This from Drew Smith:
These are from the Goldblatt’s fire at Central and Rand Roads in Mount Prospect on Sunday, February 6, 1977 ( think I said it was 1976 in the earlier comment) and shows both Glenbrook’s and MP’s Snorkels in operation. The GB Snorkel is before they sent it to Pierce for the new cab and chassis with it’s yellow paint.
Thought I had a picture of Rolling Meadow’s Snorkel at the race track but can’t find it.
Just came across this page which shows a ¾ shot of RM and Libertyville snorkels. http://yngfire.com/index.php?topic=2952.0
Drew Smith
Deputy Chief
Prospect Heights Fire Protection District
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Larry Shapiro submitted images of the Snorkel units mentioned.
Glenbrook FPD 1968 Ford/Pierce 75′ Snorkel before the rehab. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenbrook Snorkel 8 received an enclosed Pierce Arrow cab and new paint scheme in 1986. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect Truck 2 was a 1964 American LaFrance 900 Series 90′ Aero Chief Snorkel with a 1,000-GPM pump. Larry Shapiro photo
Rolling Meadows 1970 American LaFrance 90′ 1000 Series Aero Chief Snorkel 630 had a 1,000-GPM pump. Larry Shapiro photo
