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Snorkel advantage/disadvantages
Posted by Joe from Ashland, CO, US on July 13, 2007
I am a member of the Board of Directors on my department and I am researching the request of our Chief to purchase a used 1979 Pierce/Osh Kosh Snorkel. First of all we are a small volunteer department with 25 members. We have approximately 2 businesses and 3 one+ story homes. I was wondering to you what are the disadvantages of purchasing a Snorkel truck of this sort or a articulating water tower? Thanks.
Thanks Joe, assuming that the Chief has done his homework, it's possible that this truck might be priced right and could be a reasonable investment. We typically suggest that ANY used device include an Aerial Certificate for safe operations. Other than that, certain aerial devices have certain advantages; the Snorkel device offers a nice "up-&-over" reach on a building. We usually see these devices in a more populated area, meaning that they might have limited use on low-rise buildings. ("side-reach"...or full horizontal "stretch" is not offered on this type of device) ~ however the Snorkel offers a wide sweeping master stream when needed. In any event, considering the device that is nearly 30-years old, some FD's feel that it might have served its best time, depending on cost and need of any service or repairs needed.
Good luck on your project.
