This from Wayne Stuart:
The Gary Fire Department operated this 1952 Ford / American LaFrance pumper. It had a 500-GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank. It carried ALF serial # F-2576. This pumper was purchased in 1982 from the Lakes of The Four Seasons Fire Force in Crown Point Indiana. It ran as Engine Company 11, and then as a spare.
wayne stuart photo
Wayne Stuart photo
#1 by Rob on September 7, 2018 - 1:27 PM
I remember this rig at a very cold, icy fire on Lake Shore Drive in the mid-80’s. It slid down the Ripley street hill and ended up in the beach sand. They hooked it up to a plug down there and had it towed out later.
#2 by Matthew Friday on September 6, 2018 - 11:54 PM
GFD started using Perry Blue over red in 1989
#3 by Crabby Milton on September 6, 2018 - 5:29 PM
Looks great. Even though cast spoke wheels have long been deemed obsolete, they do give this rig “I mean business” look to it.
#4 by Big Moe on September 6, 2018 - 4:22 PM
Hey Wayne. is the roof black or blue? When did Gary first use blue roof color and why? Its an unusual choice. Thanks and good to here from u.