I just came across some interesting information shared by Drew Smith. He mentioned that these photos are from the Goldblatt’s fire that happened at Central and Rand Roads in Mount Prospect on February 6, 1977 (he thinks he mistakenly referred to it as 1976 in a previous comment). These images show both Glenbrook’s and Mount Prospect’s Snorkels in action. Interestingly, you can see Glenbrook’s Snorkel before it underwent modifications at Pierce, including getting a new yellow paint job.
Drew also mentioned that he thought he had a picture of Rolling Meadows’ Snorkel at a racetrack, but unfortunately, he couldn't locate it. However, he did point me toward a webpage that features a three-quarter view of both Rolling Meadows’ and Libertyville’s Snorkels. You can check it out here: http://yngfire.com/index.php?topic=2952.0.
By the way, Larry Shapiro kindly provided some images of the Snorkel units discussed. One of them is from Glenbrook Rural FPD’s 1968 Ford/Pierce 75-foot Snorkel, taken before its rehabilitation. Another image shows Glenbrook’s Snorkel 8 after it received an enclosed Pierce Arrow cab and a fresh paint scheme in 1986. There’s also a shot of Mount Prospect’s Truck 2, a 1964 American LaFrance 900 Series 90-foot Aero Chief Snorkel equipped with a 1,000-gallon-per-minute pump. Additionally, there’s a picture of Rolling Meadows’ 1970 American LaFrance 90-foot 1000 Series Aero Chief Snorkel 630, which also featured a 1,000-gallon-per-minute pump.
This all brings back some great memories for those who were involved in firefighting during that era. It’s fascinating to see how these vehicles evolved over time. Drew Smith, who shared this information, is currently the Deputy Chief at the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District. Thanks again to Larry Shapiro for providing such detailed visuals!
Looking through these photos really highlights the evolution of firefighting equipment over the years. It’s amazing to see how much effort went into designing and maintaining these vehicles, especially given the challenges faced back then. I hope everyone enjoys this trip down memory lane as much as I have!
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