This from Ryan Lee on the topic of Chicago ordering new squads:

1996 E-ONE Cyclone 65’ Snorkel 1000/300. Asking $69,000. Fenton Fire Equipment photo

Options go in order from far fetched to downright silly.

• Option 1 – Don’t buy it at all since new ones are on the way.
• Option 1A – Re-paint, gut pump compartment, and install large transverse compartment.
• Option 2 – Remove the Snorkel (assuming it’s certified), remount on another existing Snorkel Squad chassis.
• Option 2A – Repaint and leave as is, rewrite the contract regarding engineers vs. drivers, put in service.

Discuss….

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