Photo Search: 1960 Ward LaFrance Reg#5928

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Just re-read Report Engine Co 82. Further research says the Engine mentioned might be a Ward LaFrance. Discovered that 1960 FDNY purchased 16 (The largest delivery) FireBrand pumpers. She was retired in 1968 when she was replaced with a CF Mack. Her Reg#5928. They were the first "cab forward" engines. Does anyone have a photos of this piece of apparatus they can share with me? Thanks in advance.

A.W
 
It's not E-82, but it is an FDNY Firebrand:

 

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Engine 1 had a cab forward American LaFrance rig in the mid forties followed by a group of them a year or so later.
 
"Firebrand" has a 6 cyl. International Harvester engine and a 5 speed stick shift. I think the booster tank was 250 gals.
 
lucky said:
Engine 1 had a cab forward American LaFrance rig in the mid forties followed by a group of them a year or so later.
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The first cab forward engines were the twenty 1947 American LaFrance 700 series 750gpm pumpers of which Engine 1's was one of them. They were originally assigned to Engines: 1, 7, 9, 12, 32, 58, 72, 96, 97, 160, 162, 201, 202, 203, 220, 236, 237, 267, 278 & 313. 
 
Engine 82's 1960 WLF #5928 was actually reassigned to E249 where it served for another 2 years until E249 received a 1970 Mack CF.
 
Thanks to ALL! Two great photo of E-82 and lots of additional details on the WLF's. I appreciate the assist and contributions! A.W
 
Any additional E-82 WLF photos shared would be greatly appreciated! I just enjoy researching these things associated with the book.
 
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