Kansas City area fire apparatus

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I have posted our WLF before however I found this photo the other day of the permently mounted 50ft Bangor Ladder extended. The Bangor was hinged on a rear overhead support and the tormentor poles were the outriggers. It is interesting to say the least. The WLF remained this way until 1980 when our Pierce Arrow (Oshkosh)/ LTI 85ft Tower Ladder was delivered. Rick



Merriam, KS Fire Department 1968-1991

#861, #621

1968

#80-250

Ward LaFrance Mark I

1000/300

Org Waukesha Gas/ Manual, Repowered in late 1979 Detroit Diesel 6vN motor.



Note: Double bank ground ladders and 50ft Ladder permeantly mounted and hinged at rear.

Retired Lt. Dean Cochran Photo, Mosher Collection

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That has to be the most terrifying setup I have ever seen. How much did that thing move when climbed unsupported as in the second photo?



J