[quote name='taurudak' timestamp='1303320893' post='435717']
Kutztown also had at that time this 1950's American LaFrance MM. Anybody have any info on it?
[/quote]
Joe,
Info from Al Powell's files.
Bruce
1949 Amer LaFr, 7-75-AJC, semi-cab, 75 ft mid-mount aerial ladder, in 1969 purchased from Haddonfield (Camden Co.),NJ, in 1991 replacement pursued-borough requested to support purchase however borough not interested because major need was to protect university campus which is outside of the borough in Maxatawny Twp.-fire co.used Fleetwood aerial as an argument stating need in Kutztown is greater, replacement suggested was pumper-aerial combo, wood ground ladders stamped HFD, in 1990 motor replaced with 6 cylinder turbo diesel, in service through 12-93, offered for sale PAFM 1-94,sold to tree trimmer in NY, orig.delvd 7-49
Kutztown also had at that time this 1950's American LaFrance MM. Anybody have any info on it?
[/quote]
Joe,
Info from Al Powell's files.
Bruce
1949 Amer LaFr, 7-75-AJC, semi-cab, 75 ft mid-mount aerial ladder, in 1969 purchased from Haddonfield (Camden Co.),NJ, in 1991 replacement pursued-borough requested to support purchase however borough not interested because major need was to protect university campus which is outside of the borough in Maxatawny Twp.-fire co.used Fleetwood aerial as an argument stating need in Kutztown is greater, replacement suggested was pumper-aerial combo, wood ground ladders stamped HFD, in 1990 motor replaced with 6 cylinder turbo diesel, in service through 12-93, offered for sale PAFM 1-94,sold to tree trimmer in NY, orig.delvd 7-49
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian
Southeastern PA Region
Historian
Southeastern PA Region