Chicago's latest Engine Company made its official debut today. Engine 2, named *Christopher Wheatley*, was officially put into service this week and was formally christened this morning in a special ceremony. Attendees included Karl Klotz, Gordon J. Nord, Jr., and Larry Shapiro, who were on hand to capture the moment. Until the full set of photos is edited, here are two shots from Larry Shapiro’s collection.
![Chicago Fire Department fire boat dedication Christopher Wheatley]( "CFD_E2_5923A")
![Chicago Fire Department Engine 2 Fire Boat Christopher Wheatley]( "CFD_E2_0969B-LS")
The event drew a crowd of firefighters, local officials, and community members who gathered to witness the historic moment. The *Christopher Wheatley* is expected to play a vital role in emergency response along the city’s waterways, providing quick access to areas that are difficult to reach by land.
More photos will be shared tomorrow. Karl Klotz has already uploaded a gallery of Engine 2’s images [here], and another featuring the dedication ceremony [here]. If you missed the event, these photos offer a glimpse into the excitement and pride surrounding this new addition to the Chicago Fire Department.
Christopher Wheatley's mother smashes the champagne bottle to officially christen Chicago's new fire boat which went into service as Engine 2. Larry Shapiro photo
Chicago Engine 2, the new fire boat put on a display this morning after the dedication ceremony near the Chicago Firefighter Memorial at McCormick Place. Larry Shapiro photo
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