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Twenty-two engine companies responded to the OLA fire, along with 7 truck (hook & ladder) companies and up to 10 squads. In 1958, the Chicago Fire Department consisted of 126 engine companies, 59 hook-and-ladder companies, and 13 rescue squads, divided into 30 battalions in 6 divisions. The record for the number of people rescued at a single fire by the Chicago Fire Department was set at Our Lady of the Angels. In less than 15 minutes, firefighters rescued at least 160 children and nuns from the school. I believe the list of engine companies shown here is complete, I'm not sure about the others. If you know of any other CFD companies that responded to the OLA fire, please contact webmaster@olafire.com.
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