Originally purchase by the London Fire Department this 1961 LaFrance 900 series truck has been a lot of the country.
Placed into service as a replacement for Engine 4, this engine retired as Engine 7.
1961 LaFrance 900 Series 840/300 Open Cab Pumper (2)
“I bought it in King City from a fellow who used it in the movie industry. I was in Toronto on business and found it on Kijiji. Had it shipped east and after a couple of years I decided to do a project with the Canadian Cancer Society. The Lions and PEI Credit Unions came on board as sponsors. The truck had been restored with an international diesel in the 80’s and shortly after the fellow passed away.”
Sure would be. I am sure some would like to know it is still around. There are over 4000 names of people who have had or have passed from cancer. It is still red under the pink wrap.
Last August in the annual Gold Cup and Saucer parade in Charlottetown.
The city has a ten day festival called Old Home Week centered around agriculture and harness racing. The parade is the day before the biggest race of the year. The Gold Cup and Saucer. Very well attended parade. Had a retired London firefighter for a ride about 5 years ago. He and I believe his dad worked on the truck. He was here for the Red Knights Convention. Maybe Michael McIntyre.
