American LaFrance Aero Chief units in the Chicago area

From Larry Shapiro for #TBT:

Here are some other American LaFrance Aero Chief units from my collection, in addition to the Zion unit that was featured previously.

1969 American LaFrance 900 Series Aero Chief 90

Reg.# 12-1-1314
1969 ALF 900 Series Aero Chief 90 from Elgin, IL. Larry Shapiro photo

American LaFrance Aero Chief

Reg.# 8-1-429
1967 ALF 900 Series Aero Chief 90 from LaGrange, IL
Originally delivered as a quint, this Aero Chief had its pump and tank removed. A large equipment compartment replaced the pump. Larry Shapiro photo

1971 American LaFrance 1000 Series Aero Chief 90

Reg.# 14-1-2331
1971 ALF 1000 Series Aero Chief 90 Quint from Libertyville, IL. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

1970 American LaFrance 1000 Series Aero Chief 90

Reg.# 14-1-2131
1970 ALF 1000 Series Aero Chief 90 Quint from Rolling Meadows, IL. Larry Shapiro photo

Data and narrative for these photos is from The American LaFrance Aero Chief Project.

This website is the result of a twelve-year project to document the production and history of the American LaFrance Aero Chief. The Aero Chief was introduced in 1962 and continued in production until 1974. A total of 171 Aero Chief platforms were built. It came in three sizes: 70′, 80′, and 90′. Most Aero Chiefs were built on custom American LaFrance chassis, but several were built on various commercial chassis. Many of them had pumps, and even More had tandem rear axles.

The photos on this site come from a variety of sources. I've photographed 65 of them myself, but the rest come from many other photographers, including Glenn Vincent, Mike Martinelli, Scott Berringer, Kevin McKeon, Garry Kadzielawski, Bill Friedrich, Don Feipel, Bill Hattersley, Paul Barrett, Scott Mattson, John Floyd, Al Whitlock, Don Loeb, Dan Decher, Ralph Decker, Jon Umbdenstock, Ron Bogardus, Wayne Sorensen, Chuck Madderom, Richard Bartlett, Dave Stewardson, Ken Wible, John Langley, Todd Lincoln, Dan Jasina, Tom Shepherd, Mark Rzepnicki, Andrew Henry, Mike Bakunis, and many others whose names have slipped my mind. If you've sent me photos and don't see your name, please reach out and I'll correct it right away. Additional photos also came from fire departments that once owned these iconic units.

The information on this website will be updated as new details emerge. I welcome any additional information or photos—please feel free to contact me through the link at the bottom of the page. Thank you for visiting, and I hope you enjoy exploring the legacy of the American LaFrance Aero Chief!

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