I still don't understand the numbering system of Chicago apparatus?
Is there a significance to the pattern? Some are self explanatory such as Engine 78, Ladder 10, Ambulance 25, Squad 2, Battalion 18.
Why are some numbers hyphenated and others not? 5-2-1, 565, 644, 6-4-8.
I can understand the tie to the telegraph system, but a lot of this apparatus is too new for the telegraph system. ie this type of apparatus didn't exist back then.
Is there a significance to the pattern? Some are self explanatory such as Engine 78, Ladder 10, Ambulance 25, Squad 2, Battalion 18.
Why are some numbers hyphenated and others not? 5-2-1, 565, 644, 6-4-8.
I can understand the tie to the telegraph system, but a lot of this apparatus is too new for the telegraph system. ie this type of apparatus didn't exist back then.