ALF - 900 Series

[mgk110]

The x-Braddock, x-Duquesne ladder came from Wheaton, Ill. Anyone have a photo of it when in service there?

[FDNYTRUCKScom]

8-1-1010   Wheaton, Illinois   IL      1250/300/100' Midmount Aerial         4-27-68   American La France   Sold:Braddock, Pennsylvania Sold:Duquesne, Pennsylvania

[FDNYTRUCKScom]

I do!  from my collection. unknown photographer

[Engine33Truck]

Ooooo that's pretty!

[mgk110]

Thank you Mike. I working on getting a better photo of it from when it was in service at Braddock.

[boardmansteve]

I do!  from my collection. unknown photographer

You beat me to it, but your shot is better...thanks!  Wheaton is my home town.  This truck replaced a 700 Series quad that I have fond memories of when I was a kid.

[brucobuff]

Rankin VFD Engine #1
1960 American LaFrance 900 series
1000gpm (I believe)
Originally Lancaster? PA
In-service 1980-1986

Credit to the original photographer.  Photo part of the Rankin VFD collection.

I have found info that suggests this was a 1960 ALF 1000/500 from Clearview FC,Hanover,York Co.,PA.

[Lifeguard238]

Rankin VFD Engine #1
1960 American LaFrance 900 series
1000gpm (I believe)
Originally Lancaster? PA
In-service 1980-1986

Credit to the original photographer.  Photo part of the Rankin VFD collection.

I have found info that suggests this was a 1960 ALF 1000/500 from Clearview FC,Hanover,York Co.,PA.

That sounds more familiar than my earlier guesses.  Thank you for your research!

[RDW]

In reference to the

Rankin VFD Engine #1
1960 American LaFrance 900 series
1000gpm (I believe)
Originally Lancaster? PA
In-service 1980-1986

When I can get my Lancaster City book I will check it for this engine. I know for a fact it did not come from the Clearview Fire Company Hanover, Pennsylvania in York County. The Hanover FD housed at the Clearview station the following engines over the years: Howe International replaced by a Pirsch replaced by a KME.

The Hanover FD did have twin 1970 American LaFrance engines which were replaced by KME's. These American LaFrance engines and the Pirsch ended up in Montanna. The American LaFrance engines operated by the Hanover FD was engine 46-1 housed at the Hanover Fire Co., and engine 46-2 housed at the Eagle FC.

Hanover now has three KME engines. I think they are a 2001, 2003, 2010? The 1999 KME engine was engine 46-1 then engine 46-2 now engine 53 with the Porters FC York County station 53.

[Engine33Truck]

Another shot of Rankin's 1960 pumping at a drill in (I believe) June 1982.

Photo courteousy of the Rankin VFD.  Credit to the original photographer.

Just looking at this photo again, that canvas double-jacket LDH is pretty interesting.  Don't see that around much.

[johnmocha]

Out here is Seattle all they seem to use is double jacketed 4" as supply line.  Having been "brought up" on 5" Snap Tite in the early 80s in NJ, I'm not sure why they use what they do.  Does anyone know if its cheaper or lasts longer?  We never had any wear problems with the Snap Tite (and we did drop it quite a bit) but it was a royal pain to pack due to occasional air problems.

[Engine33Truck]

Out here is Seattle all they seem to use is double jacketed 4" as supply line.  Having been "brought up" on 5" Snap Tite in the early 80s in NJ, I'm not sure why they use what they do.  Does anyone know if its cheaper or lasts longer?  We never had any wear problems with the Snap Tite (and we did drop it quite a bit) but it was a royal pain to pack due to occasional air problems.

I'm not sure what advantages that double-jacket LDH has over integrated single-jacked Snap Tite LDH, other than being easier to pack.  But Snap Tite LDH seems better, honestly.

[FDNYTRUCKScom]

could it be...

1959   N0848   N848   Lancaster, Pennsylvania   PA      1000/300   C910PKO      12-17-59   American La France

[FAO25]

Out here is Seattle all they seem to use is double jacketed 4" as supply line.  Having been "brought up" on 5" Snap Tite in the early 80s in NJ, I'm not sure why they use what they do.  Does anyone know if its cheaper or lasts longer?  We never had any wear problems with the Snap Tite (and we did drop it quite a bit) but it was a royal pain to pack due to occasional air problems.

At one time, prior to them adding a safety clip, the Storz Style couplings could disconnect when a line was charged. The water would twist the hose when the hoseline was charged and they would uncouple. There are some who say that 4" LDH started on the East Coast in Southern N.H. in the late 60's, early 70's. However, FD's in Washington State were using threaded connection 4" LDH in the Mid 50's. About 15 or so years ago a Combination FD in Middlesex County Mass. I know of was using 4" LDH with threaded connections. Don't know what they use now.

[Engine33Truck]

At one time, prior to them adding a safety clip, the Storz Style couplings could disconnect when a line was charged. The water would twist the hose when the hoseline was charged and they would uncouple. There are some who say that 4" LDH started on the East Coast in Southern N.H. in the late 60's, early 70's. However, FD's in Washington State were using threaded connection 4" LDH in the Mid 50's. About 15 or so years ago a Combination FD in Middlesex County Mass. I know of was using 4" LDH with threaded connections. Don't know what they use now.

Thank you for the information!  Gives me a whole new appreciation for traditional threaded couplings.