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Ward LaFrance Ultravision - GA_Dave - 07-10-2006
Ward LaFrance introduced the Ultravision cab in 1962. It's four piece windshield offered excellent forward visibility and makes this one of the most easily recognizeable apparatus ever built. When first introduced, it was called the Mark I by Ward LaFrance. Around 1970, WLF began using the Presidential and Constellation series of names for their various custom and commercial chassis apparatus lines. The pumper in the Presidential series was called the Ambassador, and the name became synonymous with the Ultravision cab, regardless of when it was built or what type of rig it was.
From a production standpoint, the chassis was called a Model 80, 85, or 87. The Model 80 has the motor located between the jumpseats. The Model 85 has it between the driver and officer seats. The Model 87 was designated for those units built by Maxim, with Maxim badging, that were built after Ward LaFrance closed.
I am compiling a database of all Ultravision apparatus. This database will be based on each rigs "Spec Number" which consisted of the model number followed by the production number. I will be posting Ultravision rigs from my collection, complete with all pertinent information and I'm hoping that many of you add to those I post. Please include any and all information that you have, but don't worry if you have no info to post, someone will. Many of these rigs may have been photographed at their second or third FD's. If you know any historical background, please include it as well. Thanks!
Engine 2, Citizens Hose Company #2, Dunkirk, NY
1975 Ambassador
1000/500
#80-1072
Refurbed by RD Murray, 1000/750
Still in reserve service
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - GA_Dave - 07-10-2006
Engine 3, Lake City Hose Company #3, Dunkirk, NY
1975 Ambassador
1000/500
#80-1153
Refurbed by RD Murray, 1000/750
Donated to Marten River, Ontario
Serving as Engine 4
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - GA_Dave - 07-10-2006
Engine 174, Huntley Hose Company, Silver Creek, NY
1973 Ambassador
1000/1000
#80-913
Still in reserve
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - GA_Dave - 07-10-2006
Engine 303, Ashville, NY
1970 Ambassador
1000/1000
#80-476
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - GA_Dave - 07-10-2006
Engine 341, Frewsburg, NY
1975 Ambassador
1250/750
#80-1099
Sold to Panama, NY
In service as Engine 384
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - GA_Dave - 07-10-2006
Engine 353, Jamestown, NY
1974 Ambassador
1250/500
#80-1066
Still in reserve
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - GA_Dave - 07-10-2006
Engine 491, Sinclairville, NY
1974 Ambassador
1000/1000
#80-1036
Retired
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - ACPD227 - 07-10-2006
pfd
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - Guest - 07-10-2006
Hi Dave:
I don't have all the information that you might be looking for, but I'll post some of what I have.
1974 Ward La France Ambassador
1000 Hale/800/1500'5"/800'3"
West Bradford Fire department
West Bradford, PA
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - Guest - 07-10-2006
1977 Ward La France Ambassador
1000 Hale/500/1200'5"
Triton Hose Co. #1
Engine-6
Tunkahannock, PA
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - Guest - 07-10-2006
1971 Ward La France Ambassador
1000 Hale/1000/1000'5"
1995 New Lexington rehab
Dalton Fire Co
Engine 5-1
Dalton, PA
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - Guest - 07-10-2006
1967 Ward La France Ambassador
1000 Hale/500/2100'5"
Factoryville Fire Co.
Engine-2
Factoryville, PA
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - Guest - 07-10-2006
1976 Ward La France/LTI
1000 Hale
Cartwright Hook & Ladder Co.
Sidney Fire Department
Sidney, New York
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - Guest - 07-10-2006
1970 Ward La France Ambassador
1500 Hale/640/1500'5"
Lake Winola Fire Co. #1
Engine 12-2
Lake Winola, PA
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - Guest - 07-10-2006
1970 Ward La france Ambassador
1000 Hale/500/2000'5"
1984 Amthor rebuild
Montgomery Fire Department
Engine 219
Montgomery, New York
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - Guest - 07-10-2006
Quote:From a production standpoint, the chassis was called a Model 80, 85, or 87. The Model 80 has the motor located between the jumpseats. The Model 85 has it between the driver and officer seats. The Model 87 was designated for those units built by Maxim, with Maxim badging, that were built after Ward LaFrance closed.
Thanks for the information! I knew that the 87 #'s were Ward's (in my Maxim database that is) but I wasn't aware of the 80's and the 85's. That makes a lot of sense now!!
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - John Kenealy - 07-10-2006
Here's the truck that Charles Sullivan posted from Sidney NY in its new home in Sherburne (Chenango Co), NY. Now operating as Truck 287.
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - e290l103 - 07-10-2006
North Highlands, NY Engine 21-2-1 1980 WLF/Maxim 1000/1000 80-1693
they also have a 1969 WLF 1000/1000 80-360
Mike
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - e290l103 - 07-10-2006
Dalton, PA Engine 5-1 1971 WLF/1992 New Lexington 1000/1000 80-571
Mike
Ward LaFrance Ultravision - e290l103 - 07-10-2006
Chinchilla Hose Co., South Abington Twp., PA Engine 2-1 1977 WLF/1988 Tinsley Design/Fire Co. 1500/750 80-1388
Mike