Former Verplank Snorkel Fails Ladder Test

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

Just read my upstate newspaper, In it there is a story about Middleburghs ladder truck [old Verplank Snorkel] that had failed its ladder test and will need over $4,000.00 worth of work done to it. They replaced it with a 1998 model ladder truck that they bought from a used dealer.

Edited January 22, 2009 by PCFD ENG58

[markmets415 524]

Here she is, photo credit to John Kenealy from the Verplank website

[irishfire2491 24]

SADD to hear It had last many good faithful years.

[Guest FFNick]

Too bad. That was a good rig. Hopefully it served them well for the time that they had it. $4,000 does not sound like a lot of money, but it is a 1973.

[VAEMC 10]

SADD to hear It had last many good faithful years.

Probably stills goes higher then the new one.

Edited January 24, 2009 by VAEMC

[irishfire2491 24]

Probably stills goes higher then the new one.

haha Thanks ROB!!!

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

Stopped by the Middleburg N.Y. firehouse today to place a bid on the old Snorkel only to find out that they allready sold it to the local quarry. Will try to get some photos next time up to Schoharie county. :angry:

[Lthmh13 3]

Probably stills goes higher then the new one.

Easy there!!! the Snorkel was a great truck!!! As long as we keep Irish Fire off the Bronto................ it's a great truck too!! LOL.

[MoFire390 118]

thats like trying to take a pacifier from a 3 month old!!!