This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
Mabas Division 24 at one time or another over the years had the following Snorkels in service, the only one I do not have a photo of is Tinley Park. If anyone has a shot of it feel free to add it in. The Gary rig is the X-South Holland.
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#1 by Erik H on July 26, 2019 - 2:24 PM
I always thought it was the Harvey Snorkel that was re-chassised to the Pierce that Channahon used.
#2 by Ted on July 26, 2019 - 10:43 AM
Which Department provided the Channahon Snorkel?
#3 by Batt10 on July 26, 2019 - 5:31 AM
Channahon’s Snorkel is just down I55 @ the Gardner FD now.
#4 by Big Moe on July 25, 2019 - 6:28 PM
Thanks Wayne. What a collection of photos. I worked on two Snorkels in my career. Much prefer a stick or a tower.
#5 by MABAS 21 on July 25, 2019 - 1:53 PM
Forgot about Geneva. Channahon sold theirs
#6 by Matthew G on July 25, 2019 - 1:07 PM
Doesn’t Geneva still have theirs as well?
#7 by Andy on July 25, 2019 - 1:00 PM
Channahon I believe also still has theirs
#8 by MABAS 21 on July 25, 2019 - 9:07 AM
Great pics Wayne!
Also Bedford Park.
Glen Ellyn is the only other suburban one that I know of, being that Orland and Frankfort are both gone.
#9 by DENNIS on July 25, 2019 - 8:05 AM
Awesome pictures Wayne, now the only department with a snorkel near MABAS 24 is Evergreen Park and that’s a small one.
#10 by CrabbyMilton on July 25, 2019 - 7:22 AM
Take note of that ALF 900 in the background of the Riverdale picture.
#11 by CrabbyMilton on July 25, 2019 - 7:19 AM
Nice historical pictures.
No mistaken a SNORKEL.