1972 American LaFrance Aero Chief

We decided to have some fun with Truck 23 today and here is some of the video footage. Truck 23 was bought in the 1990s from nearby St. John FD in Lake co. Indiana and still remains in great running condition. Truck 23 is owned by Shelby VFD and is a 1972 ALF Aero Chief with a 90ft. snokle and a 1500gpm pump.

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 1972
• American
• LaFrance
• Aero
• Chief
• 90ft.
• 1500gpm
• Shelby
• VFD
• SVFD
• indiana
• detroit
• diesel
• DD
• ALF
• snorkle

[highcountrytimber]

Nice to see a classic fire apparatus still in service. Funny how they think these old girls are no good because of age. The old trucks are better quality then the new generation apparatus.

[PierceT520]

@highcountrytimber Thanks! Older apparatus might be aged, but build with better materials that are safer and last longer. This truck is here to stay!

[homelovefire]

wat county are you in

[PierceT520]

@homelovefire Lake Co.

[Gary198101]

Now thats what I miss is the century series. Be good to her and she will always treat you well. Thanks for posting,

[PierceT520]

@Gary198101 For sure, thanks for the kind words!!!

[MrGoodguypa]

Meadville,Pa had an open cab version while I was growing up there.It was a 1967 model,I dont remember if it had tandems in the back or not.It was sold online shortlty after being pulled from service in the mid 90s.I miss that old truck most definately.

[TheFireman203]

@PierceT520 thats awsome

[PierceT520]

@TheFireman203 Its funny

[PierceT520]

@TheFireman203 Yep, primary areal truck.