1978 American LaFrance Century Series Engine

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[quote name='MFD 61 KS' post='283388' date='Feb 20 2009, 19:16 ']Bruce,



That was the 08/1959 Conoco Station Fire at 31 and SW Blvd. it resutled in five LODD from KCFD and four LODD from KCKFD. The fire was in KCFD, MO. The LODD were from KCFD Engine 19 now Pumper 19, KCKFD Pumper 10. The ALF 400's were KCK's they had three or four with a also city service ladder truck with a few 500's and a hugh fleet of classic Seagrave and 70th Anniversity Seagrave's. KCFD had all of the 700's in the film. There is a nice memorial now on SW Blvd for the firefighters.



KCK lost a 1949 Seagrave that was rebuilt repowered after the fire and was returned to service and lead an intresting life after retirment in the 1980's. KCFD lost a 500 or 700 that was at Pumper 19 and I believe it was scrapped not for sure.[/quote]



Hey Rick,



Thanks for the info on the big fire. Sorry to hear there were nine firefighters lost that day. I'll have to get out my ALF delivery list and see how many ALF rigs were owned by both of the Kansas Cities. Thanks again.......Bruce