Kansas

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Overland Park, Ks

1971 American LaFrance Aero Chief

1500.200 90'

George C. Reichhardt photo

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Unit 450

Served until 1986 was sold to a Refinery in McPherson, KS and then in 2005 was given to Hutchinson, KS Community College for the Fire Program. It has since been sold.



This was the only ALF Aero Chief in the KC Metro. OPFD was a big ALF Department until 1985 when four Pierce Dash Engine's were delivered.



This unit along with Olathe, KS 1971 Oshkosh-A/ Pierce 85ft Snorkel marked the first true Aerial Devices for Johnson County, KS. Until 1971 no Aerial Devices other than the two Squirt's existed. Neighbor Shawnee, KS added a 100ft ALF 1000 Ladder Chief in 1973 and Lenexa added a 100ft ALF Century Water Chief in 1978.



Rick