This from Steve Redick:
I finally got a chance to take this in. It was very nice, much bigger than I expected. Rig shots were very hard to come by but got some cool stuff. The engine lettered for Rockdale does not belong to them from what I understand. I was happy to finally get to see the Peotone Snorkel.Steve
#1 by FD guy on May 6, 2015 - 6:25 AM
1970/ 1989 Ward Lafrance
SHOP # D375
EX ENG 106
EX ENG 113
#2 by Michael M on May 6, 2015 - 12:17 AM
Why are the hard suctions hoses on the roof of Engine 17? I am guessing it is one of the 1970 Ward LaFrance’s. Which Engine companies did it serve at before Backdraft?
#3 by Mike L on May 5, 2015 - 1:52 PM
C2/6907A is part of the Haz-Mat response but also to protect Bolt Field which is now a state owned airport right in the middle of Beecher, Peotone & Monee’s Fire Districts. Peotone will be getting Lockport Twp’s 1992 Amertek (former Rescue 5) when they put their “new” rig in service. That is the 1992 Oshkosh TA-3000 formally owned by New Lenox FPD.
#4 by MABAS Guy on May 5, 2015 - 1:22 PM
Geneva
New Lenox
Peotone
Orland Park
Bedford Park
Glen Ellyn
X ROSEMONT FD SNORKEL went to Southwest United Fire District tranning division not sure where it is at now but i understand it might be in the area still
#5 by DaveyB on May 5, 2015 - 11:23 AM
That old snorkel in Orland Park has been OOS for some time.
#6 by FARTIN' FRED on May 5, 2015 - 9:43 AM
Again, what is the infatuation with these ol’ snorkels, boys?
#7 by J Svens on May 5, 2015 - 9:43 AM
Don’t forget Glen Ellyn Snorkel 61 http://www.chicagoareafire.com/Div_12_GLYN_Sta1.html
#8 by John on May 5, 2015 - 9:36 AM
Clone 17 is really looking good.
#9 by MABAS Guy on May 5, 2015 - 8:54 AM
6907A ( mini pumper is part of the hazmat response unit
#10 by Crabby Milton on May 5, 2015 - 5:43 AM
That old WARD LaFRANCE is interesting. I don’t recall ever seeing a rig with hard suction hose on the roof.
#11 by Frank on May 4, 2015 - 11:47 PM
Who owns the Yellow mini pumper
#12 by MABAS 21 on May 4, 2015 - 10:12 PM
That is actually the former Normal, IL Snorkel 10 which Peotone bought. Evergreen Park SS3 is the former Wilmette snorkel. The only other 2 snorkels still around in the metro area are Orland 6004 and Bedford Park 705.
#13 by Admin on May 4, 2015 - 11:50 PM
what about the Snorkel in New Lenox? http://chicagoareafire.com/Div_19_NLNX_Sta1.html
#14 by 0.03 on May 5, 2015 - 9:55 AM
Geneva has their snorkel too
#15 by Bill C. on May 4, 2015 - 10:12 PM
No Chuck, THAT is NOT the old Wilmette rig . THIS Snorkel was bought by Peotone from the Normal IL Fire Dept.
#16 by The DH on May 4, 2015 - 9:50 PM
It is from Normal IL
#17 by Chuck on May 4, 2015 - 9:47 PM
I believe that’s Wilmette’s old Snorkel.
#18 by FARTIN' FRED on May 4, 2015 - 9:38 PM
…& what’s the big sensation with the ol’ snorkel?
#19 by FARTIN' FRED on May 4, 2015 - 9:37 PM
Is that the ‘engine 17’ from the “Backdraft” movie?
#20 by Westside on May 4, 2015 - 9:29 PM
the Rockdale rig is a Smeal Demo that they lettered for Joe’s Funeral. it is not their’s. nice touch by Smeal.
#21 by Andy on May 4, 2015 - 9:07 PM
Love that old snorkel