D-349

1969 Ford C-850/Ward LaFrance Comet 1000/500


Delivered: 6/13/1969

Status: Junked 4/8/1982 by Automotive Rebuilders Supply

Apparatus Assignments

Engine Co. 47
Engine Co. 47
Spare engine

Additional spare assignments for this apparatus may appear on the Company History page

Apparatus Notes

175” wheelbase models (all 1969 Ford/WLF rigs); heavily damaged in accident on 3/19/1977, which required installation of a new cab; Engine 47 end date may have been 6/20/1979

Additional Images

Engine 47 (Fire Museum of Greater Chicago collection)

Engine 47 (firemann57)

Engine 47 (firemann57)

Spare engine (Bill Friedrich)