hand raised aerial was on the apparatus.
Photo Steve Hagy collection.
The crew of Truck 2 is seen here posing in front of their quarters on Bank Street. The horse drawn ladder truck was constructed in 1890 by the Fire Extinguisher Manufacturing Company of Chicago. It was equipped with an 85' aerial.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Fire Department Headquarters above Engine 3's quarters in the 1890's
Photo Post Card Photo
A lone firefighter out with the hose wagon of the 16's somewhere in Walnut Hills. This was probably during the daily excercise trip to keep the oat burners in limber shape!
Photo Steve Hagy collection
These lads were assigned to Fire Co. 15 in Mt. Adams. Their best parade style uniforms are being worn with the number "15" sewn onto the chest. Neck scarves complete the ensemble. The high eagle helmets, along with the lantern and speaking trumpet are sought after antiques.
Photo Cincinnati Fire Department
This photo shows the Public Landing looking up Sycamore Street during the flood of 1884. It is not know which fire company has been loaded onto the flat boat.
Photo J. Landy
Box 41 - 7 April 1882. St Xavier Church, on Sycamore between 6th and 7th.
Photo Collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
"Washington" was a fairly common name for a fire company. It isn't know if this fair looking lad is actually from Cincinnati, but since his helmet indicates that he is with Washington #1 we'll include him here.
Photo Steve Hagy collection
The crew of the 10's poses in front of quarters with their steamer. At the time of the photo there apparently weren't any standard uniforms for C.F.D. members. Notice the fancy engine lamp mounted just ahead of the boiler.
Photo D. S. Mitchell
Helmet from the era when the 14's would have been know as the Western Fire Co. This historic item is on display at the Cincinnati Fire Museum.
Photo Steve Hagy
This photo shows Engine 3 and Truck 1's home not long after the station opened. In the photo that is above this picture you can see that the watch
tower had not been constructed when the first picture was taken. Also, the buildings on either side of the firehouse have been replaced in the newer picture.
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
The crew of Engine 1 poses with their 3-wheel steamer. This apparatus was built by 1870 by one of three Cincinnati firms: Latta, Lane & Bodley, or C. Ahrens & Co. A mustache must have been a requirement for this company with a beard being optional!
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
This photo of the Phoenix Ladder Company dates to around 1870. The horse drawn wagon is quite long and carries an assortment of ladders that are stacked on top of one another and have a large leather strap holding them in place. In order to reach the ladders at the bottom of the stack, all of the ladders above must first be removed. This would be a very time consuming process while fighting a fire. The ladders carried by the Phoenix Ladder Company would have been the longest available in the city.
A total of 12 ladders were carried. Other equipment included 4 leather, 2 1/2 gallon water buckets, hooks, 2 leather belts, 100 feet of rope, 4 axes and 5 lanterns. The buckets and lanterns can be seen hanging underneath the apparatus. Two horses were assigned to this company to pull this cumbersom vehicle. Also note that on the far right side of the firehouse is one of the first alarm boxes installed in the city.
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This news article appeared in the January 29, 1853 edition of the Williamsburgh Daily Gazette (New York) and indicates that Boston had already organized a paid fire department. This is more than 2 months before Cincinnati hired their first professional firefighters.
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Salvage Corps Station 1 at 918 Elm Street. When this station was opened in 1924, Station 1 on East 8th Street and Station 2 on Bernard Street were both closed and the companies moved to this location.
Photo George Bredestege
Station 2 of the Underwriters Salvage Corps at Bernard & Lowry Streets. Constructed in 1906, this building was demolished around 1982. The side door at the rear of the building was the mechanical shop for the Corps who had purchased thheir first motorized rig the year before this station opened.
Photo Steve Hagy
Station 1 of the Underwriters Salvage Corps at 112 E. 8th Street.
Photo Steve Hagy
Note the bottom of the roll door pushed out and the crack in the wall on the right top!
Photo Bill Strite, IFPA
Here you can see the trailer being pulled by Engine 45's hose tender.
Photo Steve Hagy
Here you can see the trailer being pulled by Engine 45's hose tender.
Photo Steve Hagy
A combination of old and new is shown in the house watch area at Engine 50. There is a teletype to the left, but if you look to the right the old alarm assignment listing is still mounted to the wall.
Photo Steve Hagy
Former Quarters of Engine 13 and Engine 29.
