The CFD has a few places where they store old rigs. North and Throop (next to Engine 20's old house) is where the ready reserve is located. This is in front of the City of Chicago's Fleet Services complex where the CFD shops are now located. Last time I was there, many months ago, there were quite a few ladder trucks and some E\-One Hurricane pumpers. I think the pumpers were sold within the last year.
There used to be the main graveyard at the old shops at 31st and California. Some new city buildings were constructed on this land which ate up a good portion of the graveyard land. Not sure how much is still left there.
Finally, at about 107th and Stony Island is where all City of Chicago surplus vehicles go to await sale to junkyards, etc.. The City has auctions where anyone can buy these old vehicles. They also are selling them online now. It's interesting to see when fire trucks come up for sale. They don't sell for very much considering what they orginally cost. Now seeing a lot less CFD vehicles up for auction since the city has bought so much new replacement equipment. For awhile they were selling 15-20 pieces every six months or so.
There used to be the main graveyard at the old shops at 31st and California. Some new city buildings were constructed on this land which ate up a good portion of the graveyard land. Not sure how much is still left there.
Finally, at about 107th and Stony Island is where all City of Chicago surplus vehicles go to await sale to junkyards, etc.. The City has auctions where anyone can buy these old vehicles. They also are selling them online now. It's interesting to see when fire trucks come up for sale. They don't sell for very much considering what they orginally cost. Now seeing a lot less CFD vehicles up for auction since the city has bought so much new replacement equipment. For awhile they were selling 15-20 pieces every six months or so.
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