This from Larry Shapiro:
Here are the Frankfort FPD engines, tender, and quint to go along with the ambulances and buggy posted before
Frankfort FPD Squad 71 – 2009 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/500/30 PUC. Larry Shapiro photo
Frankfort FPD Ladder 72 – 2008 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/500 75’quint. Larry Shapiro photo
Frankfort FPD Tender 73 – 2017 Pierce Enforce 1500/2500/30. Larry Shapiro photo
Frankfort FPD Engine 74 – 2014 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/1000/30. Larry Shapiro photo
Frankfort FPD Engine 75 – 2009 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/500/30 . Larry Shapiro photo
#1 by CrabbyMilton on June 3, 2019 - 6:11 AM
Great pics there.
#2 by Mike L on June 2, 2019 - 6:58 PM
They went from the Des Plaines Valley mutual aid numbers (700 series) to being Eng 1, 2, 3, etc, to the new Laraway/Lincolnway numbers with their having the 70s series.
#3 by Michael m on June 2, 2019 - 1:21 PM
Very nice photos! I wonder if the 75 foot ladder has been enough for them or if they are going to get a 100ft ladder in the future?
#4 by Martin on June 2, 2019 - 10:57 AM
Tower was sold if I’m not mistaken
#5 by Rich on June 2, 2019 - 10:21 AM
What happened to the tower??
#6 by Austin on June 2, 2019 - 10:01 AM
Mike, I don’t think any driver thinks that when driving. In fact I can’t think of really that many other departments that do that. However you are correct, I just don’t think the average driver sees it that way.
Chris, that was the biggest waste of money and the Snorkel was nothing but problems. It had so many issues that the lemon law took effect, and it was returned to Smeal. They are back to a regular ladder truck again.
#7 by Chris on June 2, 2019 - 8:49 AM
What ever happened with there Snorkel ? Seems to have dropped off the face of the earth. There was so much hype with it and now you don’t even see it or know what happened with it.
#8 by Mike C on June 2, 2019 - 7:26 AM
I’m trying to figure out the numbering on their rigs. Just curious to know their logic from ladder 2, Engine 5, and Engine 73, 74, etc..
Based on DOT standards, the striping above the rear axle of Engine 2 and Ladder 2 indicates that you should steer towards the pump panel, and cab. Was the striping put on this way with intensions for added safety or for some other reasons? This is definitely a strange idea since this is not a critical area that poses a threat to the crew when responding. I’d like to hear other opinions on this.