The American LaFrance Fire Engine Company was formed in 1903. Apparatus built by International included horse drawn steamers, hose wagons, and hook & ladders to chemical engines, water towers and combinations.
The International Fire Engine Company, corporate predecessor of American LaFrance, built some steam power fire engines between 1903-1907. Diven as the LaFrance Manufacturing Company selling hand powered equipment. Founded in 1873 by Truckson LaFrance and his partners, including Alexander S. With roots that go back to approximately 1832, the companies that went on to become American LaFrance built hand-drawn, horse-drawn, and steam-powered fire engines. The American LaFrance Fire Engine Company was one of the oldest fire apparatus manufacturers in America. It was announced Friday, Januthey would cease operations. The company was located in Summerville, South Carolina. Iselin Volunteer Fire Company #1 1222 Green StreetĮmergency Dial 911 Non-Emergency: 73 Station Fax: 73 E-mail: © 2021 Firehouse Solutions (A Service of Technology Reflections, Inc.Fire apparatus manufacturer, Commercial VehiclesĪmerican LaFrance (ALF) was an American vehicle manufacturer which focused primarily on the production of fire engines, fire aerials, and emergency apparatus such as ambulance and rescue vehicles. It was removed from service in February 2018, and sold to a fire truck reseller. 9-2 was replaced with the 2015 Seagrave.Įngine 9-5 was a 1997 Sutphen 2000 GPM pumper with a 500 gallon tank. It was removed from service in August 2015, and donated to the Almeria Volunteer Fire Department in Troy, Alabama. It was retired in October 2012.Įngine 9-2 was a 1997 Sutphen 2000 GPM pumper with a 500 gallon water tank. It was retired in October 2012.ĩ-3-2 was a 1998 Ford Expedition command vehicle assigned to the Deputy Chief. 9-6 remained in active service until 2008, being replaced by the 2007 Seagrave.ĩ-3-1 was a 1998 Ford Expedition command vehicle assigned to the Chief. In 1991, Engine 9-6 returned to the American LaFrance factory where a modern, six man enclosed cab, enhanced emergency lights, and other safety features were retrofitted.
This photo shows the original configuration with open jumpseats.
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This Chevy Suburban was assigned first to the Chief, then later the Deputy Chief before being retired in 1992.Įngine 9-6 was a 1984 American LaFrance Century Series 1500 GPM pumper. It was later reassigned to the Deputy Chief before being retired in 1990. 9-3-7 was placed in service as an air cascade unit and served until replaced by the 1991 International/Saulsbury air truck.Ī Dodge Diplomat sedan was purchased and assigned to the Fire Marshal. In 1984, a used 1982 Chevy van was purchased from Sieman's Corporation and outfitted by TASC with three 6000 PSI compressed air storage bottles. It was retired in 1997, being replaced by the 1997 Sutphen. It was originally delivered in a solid yellow color.Įngine 9-2 was repainted with a white roof and had reflective striping applied in 1986. This engine served until replaced by the 1997 Sutphen.Įngine 9-5 with new paint scheme, reflective striping, and new emergency lights.Įngine 9-2 was a 1978 American LaFrance Century Series 1500 GPM pumper. This photo shows the original paint and emergency lighting scheme. She was the first apparatus delivered in yellow livery. 9-2-4 served until 1999.Įngine 9-5 was a 1974 American LaFrance 1000 Series 1500 GPM pumper. It was refurbished in 1986, with the original 75' aerial replaced with a 100' aerial, and the color changed from red to yellow. Ladder 9-2-4 was a 1964 American France 100' aerial. The bell, shown mounted mid-ship, is used by the Fire Company for memorial services to this day. Iselin Volunteer Fire Company #1 - District 9ġ922 Clinton Chemical Truck.