Crime & Safety

A View from Above

A ride in "the snorkel" reveals a view of Glen Ellyn from above the treetops.

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While taking a few pictures of a Sunday training session with the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company, I was offered a great opportunity to hop in the basket of the snorkel: a 78 ft. extendable arm on the back of the firetruck.

I snapped some pictures from the top, revealing a unique view of downtown Glen Ellyn from above the treetops.

Hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them. A special thanks to Glen Ellyn's firefighters for this incredible opportunity. 

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