Chicago FD Hazardous Incident Team 5-1-1

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Here are some updated photos of Chicago’s Hazmat Company 5-1-1, based out of Engine 16. The unit, known as HIT 5-1-1, includes several specialized vehicles. 5-1-1A serves as the support vehicle, equipped with extra tools and supplies, while 5-1-11 is the mobile lab, featuring advanced equipment for on-site analysis. Notably, 5-1-11 also carries a robot designed for handling suspicious packages and other hazardous situations.

Squad 5-1-1 – FDG534 – 2002 American LaFrance Eagle heavy rescue
Squad 5-1-1A – FDG555 – 2006 International Hackney
Mobile Lab 5-1-11 – FDG569 – 2006 Ford F650 JC Supreme
Coordinator 5-1-0 – FDB633 – 2018 Ford Explorer

The team is well-equipped to handle a wide range of hazardous material incidents, from chemical spills to potential threats. These images give a nice look at how the unit is organized and what kind of gear they have on hand. It's always interesting to see how fire departments adapt their resources to meet modern challenges.

Chicago FD Haz Mat chief 5-1-0

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Chicago FD Haz Mat Unit 5-1-1

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Chicago FD Haz Mat Unit 5-1-1A

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Chicago FD Haz Mat Unit 5-1-11

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