Gentlemen,
I can see that a lesson in American La France rear mounts is in order. So.....class begins
In 1969 ALF produced the Ladder Chief rear mount aerial. It was based on a 1000 Series chassis and was one of the first rear mounts to appear on the scene. The rigs featured aerials in either 100 or 85 feet. In fact the fire service became aware of this model and its sister the Aero Chief snorkel from frequent appearances on the TV series Emergency!
The Everett truck (Ladder Company 3) was a 1973 model 100 feet. This unit was the hit of the Saturday apparatus display during the 1974 Boston IFBA Convention, which was held at the old Chelsea Naval Hospital.
Now, for Lynn Ladder 4, a 1979 model based on the Century series chassis and a cab which had as a key feature the “bump out” at the jump seat area allowing for wider width cab. At this time ALF had started selling the old Ladder Chief line with a pre-piped waterway and re-named the line Water Chief.
Eight years separate these two models. My records show that the Lynn truck was one of only a handful of units made with out the waterway. In fact, just up the road in Portland, they operated a 1977 open cab Water Chief as Ladder Company 4.
So, the production line for the Ladder Chief with the 1000 series chassis and cab, was 1969 to 1974. The Century chassis and cab was produced from 1974-1985, The Water Chief was produced in 1975. And yes, you could order it as a Quint!
There you have it, Everett Ladder 3 was the ONLY true LADDER CHIEF in service in Metro-Fire.
Your home work for Tuesday will be to read AERIAL LADDERS by L. Shaprio, and chapters 1969-1975 in your text book AMERICAN FIRE ENGINES SINCE 1900 by W. McCall. Class dismissed!
Have a great weekend!
I can see that a lesson in American La France rear mounts is in order. So.....class begins
In 1969 ALF produced the Ladder Chief rear mount aerial. It was based on a 1000 Series chassis and was one of the first rear mounts to appear on the scene. The rigs featured aerials in either 100 or 85 feet. In fact the fire service became aware of this model and its sister the Aero Chief snorkel from frequent appearances on the TV series Emergency!
The Everett truck (Ladder Company 3) was a 1973 model 100 feet. This unit was the hit of the Saturday apparatus display during the 1974 Boston IFBA Convention, which was held at the old Chelsea Naval Hospital.
Now, for Lynn Ladder 4, a 1979 model based on the Century series chassis and a cab which had as a key feature the “bump out” at the jump seat area allowing for wider width cab. At this time ALF had started selling the old Ladder Chief line with a pre-piped waterway and re-named the line Water Chief.
Eight years separate these two models. My records show that the Lynn truck was one of only a handful of units made with out the waterway. In fact, just up the road in Portland, they operated a 1977 open cab Water Chief as Ladder Company 4.
So, the production line for the Ladder Chief with the 1000 series chassis and cab, was 1969 to 1974. The Century chassis and cab was produced from 1974-1985, The Water Chief was produced in 1975. And yes, you could order it as a Quint!
There you have it, Everett Ladder 3 was the ONLY true LADDER CHIEF in service in Metro-Fire.
Your home work for Tuesday will be to read AERIAL LADDERS by L. Shaprio, and chapters 1969-1975 in your text book AMERICAN FIRE ENGINES SINCE 1900 by W. McCall. Class dismissed!
Have a great weekend!
Facebook
Google
Reddit
Twitter