Fire Engines Photos

This was the first "modern" US pumper, with forward control and canopy cab: it was introduced in 1947 - although the open cab JOX ladder chassis with a similar configuration appeared a few years earlier.

This configuration basically did not change for another thirty years, until four-door cabs were finally the standard, and the ALF layout was copied by all of the other custom fire engine builders, including Pierce, Pirsch, Ward La France, Seagrave, E-One, Mack, and many others.

The engine was behind the front seat, with two rear-facing "jump seats" either side, facing backwards under the canopy. These were very narrow, and often ignored by crew members, who preferred to ride the rear step!

Added by Rob Johnson on 26 March 2013.

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