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Lawrence Salamone identified these guys! Outstanding! I'm glad I wasn't offering a reward! With help from his cousin Angelo Caminiti, who is in the picture. Left to right - Ray Meister(pointing),Ang Caminiti, Al Morel, Jim Gamm, Cecil McWilliams, Ray McDonald, Jack Lackmeyer, Joe Wira, Jonny Lee
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Front of Engine 1 Quarters Engine 1 1958 Seagrave 1000 100
Photo Ed Effron
Front of Engine 2 Quarters on Seymore
Photo George Bredestege
Front of Engine 3 Quarters
Photo George Bredestege
Front of the Fours Quarters around 1895
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Front of the Fives 2000
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 6 Quarters 2000
Photo George Bredsetege
Front of Engine 7 Quarters
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Front of Engine 8 Montgomery Rd
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Front of Engine 9 Quarters 4017 Reading Rd
Photo Mark Milliron
Engine Company 11 around 1895
Photo History Of The Cincinnati Fire Department
Building that used to house Engine 11
Photo George Bredestege
Front of Engine 12 Quarters
Photo George Bredestege
Front of Engine 46 Quarters 2000
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 46 Quarters just after construction completed
Photo Donated by Mark Milliron
Engine 13 Quarters
Photo Ed Effron
Engine 15 former quarters in the 1970's as a grocery store
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 16 former quarters 1999
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 17 Quarters 2000
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 18 Quarters Lunken Field
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Engine 19 Quarters 2000
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 19 Former Quarters
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Engine 20 Quarters Blue Rock St
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Engine 20 And Ladder 5 Around 1895
Photo History of the Cincinnati Fire Department
Engine 36 Former Quarters
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Engine 21 Quarters
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 23 Quarters
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Previous Quarters Hackberry Street and Madison Road in East Walnut Hills
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 24 Quarters 4526 Glenway
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 24 Quarters Warsaw and Considine
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Engine 25 Engine 17 Ladder 6Quarters West Eighth Street
Photo Ed Effron
En 43 Quarters around 1973 or 74
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Engine 26 quarters 1999
Photo George Bredestege
Front of E 27 Quarters 1999
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Engine 22 Former Quarters 1999
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Engine 28 Quarters 1999
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Engine 29 Quarters 1999
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Engine 30 Quarters 1999
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 31 Old Quarters 1999
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 32 Quarters 2000
Photo George Bredestege
Old quarters on Rockdale between Reading and Knott
Photo Mark Milliron
Engine 33 Quarters around 1895
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Engine 34 Quarters 1999
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 35 Quarters Winter 1999
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Engine 36 Quarters 2000
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 37 Quarters 1998
Photo Mark Milliron
Engine 38 Quarters
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Engine 39 Quarters 1999
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 39's former quarters on Dana Avenue east of Montgomery Road. This building was constructed as the home of the Evanston Volunteer Fire Company.
Photo Steve Hagy
Engine 40 Qtrs Around 1910
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 40 Quarters 1999
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 42 Quarters 2000
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Engine 44 7th Street and Sycamore
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Engine 45 - Fire Museum
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Engine 47 Quarters 1909
Photo Postcard donated by Steve Hagy
Engine 47 Quarters
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Engine 48 Original Quarters
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 49 Quarters Both
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Engine 49 Quarters 1999
Photo Mark Milliron
Engine 50 Quarters 1999
Photo George Bredestege
Engine 51 Quarters 1998
Photo Mark Milliron
Engine 54 Quarters 1910
Photo Steve Hagy Collection
Engine 55 Quarters (Maybe Not) 1999
Photo George Bredestege
Ladder 3 Quarters 9th and Broadway around 1961
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Ladder 16 and Engine 46 with Marshal
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Entrance to Room 224 at City Hall the Fire Alarm Telegraph office.
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Truck 7 has the aerial on their 1950 Seagrave raised to a 4th floor window while Engine 5 has a line off of their 1951 Seagrave engine. This late 50's early 60's photo is from an unknown blaze and unknown location.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
Capt Jim Hasset if the Arson Squad (in the brown coat and felt hat) discusses the fire with a member of Ladder 12(32). The fire in the old Rockdale Temple was determined to be arson. Info provided by retired Assistant Fire Chief Jack Phelps who was a Lt. on the arson squad at the time.
Photo Chip Lytle Collection
Copy of photo that is hanging on a wall at the 12's. Appears to be from the 60's.
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Another photo from the 12's collection. Notice that the laddermen are wearing no more than work shoes, dungarees, denim jackets and metal helmets! This was when men were men.
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24's new summer bunker pants. Summer coat out soon! Just Wait
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Lewis Wisbey
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Capt. Michael Gramza
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Capt. Chris Wolfer
Photo Underwriters Salvage Corps Cincinnati History
Squad 52 demonstrating their special equipment.
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Engine 23 Steam Pumper
Photo James "Denny" Lyons Collection
Year Book Photo of District 3 - 1949
Photo Basham Collection
Year Book Photo District 2 - 1950
Photo James "Denny" Lyons Collection
Peter Buckley
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John C. Bickers
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Oscar Armstrong III
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Edward John Duncan of the Underwriters Salvage Corps. Mr Duncan served from around 1937 until 1959. The Salvage Corps uniform was identical to the CFD, right down to the crest on their hats.
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Ladder 17 and a spare pumper undergoing service in the foreground.
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Morning in the fire shop
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Squad 9 getting PM service in February 2007
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Lt. Norbert Junker
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Article from Aug 1, 1918, describing the fate of Engine 28 Cincinnati Enquirer
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