This from Eric Haak:
I took advantage of a slow Saturday (6/17) to go see some rigs that I do not normally get an opportunity to see. Far south suburban Manhattan Fire Protection District was training in a fairly large late-1800’s farm house which is currently owned by the park district. Once the training was over, the old house was burned to the ground. It was kind of an interesting setup as there was a historic round barn which needed to be protected so they had Peotone’s Truck 14 set up and ready just in case of an emergency.
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
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Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
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#1 by Aidan Hughes on June 24, 2017 - 9:00 PM
Is Snorkel Squad 71 in bad condition
#2 by LT501 on June 23, 2017 - 3:34 PM
I have to commend both Frankfort and Smeal for reviving the Snorkel for fire service use. They have been a proven asset in Chicago, Evergreen Park and many other communities. The problems that Frankfort is experiencing are no different than those that occur when any truck or car manufacturer comes out with a brand new model. There are bound to be glitches. It’s a learning experience. I am certain Chicago will have their share of glitches with their new Rosenbauers. As for Frankfort’s Tower, since they have not had any buyers (the rig has no pump or water tank), I would suggest they load it with specialized rescue gear, and run it area-wide as a “Rescue/Tower”. This way they would have most all their rescue equipment on one rig that would given them aerial rescue capability as well. They could cross-staff it with the engine/ambulance crew at any of their five stations.
#3 by Rich on June 20, 2017 - 9:32 PM
What a fu—ed up management staff they have. Just buy rigs and NO thought at all on the needs. I guess new and cool will buy it!
#4 by Inside LincolnWay on June 20, 2017 - 8:37 AM
Squad 71 is OOS & is back at Smeal. The issue seems to be with the outriggers & the leveling system. Engine 71(2009 Pierce Puc) is back running in its place. The district was quoted a price of about 150k to put a pump on the tower from Pierce. Maybe that could be a option for them.
#5 by Michael M on June 19, 2017 - 11:11 PM
With the Snorkel back at Smeal, what are they running out of station 71?
#6 by Tim on June 19, 2017 - 9:55 PM
Monee just ordered a pierce 100ft platform delivery in 2018 makes me wonder why they didn’t buy Frankfort tower
#7 by Tim on June 19, 2017 - 9:03 PM
Frankfort I noticed does not keep apparatus for more than 5-10 years must be nice to have that much money to throw away the snorkel has many problems with the snorkel from what I hear
#8 by Brian on June 19, 2017 - 1:15 PM
What are the issues with the smeal snorkel, the apparatus or the snorkel device?
#9 by Jim on June 18, 2017 - 11:40 PM
The Snorkel is out of service again and back at Smeal, how they ever justified buying it and parking the tower ladder is a great mystery.
#10 by Tim on June 18, 2017 - 9:36 PM
Frankfort should keep the tower rumor is that the snorkel is a piece of junk
#11 by Bat10 on June 18, 2017 - 7:35 PM
Our Tower is currently for sale & is kept @ Engine 74 quarters.
#12 by Michael M on June 18, 2017 - 6:28 PM
I thought so too! I am surprised to see the Frankfort tower in the photos! I know they recently took delivery of a brand new tanker!
#13 by harry on June 18, 2017 - 5:09 PM
I thought Frankfort got rid of the tower ladder and yet it is in the pictures