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| Engine for Sale
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What would be known
as Engine 341 (and later as Engine 241), the American
LaFrance Century Series engine was manufactured in Elmira,
NY in 1969 for the Kennett Fire Department.
In 1974, Kennett Fire Department President, Anthony Talamonti
sent a letter to Bob Jones & Associates to advertise the
sale of the 1969 ALF.
At this time, the Union Fire Company was looking for an
engine to supplement the Dodge then serving as Engine
241. The Union purchased the engine for $28,000.00 |
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| Engine Dedication
Ceremony |
After it
was purchased in 1974, the ALF was dedicated in memory
of Vincent Mahoney, who was killed en route to a call
in 1969 on the Union's 1956 Ward LaFrance rural engine.
He was honored with a plaque located on the driver's side
of the engine, just above the pump panel. |
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| In Service: Engine
341 |
After
purchasing the 1969 ALF, the two large scene lights were
removed to allow space for handline compartments.
The engine was relettered for the Union Fire Company and
tips were added to the deck gun.
Later, the numbers 341 were added to the front to identify
the engine. |
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| On Scene: Engine
341 |
Engine 341 served
as the rural engine for the Union Fire Company, responding
to calls in Middlesex, Dickinson Townships.
During this time, engine 341 was first due for structure
alarms and vehicle accidents.
The 1969 ALF served as Engine 341 from 1974 until 1981.
In 1981 the 1969 ALF became Engine 241. Also in 1981,
the Dodge was redesignated as Brush 41. One year later,
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| Refurbished |
In 1982,
an extended front bumper was added to the 1969 ALF at
Bailey's Welding in Shermansdale, PA.
In 1985 the engine underwent a more extensive refurbishment,
which added two beacon lights, and two strobe lights,
and body work..
The AFFF box was also removed to allow space for more
handlines. |
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| Engine 241 Responding:
North Middlesex Road |
Anyone who was around
during the time of the 1969 American LaFrance can remember
its distinct sound.
The following two videos are segments from a recorded
response on North Middsex Road.
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| On Scene: Engine
241 |
The 1969 ALF served
as the first due piece of apparatus for the Union's rural
service through 1974-1992.
Despite several refurbs and continual maintenance, the
1969 ALF remained a favorite among firefighters at the
Union.
The sound of the 1969 ALF was so distinct that the officer
could hold the radio microphone near the engine, and the
dispatcher would recognize the sound and acknowledge the
Union's response to the call. |
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| Moving On |
In 1992 the Union
Fire Company took delivery of a new Seagrave Marauder
engine.
The 1969 ALF was sold to the Tigerville Fire Department
located in South Carolina.
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| Coming Home |
After this article
was written, inquiries were made to the Tigerville Fire
Department regarding the whereabouts of the 1969 ALF.
Much to the Union Fire Company members' surprise, the
Tigerville Fire Department still owned the engine and
had recently placed it up for sale.
The Union Fire Company members formed a committee to determine
if the 1969 ALF was worth purchasing to restore and to
display in the Company museum.
On January 16, 2005 four committee members traveled to
Tigerville and purchased the engine.
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| Thank You |
The Union Fire Company
would like to thank the following members who helped with
this project: Charlie Alleman, Ron Bouch, Allen Dugan,
Doug Glass, Ron Hamilton, Rich Middlekauff, Robert "Pete"
Peterson, John Sheaffer, & Dave Weaver.
Please send any questions, comments, or responses about
this page to Kurt Tadich via email: tadichk@dickinson.edu.
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