In 1997, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum purchased the truck and rescued it. Unfortunately retirement was hard on the Hayrack, and it ultimately ended up in a junk yard, buried up to it's axles in mud. It's versatility, dependable service, and ease of operation made it a favorite among the members of the Aurora Fire Department. The Pirsch Quad faithfully responded to all general alarms within the City of Aurora until it's retirement thirty years later in 1964. The combination of these four functions, and some additional rescue and lighting equipment, made this truck extremely versatile. The company that went on to become American LaFrance built hand-drawn, horse-drawn and steam-powered fire engines.
525-HP Detroit 12V-71N diesel with a Jake-brake and a 5-speed Spicer transmission.
OLD AMERICAN LAFRANCE SERIES
The new vehicle soon became affectionately called "The Hayrack" because of it's ungainly appearance. The American LaFrance Fire Engine Company is one of the oldest fire apparatus manufacturers with roots that go back to approximately 1832. FOR SALE OR TRADE: 1971 American-LaFrance 1000 Series Triple Combination (1500 GPM) Pumper. Technically referred to as a "Quad" because of the truck's pump, water tank, hose body, and ladder carrying ability. Shortly after the tragic Woolworth fire where three firefighters lost their lives, the Aurora Fire Department purchased a Pirsch Quadruple Combination Service Truck. This engine is on loan from the City of Batavia Fire Department. The engine’s popularity, and its distinctive front end, make it the quintessential American fire engine. Over three thousand 700 series pumpers, ladder trucks, rescue squads, and even airport crash vehicles were manufactured between 19. The new 700 series cab was a huge success for the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company. This was much safer than in previous models where the firefighters would ride to the fire while standing on the back running board and hanging on for dear life. The new cab also allowed five firefighters to ride inside sitting down. The following 154 files are in this category, out of 154 total. This eliminated the long nose from the front of the engine and provided for better visibility and maneuverability. Media in category American LaFrance fire engines. Typical of most fire apparatus made after World War II, the 700 series sported a new design that placed the cab in front of the motor.
3 in community of Batavia, Illinois for over forty years. Delivered in 1948, this American LaFrance “700 series” pumper served as Engine No.
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