Jeff Rudolph spotted a familiar relic.
Skokie’s old ’69 Pirsch Snorkel. It was sadly heading to a scrapyard in Wisconsin. It was picked up from Jim Carews place in Bristol, WI. After it was placed out of service in the mid 90’s it was sold to Wally Mitchel, then Jim. It was used to put up radio towers and antennas. Take note of the missing basket, as well as anything else that was on it. Also look at the trailer its being hauled on. The guy only made it 1 mile and a State Trooper had him pulled over for an unsafe load.
In other Skokie Fire Department news, Jeff mentions the following;
- Tower 16 is back from being refurbished by Pierce. It is not yet in service.
- Engine 17’s Pierce Saber will be in Tipton, IN at RPI for several months being refurbished.