Syracuse FD Rescue & More . . .

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The huge E\-One rescue proved to be somewhat problematic in service – it was just too damned big, and the structural problems continued for years. It eventually ended up somewhat like a collapsing building, reaching a secondary point of stability where pretty much everything that could break had, in fact, broken – and been repaired. Syracuse FD Maintenance personnel said it had been to Florida "More than Walt Freakin' Disney."  It was decided in 2004 to go with a slightly more compact unit, and the bid for the vehicle was awarded to American LaFrance. Syracuse had a series of ALF TeleSqurt engines on their Eagle chassis giving good service at the time, and the parent company had not yet fallen into the depths of disorganization and failure that would plague it in years to follow. Utilizing a stainless steel  22-foot body with a partial walk-in section from the cab, a 4-reel Amkus Ultimate hydraulic rescue tool system was included along with a 30kW hydraulic generator and a 12,000-lb. front winch. The unit carried ALF serial # M-85642 and a price tag of $484,000. It is pictured here as it was about to enter the 1994 FDIC for display on the American LaFrance stand. Maybe I saw some of you there.