This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-The Phoenix Fire Dept.’s E1706, a 1985 Kenworth/FMC 1000/750.Mike Summa
Phoenix Engine 1706 – 1985 Kenworth/FMC Omega 1000/750.
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more from Wayne Stuart:
Gentlemen just ask and you may receive, I just so happen to have a couple of photos of the Snorkel at work. Photos of it working were pretty rare back in those days. It originally ran as the downtown Truck Company out of Station 1. The first fire was at 10th & Broadway in the late 60’s, not sure where the second fire took place, may have been on Washington St. in the 500 block in the same era.The third photo was it’s last resting place, again not sure of the location.
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Wayne Stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
Wayne Stuart collection
This from Wayne Stuart fro #TBT
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1963 Maxim/Snorkel. It had an 85′ boom and carried Maxim serial #2414. It ran as Snorkel Co.1 for many years. It was rebuilt and modified numerous times.
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This from Mike Summa:
For TBT- The Bridgeview Fire Dept. once ran this 1960’s Ford C/Darley as Engine 410. Here it sits after being placed out of service, destination unknown.Mike Summa
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This from Mike Summa for #TBT:
For TBT-Oak Forest Truck 95, a 1972 Seagrave/Pierce 1250/500/75′ snorkel.Mike Summa
Oak Forest Truck 95, a 1972 Seagrave/Pierce 1250/500/75′ snorkel.
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This from Mike Summa:
For #TBT-Homewood Engine 12, a 1957 FWD 1000/?
Homewood Fire Department history
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This from Mike Summa:
TBT-Truck 5 in South Chicago Heights was this 1960’s Ward LaFrance Hi-Ranger. I do not know the specs on this truck. If anyone knows please fill in.Mike Summa
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This from Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
Northfield Engine 3, a classic American LaFrance 800 Series engine
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This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:
The Brookfield Fire Department operated this 1970 Seagrave / Snorkel. It had a 1250 GPM pump and was an 85 footer. Big Mo might enjoy this photo.
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Brookfield Fire Department operated this 1970 Seagrave / Snorkel. It had a 1250 GPM pump and was an 85 footer. Wayne Stuart collection
And from our archives:
Brookfield FD Seagrave/85′ Pitman Snorkel. Larry Shapiro photo
Brookfield FD Seagrave/85′ Pitman Snorkel. Larry Shapiro photo
From Larry Shapiro for #TBT:
Here are other American LaFrance Aero Chief units from my collection in addition to the Zion unit that was featured preciously.
Reg.# 12-1-1314
1969 ALF 900 Series Aero Chief 90 from Elgin, IL. Larry Shapiro photo
Reg.# 8-1-429
1967 ALF 900 Series Aero Chief 90 from LaGrange, IL
Originally delivered as a quint, this Aero Chief had it’s pump and tank removed. A large equipment compartment replaced the pump. Larry Shapiro photo
Reg.# 14-1-2331
1971 ALF 1000 Series Aero Chief 90 Quint from Libertyville, IL. Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Reg.# 14-1-2131
1970 ALF 1000 Series Aero Chief 90 Quint from Rolling Meadows, IL. Larry Shapiro photo
Data and narrative for these photos is from THE AMERICAN LAFRANCE AERO CHIEF PROJECT
This website is the result of a twelve year project to document the production and history of the American LaFrance Aero Chief. The Aero Chief was introduced in 1962 and continued in production until 1974. 171 Aero Chief platforms were built. It came in three sizes: 70′, 80′, and 90′. Most Aero Chiefs were built on the custom American LaFrance chassis, but there were several built on various commercial chassis. Many of them had pumps and even more had tandem rear axles.
The photos on this site come from a variety of sources. I have photgraphed 65 of them, but the remainder come from many other photographers, including Glenn Vincent, Mike Martinelli, Scott Berringer, Kevin McKeon, Garry Kadzielawski, Bill Friedrich, Don Feipel, Bill Hattersley, Paul Barrett, Scott Mattson, John Floyd, Al Whitlock, Don Loeb, Dan Decher, Ralph Decker, Jon Umbdenstock, Ron Bogardus, Wayne Sorensen, Chuck Madderom, Richard Bartlett, Dave Stewardson, Ken Wible, John Langley, Todd Lincoln, Dan Jasina, Tom Shepherd, Mark Rzepnicki, Andrew Henry, Mike Bakunis, and a host of others whose names have faded from my feeble memory. If you have sent me photos and you can’t find your name, please contact me and it will be immediately corrected. Additional photos came from many of the fire departments who owned Aero Chiefs. To all these contributors, I am forever in your debt.
The information on this website will be updated as it becomes available. Any additional information or photos are always welcome. Please contact me through the link at the bottom of this page. Thank you and enjoy!
