Richmond, VA had only one American La France Aero Chief 90
It was a 1967 model and ran as the second piece to the "Flying Squad"
It was involved in an accident with another piece of fire apparatus
at approximately 2000 hours of April 3, 1974.
Photo shows the rig at the shops
Credit to unknown photographer
FD Photo
It was a 1967 model and ran as the second piece to the "Flying Squad"
It was involved in an accident with another piece of fire apparatus
at approximately 2000 hours of April 3, 1974.
Photo shows the rig at the shops
Credit to unknown photographer
FD Photo
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"