Virtual Fire Buffing in Chicago

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Here's a classic old CFD image...Back in the early 70's the late fire service author Paul Ditzel was authoring a new book on the history of firefighting..He spent several days with the CFD photo unit going over images to use..I was one lucky firefan because besides spending time with him in the photo unit I got to keep most of the photos that were printed up for the book. This is one of them. No location or date info on it, but snorkel 5 is the rig we see with the boom up...another snorkel is either moving or setting up..can't tell who though..and those with really sharp eyes can make out a big gun working..either from a squad or most likely a pressure wagon..A great photo to have in my collection and to share with you.