More from Dan McInerney about Engine 77’s house on the day it was closed. Here are some descriptions of the images:

  • Close-up views from both the officer and engineer's sides, highlighting the tight fit within the firehouse.
  • Exterior of the firehouse on a cold January day, just under 16 hours before its final closing.
  • This 1984 E-One 1250/500 was photographed during a visit in the late '80s or early '90s. The image shows the apparatus outside the quarters so the apparatus floor could be cleaned. While primarily an equipment photo, it also captures the front of the building with the sign “WE NEVER CLOSE.” Above the door is a large medallion featuring a small skull, likely representing a goat—symbolic of the tough, resilient nature of this firehouse and the neighborhood it served. Notice the condition of the house to the south; it reflected the state of the area at the time, which would soon change.
  • Joker stand – a classic piece of firehouse equipment used for training.
  • The next set of photos showcases my grandfather’s retirement badge from 1952, when he retired as one of two engineers at Engine 77. At that time, the department still operated on a two-platoon system. He joined the Chicago Fire Department in 1917, was promoted to Engineer at E77 in 1935, and served until his retirement in 1952.
Chicago Fire Department Engine 77's last day

Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department Engine 77's last day

Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department Engine 77's last day

Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department Engine 77 1984 E-ONE Hurricane

Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department Engine 77's last day

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Chicago Fire Department retiree badge

Dan McInerney photo

Chicago Fire Department retirement badge

Dan McInerney photo

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