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Firemen Show Versatility of $75,000 Snorkel Unit
Cedar Rapids unveils a 75 foot double-boom snorkel fire truck costing $46,000 mounted on a 42 foot chassis. The unit allows one man aloft with a 1,000 gallon per minute nozzle, controlled from below, and can be operated by two firemen or ground staff. It features hydraulic control, a loud speaker system, and a basket spray option. The unit promises manpower savings and enhanced rescues, replacing the old aerial ladder.
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Jerry Elsey
Cedar Rapids
Jesse Hunter
Midwest
Hunter
Fred Carr
Pitman Co
Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
Central Fire Station
First Street