[quote name='The Commish' date='07 December 2010 - 08:45 PM' timestamp='1291775110' post='414096']
Overland park, Ks
1976 American LaFrance
1500.500
Eng-433
George C. Reichhardt photo
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433 and 434 were twin 1976 Century Series with White over Red with Bi-Centennial blue stars and were the second and third OPFD units without Federal Q Sirens. This started the change to White over Red for OPFD that lasted until 2006. They served their entire ten year career at Fire House 2 together. They were sold in 1985 when the four Pierce Dashes were delivered. They had various mechanical issues over the years. OPFD deiced to keep the 1970 ALF 900 Series instead of the twin 1976 models. Both Engines were sold in 1985 to neighbor Leawood, KS and assigned to Leawood Fire House 1 as 321, 331. In 1992 they were split apart for the first time and 321 became 332 at Fire House 2. They were sold in 1997 by Leawood. One was transported over seas.
Until the late 1980's OPFD Station's did not cross their district boundaries unless specifically requested for fires. The thought was if the seven firemen and two engine's could not handle the fire than there were issues. This is why the Twin's served together and one was not assigned to 1's. The only exception was if the Aero Chief was needed it would cross district boundaries with its one driver and the Mack C/ALF Wagon in tow.
Rick
Overland park, Ks
1976 American LaFrance
1500.500
Eng-433
George C. Reichhardt photo
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433 and 434 were twin 1976 Century Series with White over Red with Bi-Centennial blue stars and were the second and third OPFD units without Federal Q Sirens. This started the change to White over Red for OPFD that lasted until 2006. They served their entire ten year career at Fire House 2 together. They were sold in 1985 when the four Pierce Dashes were delivered. They had various mechanical issues over the years. OPFD deiced to keep the 1970 ALF 900 Series instead of the twin 1976 models. Both Engines were sold in 1985 to neighbor Leawood, KS and assigned to Leawood Fire House 1 as 321, 331. In 1992 they were split apart for the first time and 321 became 332 at Fire House 2. They were sold in 1997 by Leawood. One was transported over seas.
Until the late 1980's OPFD Station's did not cross their district boundaries unless specifically requested for fires. The thought was if the seven firemen and two engine's could not handle the fire than there were issues. This is why the Twin's served together and one was not assigned to 1's. The only exception was if the Aero Chief was needed it would cross district boundaries with its one driver and the Mack C/ALF Wagon in tow.
Rick
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
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Rick Mosher
Olathe, Kansas Fire Department
Engine Co. 4
Metro Kansas City, Missouri