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Hank Sajovic provided us with the fire alarm office's extra alarm tab and box card for the 5-11 Alarm at O'Hare Field on March 9, 1963. It seems that none of the companies scheduled for the 5-11 alarm actually went to work, based on the times listed. A friend who was on duty at Engine 56 that day mentioned that all 5-11 companies were held up, as far as he recalls.Steve
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This event remains a significant part of Chicago Fire Department history. The 5-11 Alarm refers to a major response involving multiple fire companies, typically called when a large or complex fire is reported. In this case, the delay in company deployment raises questions about communication, coordination, or possible confusion during the incident. These historical records help preserve the memory of such events and provide valuable insights into how emergency responses were handled in the past. As more stories like this come to light, they continue to enrich our understanding of the challenges faced by firefighters in the 1960s.
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