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1971 FORD C750 WARD LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK
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STOCK #:1048 - THANK A FIRE FIGHTER
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1971 FORD 750 Ward LaFrance Fire Truck Retired in 2007 from Little River Volunteer Fire Department – Lenoir, NC 100% ORIGINAL AND FUNCTIONAL WITH LIGHTS, SIREN AND PUMP. ONLY 21, 900 MILES...AND 40 YEARS OLD....Documentation / History:
Ward LaFrance is named after its founder, Addison Ward LaFrance. In his early years Addison worked as an engineer for his father and uncle at American LaFrance. He was assigned the project of developing a spring raising aerial with the added incentive that if it worked, his father would buy him a car agency (now known as car dealerships). Obviously, the spring raising ladder worked and Addison Ward LaFrance was rewarded with a car dealership. The success of the dealership led to the formation of a truck manufacturer which he named the "LaFrance Truck Manufacturing Company." The similarity in name with the flourishing American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. caused confusion even back then. At a meeting with American LaFrance's company officials, it was suggested that Addison Ward LaFrance rename his company the "Ward LaFrance Truck Company." He did so, and the rest is history. With manufacturing facilities located in his hometown of Elmira Heights, New York, the Ward LaFrance Truck Company established a reputation for innovation and quality. Its distinctive nameplate could soon be found on an array of diverse vehicles such as tank wreckers for the military, vans for UPS, over the road tractors, cement trucks, dump trucks, chassis for buses and trolleys, and even an armored car or two. If it had wheels and it was a truck, odds are that Ward LaFrance built it at one time or another. But above all, Ward LaFrance will forever be synonymous with the fire trucks it manufactured. With distinctive grills, optional fender skirts, and ultra vision cabs, any fire truck enthusiast can spot a Ward LaFrance a mile away. Their appearance is literally an industrial work of art and their performance is legendary.Highlights:
THIS CLASSIC AUTO RIDE IS PART OF OUR PRIVATE COLLECTION AND ON DISPLAY IN OUR SHOWROOM. WE OCCASSIONALLY TAKE HER OUT FOR A RIDE IN A PARADE, TO A CAR SHOW OR JUST VISIT OUR LOCAL FIRE STATIONS AND SHARE A THANK YOU TO FIRE FIGHTERS.****** THANK A FIRE FIGHTER ******
** FACTS **
> There are over 1,149,000 firefighters.
> 72% of firefighters are volunteers with 70% or more of fire departments 100% by volunteers.
> More than 118 firefighters die in the line of duty each year.
> 1.6 million or more fires are reported annually.
> Fire kills more Americans than all natural disasters combined, with over 4,000 deaths annually.
> The U.S. has one of the highest rates of death due to fire in the industrialized world.
** TAKE ACTION TODAY **
> When you see firefighters in uniform, walk up and thank them for keeping you and your community safe.
> Get out of the way: pull your car to the right when you hear a siren or see a fire truck with its lights on.
> Organize your friends, co-workers, neighborhood, or child’s class to create and deliver thank-you cards to your local fire station.
> Become a Jr. Fire Marshall (for kids).
> Develop a fire escape plan for your home.
> Donate to firefighter benefits and causes.
> Minimize your risk of fires — install smoke detectors, keep a fire extinguisher in your kitchen, don’t overload power plugs, clear brush from around your house, and don’t flick your cigarette butts.
** YOU MATTER **
Every day firefighters put their lives on the line to save people and property. Many of these firefighters are volunteers, so let’s “pay” them by showing our appreciation, thanking them for the valuable service they provide, and letting them know that we are very aware of the significant positive impact they have on our communities. Firefighters, whether paid or not, make an incredible difference in our lives—so let’s make a difference in theirs.
              
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