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Hey everyone,
I just pulled out some old photos and memories from the archives. Let me share a few gems I've stumbled upon.
The first one is something I think I got from Chuck Madderom. It's an incredibly rare picture of the famous Snorkel Squad 3 operating with a Snorkel. Unfortunately, I don't have any details about where or when it was taken, but I absolutely adore this shot. The rig in the photo is the original Snorkel, which was later restored by ALF in the 90s. As many of you know, my dad was the captain of this company, and I even had the chance to ride along on one of the foam pressure trucks a couple of times when I lived on Erie Street. That building is long gone now.
*Photographer unknown*
Here's another great fire enthusiast photo. It looks like a still alarm at 59th & Lafayette—or maybe it's Lasalle or even Perry... I can't quite recall now—but it was definitely sometime in the mid-70s. You can see fire bursting out of the side of the building, and a truckman holding the door shut after forcing entry while the engine lines are being deployed. My dad is visible in the white helmet on the right side of the photo. I remember riding in the 12th battalion buggy to this call. These were typical fires for the old 12th battalion back in those days.
*Photo by Steve Redick*
This next one is a bit fuzzier in my memory, but I think it was taken around 0300 hours, probably in the late 80s. I was coming home from some bar and snapped this photo. I think it was a fairly well-known restaurant back then—does anyone else remember it? If so, feel free to chime in with more details!
*Photo by Steve Redick*
Lastly, let’s take a look at this touching image. Back in March 1987, Detroit tragically lost three firefighters in a major warehouse fire. The following day, a cartoon appeared in the paper that really resonated with me. I loved it so much that I purchased a lithograph of it from the newspaper. This has always been a deeply emotional image for me.
I hope you enjoyed these little glimpses into the past. Firefighting has always been such a big part of my family's history, and it’s amazing how these old photos bring everything back to life. Let me know if you recognize any of these locations or have stories to share!
Take care,
Steve