Dave great post! I just learned today Silver Creek, NY is fixing engine 171 the 1983 ALF Century Ex. Orchard Park engine 2. Engine 174 which you posted is taking a dump as well, I guess they have been babying that truck. Sliver Creek is looking to replace the Ward La France with a brand new engine but will not have the money for another 3-4 years for a new rig.
It's not a great pic but I"ll post it anyway Village of Depew, NY engine 6 West End Hose Company 1968 Ward La France ambassador. This truck was replaced in 2001 by one of the twin RD Murray/ALF Eagle rescue pumpers. The other went to Depew Hose Co. no. 1 which also replaced a Ward La France Ambassador.
It's not a great pic but I"ll post it anyway Village of Depew, NY engine 6 West End Hose Company 1968 Ward La France ambassador. This truck was replaced in 2001 by one of the twin RD Murray/ALF Eagle rescue pumpers. The other went to Depew Hose Co. no. 1 which also replaced a Ward La France Ambassador.