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This is the latest installment from Bill Friedrich, exploring the fascinating history of Chicago Fire Department's Turret Wagon 6-7-2.
Turret Wagon 6-7-2 was officially organized on September 19, 1966, at the Chicago Fire Rescue Headquarters located at 1244 N Wells. The first vehicle assigned to this unit was a 1962 Willys Jeep FC150 4×4, designated G-196. In 1966, the Chicago Fire Department Shops took this base vehicle and fabricated a custom body equipped with twin deluge monitors capable of delivering an impressive 4,000 gallons per minute. This early version of the turret wagon was a crucial addition to the department’s ability to respond to large-scale fires and emergencies.
A second vehicle, G-248, was introduced later in 1967. It was built on a 1953 IHC M61 5-ton chassis, and again, the CFD Shops installed a new body with twin deluge monitors, this time increasing the flow rate to 10,000 gallons per minute. However, by the mid-1970s, G-248 was found to be structurally unsound. The original body and both monitors were then remounted onto another chassis, G-157, which had been a 1951 GMC M135 2½-ton 6×6 truck. This new configuration became known as "Big Mo" and was painted in the classic Civil Defense blue and white colors.
In 1977, "Big Mo" (G-157) continued to serve as a key asset for the department. The vehicle remained in service until February 13, 1975, when the company was disbanded. After its retirement, it was eventually placed in storage and later found its way to the CFD boneyard, where it remained for many years.
Throughout its history, Turret Wagon 6-7-2 showcased the evolving capabilities of the Chicago Fire Department in responding to major incidents. From its humble beginnings with a Willys Jeep to the powerful "Big Mo," the unit played a vital role in emergency operations and firefighting efforts across the city.