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
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
#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