Charleston, MO had this 1980 American LaFrance 1000/750/50' squrt. Dick Adelman pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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The City of Madera, CA Engine # 423 was this 1971 Ford C/Crown pumper equipped with a 60' telesqurt. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Engine # 122 at Palm Springs, CA was this 1972 Crown 1500 gpm pumper equipped with a 50' squrt. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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The City of Madera, CA Engine # 423 was this 1971 Ford C/Crown pumper equipped with a 60' telesqurt. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> [/quote] Did Crown contract out on this one? I see their logos on the front of the cab above the siren speaker and on the canopy cab, but the stamped black vinyl pump panel, decal on the fuel fill door, and the cog-type American flag logo on the ends of the grille, as well as the general body appearance, sure look like a Pierce Suburban. 
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Did Crown contract out on this one? I see their logos on the front of the cab above the siren speaker and on the canopy cab, but the stamped black vinyl pump panel, decal on the fuel fill door, and the cog-type American flag logo on the ends of the grille, as well as the general body appearance, sure look like a Pierce Suburban. [/quote] For a number of years, Crown was a West Coast dealer for Pierce, and many departments would purchase through them. Crown did not build the rigs, but usually their badging was affixed to the trucks prior to delivery. 
[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1319393557' post='461356']Charleston, MO had this 1980 American LaFrance 1000/750/50' squrt. Dick Adelman pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> [/quote]This ALF appears to still be in service on their Facebook page. Now sporting solid RED paint. Sadly still appears to be a Department of Public Safety and not a real Fire Department.
Member: F.O.O.L.S of OZ, IAFF L2542
www.kansasfiretrucks.com Rick Mosher Olathe, Kansas Fire Department Engine Co. 4 Metro Kansas City, Missouri
[quote name='marco17' timestamp='1319422150' post='461407']
More a number of years, Crown was a West Coast dealer for Pierce, and many departments would purchase through them. Crown did not build the rigs, but usually their badging was affixed to the trucks prior to delivery. [/quote] Thanks, marco17. I never realized that about Crown. My eyes might not be what they used to be, but I thought that was a Pierce. 
[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1318799667' post='460659']Burlington, VT had this 1972 Mack CF 1000 gpm pumper. John Sytsma pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> [/quote]I'm no CF expert by any means, but I'm thinking this may be more like a '68 or '69, given the fluted front sheetmetal and the red flashers below the windshield. I think Mack started mounting those inside around 1970 or so.
John I.
Fire/EMS Dispatcher / EMT-B Fire Apparatus Photographer / Hobbyist www.fireapparatusphotos.com www.flickr.com/image7801 Nikon D5600 (retired: Nikon D90) / Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 / Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 
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I'm no CF expert by any means, but I'm thinking this may be more like a '68 or '69, given the fluted front sheetmetal and the red flashers below the windshield. I think Mack started mounting those inside around 1970 or so. [/quote] Mack started using the aluminium fronts in 1969.
Ed Saliba Jr.
1st Assistant Chief City of New Kensington Bureau of Fire I.S.O. Class 4 Department
This 1937 American LaFrance 12w50 gpm pumper was X-Grand Rapids, MI when photographed by John Sytsma in May of 1976. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Dexter, MI had this 1926 REO Speedwagon pumper. Jack Conners pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Saint Louis Park, MN had this 1928 American LaFrance pumper. Larry Phillips pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Missoula, MT operated this 1972 Oshkosh/Pierce 85' snorkel equipped with a 1250 gpm pump. Leo Duliba pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Flint, MI ran this beautiful American LaFrance pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Golden Valley, MN had this stout, little 1923 FWD/Pirsch pumper. Mattson Collection
Williamson County, IL Engine # 2150 was this 1981 Crown 1250/1000 pumper. Notes say X-Colorado piece. Dick Adelman pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Williamson County, IL also operated this 1964 IH/Central 500/750 pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Last for today is this 1962 Chevrolet/Howe 500/500 pumper from Willisville, IL. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> [size=6]Have a GREAT WEEK!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/BananaMan.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='  ' /> [/size]
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Williamson County, IL Engine # 2150 was this 1981 Crown 1250/1000 pumper. Notes say X-Colorado piece. Dick Adelman pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> [/quote] Some discusson about this rig on the Crown facebook page says its from Midland Wa.
Berlin, MA had this 1946 Ford/Farrar 500 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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