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Chicago FD Turret Wagon History (pt13) 6-7-5
Organized on 12-27-76 at 55 W Illinois St
12-22-76 – (G-366) 1975 MACK MB607T – (X-6-7-1) – 1976 CFD Shops fabricated and installed
Twin Stang hydraulic high-pressure monitors, capable of delivering up to 20,000 GPM.
2-8-82 – (G-374) 1975 Chevy C20 – 1978 CFD Shops fabricated and installed
Twin Eastman high-pressure monitors, capable of 4,000 GPM.
1-21-83 – Company disbanded to form 6-7-6
This turret wagon was a key part of the Chicago Fire Department's specialized equipment during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The original unit, G-366, was built on a Mack MB607T chassis and equipped with powerful Stang monitors. Later, it was replaced by G-374, which used a Chevrolet C20 chassis and Eastman monitors. These units were essential for high-volume water delivery during large fires and special incidents. Bill Friedrich’s photos provide a rare glimpse into the history and evolution of this unique piece of firefighting equipment.