June 26, 2025

Lake County Indiana Snorkel History

This is from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

Over the years, several fire departments in Lake County, Indiana, operated Snorkel aerial ladder trucks. Gary Fire Department had two units at different times, with one coming from South Holland. The Griffith rig originally came from New Albany, Indiana, while the Mattoon ALF served in both St. John and Shelby, Indiana. Hammond Fire Department ran two Snorkel companies simultaneously—Snorkel 1 and Snorkel 2. Although Munster is located within Lake County, it falls under Mabas Division 24. The Crown Point unit was sourced from Snohomish County, Washington, where it was purchased as a demo model.

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Maxim 85' Snorkel

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Maxim Pierce 85' Snorkel

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Crown 65' Snorkel

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American France Aero Chief Snorkel

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Maxim Pierce 85' Snorkel

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Maxim Pierce 85' Snorkel

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Mack CF 85' Snorkel

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American France Aero Chief 90 Snorkel

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American France Aero Chief Snorkel

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Mack CF 55' Snorkel

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These photos are part of Wayne Stuart's collection and offer a rare glimpse into the history of aerial firefighting equipment in northern Indiana. Each image tells a story of the past, showing how these powerful machines were used to protect communities across the region. Whether it's a Maxim, Crown, or American France unit, each Snorkel represents a piece of local fire service history that deserves to be remembered.

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