‘A Christmas Story’ Fire Truck, a 1938 LaFrance, Still in Working Order
The fire truck that arrived to rescue Flick from the flag pole is owned and operated by the Chippawa Volunteer Fire Fighters' Association.
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Fort Atkinson (WI) FD to Honor Firefighters Who Died in Apparatus Crash 100 Years Ago
On Dec. 17, 1923, the city’s new American LaFrance fire truck crashed while responding to a call, killing three firefighters.
Retired Elgin (IL) Firefighter Has Tons of Pumper Memories
Owning a vintage fire truck takes a good deal of money, time, and talent. Apparatus enthusiasts appreciate people like John Tobin.
1920 American LaFrance Chemical Fire Truck Donated to Portsmouth (NH) FD
A 1920 American LaFrance Chemical Fire Truck was donated to the Portsmouth Fire Department by Friends of Italian Americans and Bayberry Vintage Autos.
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A History of LTI and Ephrata’s Ladder Trucks, Part 2
Part 1 described LTI’s development as an influential player in the ladder truck market. Part 2 continues the story.
Editor’s Opinion | Chris Mc Loone: A Lot Can Happen in Two Years
When I last wrote, my fire company was in the planning stages for two new engines.
1897 American LaFrance Delivered to Sacramento (CA) Regional Fire Museum
Members of the Stockton (CA) Firefighters Local 456 delivered this 1897 American LaFrance Steamer to Sacramento Regional Fire Museum Tuesday.
Century-Old Piece of Fire History Rides in Canada Day Parade in Sarnia, Ontario
In 1921, Sarnia (Ontario, Canada) Fire Rescue began a program that would motorize its fire apparatus.
Whitman Square (NJ) Fire District’s 1981 American LaFrance Pumper Restored
Whitman Square Fire District buys back its old pumper and restores it.