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MABAS Division 27 Snorkel history

Aug 29

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 13 Comments

This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

Mabas Division 27 departments operated a few Snorkels over the years. The South Chicago Heights rig is the X- Louisville Kentucky Truck Co.2.

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classic Chicago Heights FD 85' Snorkel

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75' Snorkel fire truck

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Ward LaFrance H-Ranger Snorkel

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vintage 85' Snorkel from Matteson IL

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classic FWD 55' Snorkel from the Steger FD

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South Chicago Heights Fire Department history

Aug 2

Posted by Admin in Fire Department History, Historic fire apparatus, throwbackthursday | 2 Comments

This from Mike Summa:

 TBT-Truck 5 in South Chicago Heights was this 1960’s Ward LaFrance Hi-Ranger. I do not know the specs on this truck.  If anyone knows please fill in.
Mike Summa
South Chicago Heights FD Ward LaFrance hi-Ranger

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