Vintage Chicago fire scene photos

Here's a message from Eric Haak:

The first image shows Engine 48’s station on the far right, with a huge 5-11 fire burning just across the elevated tracks. The second photo 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 quite rare to see an early use of the snorkel basket in action, and these photos are really interesting for anyone into Chicago fire history.

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 offer a glimpse into a significant moment in Chicago fire department history. The 5-11 alarm was one of the highest classifications, indicating a large-scale fire that required multiple units and heavy equipment. The presence of the snorkel basket, which allowed firefighters to reach higher floors without ladders, was a major advancement at the time. It's fascinating to see how the fire department operated back then, especially with such a dramatic scene captured on film.

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