Images from Steve Redick from the Goldblatt’s Department Store fire in the winter of 1977.
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
Posts Tagged Ford/Pierce/Snorkel
This from Josh Boyajian:
Here is a picture of our old Snorkel that i have from my old photos. I couldn’t find out the specifications but here you go. Also i attached two of my dad’s photos from the 80’s. One is from a Fire in Berwyn at Ridgeland and Cermak, and the other one was at a different fire on Cermak Road in Berwyn.
Stickney Fire Department Snorkel 1204. Josh Boyajian photo
Stickney Fire Department Snorkel at fire scene. Jeff Boyajian photo
Stickney Fire Department Snorkel at fire scene. Jeff Boyajian photo
Images from Larry Shapiro on one extremely cold Sunday in February of 1977 at the 4th Alarm Goldblatt’s fire in Mount Prospect.
Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenbrook FPD Snorkel in the rear of the Goldblatt’s store in 1977. Larry Shapiro photo
Another shot of the Glenbrook FPD Snorkel in the rear of the Goldblatt’s store in 1977. Larry Shapiro photo
A canvas tarp was used to protect parts of the unit from the water spray that subsequently froze. Larry Shapiro photo
Glenbrook Snorkel shown with two Mount Prospect engines in their former yellow and white colors. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo
The Glenbrook FPD was a recent name change for the Glenview Rural FPD seen on the Snorkel boom. Larry Shapiro photo
Mount Prospect Snorkel working at the Goldblatt’s fire. Larry Shapiro photo
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
Drew Smith archives
Drew Smith archives
Drew Smith archives
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
Glenside added to the site
Aug 10
The Glenside Fire Protection District in Glendale Heights has been added to the site. Glenside is in MABAS Division 12 and runs out of a single station at the corner of Fullerton Avenue and Bloomingdale Road. The station was originally built in 1970 and underwent an extensive renovation which ended in 2004. They have two Medtec ambulances, a new 2010 Ferrara Inferno engine, two E-ONE HP75 quints, and a Pierce engine. Glenside also houses one of three MABAS Division 12 Haz Mat trailers.
The Glenside Fire Protection District station at 1608 Bloomingdale Road. Larry Shapiro photo
The majority of Glenside apparatus is presently painted black over red. Prior to adding the black roofs, apparatus was white over red beginning in 1996. During the early years of the department, the apparatus was a bright yellow that was also reflected in their patch.
Glenside Engine 711 was formerly Engine 701 as delivered in 1989 by Pierce in what was the department's yellow. Larry Shapiro collection
In 1996, Glenside switched from yellow apparatus to red with a white roof as seen in this delivery photo of Quint 705. Larry Shapiro photo
Prior to purchasing the first E-ONE quint in 1986, Glenside ran this 1972 Ford C/Pierce 55' Snorkel as Engine 5 with a 1,000-GPM pump and 500 gallons of water. Larry Shapiro collection
