Chicago FD history
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The original Snorkel, known then as a Giraffe, is shown here working this 5-11 Alarm fire in Chicago. The unit was built in 1958 and delivered to the city for use as a tree trimmer. Note the tree guard above the cab. This image was taken before the boom was piped with steel, as the 3″ hoe line is lashed along the boom sections.
Images from a 5-11 Alarm fire with 1 Special at 540 N. Orleans Street, February 9, 1965. The photographer is unknown
More historic photos from Chicago – the photographers are unknown
Chicago major fires from 1956
Classic Chicago fire scene photos from 1955
Images of three separate fires at Chicago City Hall over the years