Vintage Chicago fire scene photos

This message comes from Eric Haak:

The first photo shows Engine 48's station on the far right, with a huge 5-11 fire burning just across the elevated tracks. The second image is a close-up of what I believe to be the very first snorkel basket that Bill Post mentioned a few weeks ago. This fire was classified as a 3-11 on November 2, 1959, at 1109 W. 63rd Street. It's a rare and interesting look at how the snorkel was used in an early fire scene, showing the firefighters in action from the basket.

vintage Chicago 5-11 Alarm fire scene

Vintage Chicago fire photo showing Engine 48’s house on the far right side with a massive 5-11 fire burning just on the opposite side of the elevated tracks. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown

classic Chicago FD Snorkel photo

Chicago firefighters in the basket of the first Snorkel operating during a 3-11 Alarm fire on November 2, 1959 at 1109 W. 63rd Street. Eric Haak collection, photographer unknown

These images are not only visually striking but also historically significant. They give us a glimpse into the past, showing how fire departments operated before modern equipment and technology became standard. The use of the snorkel basket in this early fire highlights the evolving methods and tools used by firefighters to tackle large-scale incidents. It's fascinating to see how these techniques were developed and refined over time.

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