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1929 ALF Brockway-Torpedo *

1929 ALF Brockway-Torpedo Triple Combo Chemical Engine was bought from Fame Fire Company in Chester County, PA.

1940 Darley *

Second fire engine bought from L.B. Smith Ford/Darley in November 1939 for $2,500.00. It was equipped with a 500 GPM pump and a 250 gal water tank. It was dedicated and put into service on May 4th, 1940. This engine replaced the 1929 pumper. It was sold to the Fairview Fire Company on an unknown date for an unknown amount. It was later sold to Z-107 radio station and then sold to the current owner for $500.00 in September 1997. Current whereabouts is owned and restored by Stoney Miller. Unit designation was Engine 12.

1940 Packard Hearse *

Old hearse donated to the fire company by a local funeral home to be used as a utility vehicle. The members used it until it began having mechicial issues then it was used as a training aid for vehicle fires out back of the station one night.

1950 Ford Darley *

This fire engine was bought new in mid-1950 for $7,300.35. It was placed in service in December 1950 after being driven home from Chicago. This engine was equipped 500 GPM pump and an 800 gal water tank. It was commonly called “The Big Truck”. In 1982 it was sold to Mr. White, upon his death it was sold to its current owner. Current whereabouts is owned and restored by Stoney Miller. Unit designation was Engine 2-12.

1953 Chevy Panel Van *

1955 Ford Darley *

Currently owned and restored by R.L. (Pete) Peterson of Carlisle, PA.

1955 Ford Tiller *

Tiller is currently in a York County Museum.

1964 Ford Hahn *

This unit was bought through L.B. Smith. When it was removed from service it was raffled off at Harrisburg Pump Primers. Whereabouts is unknown at this time.

1967 Ford Hahn Thibault *

Was in service at the Emerald Fire Company in Renovo PA. Now is being used by a tree trimming company in the same area.

1969 Ford F-253 Pick-up *

1975 Hahn *

1976 Hahn *

1988 Chevy/Hackney Squad *

1990 Pierce E3-12 *

Currently owned and in service with Duncansville Fire Department in Blair County PA as Engine 20-11.

1992 Truck 12*

Currently in service at HQ Station.

1994 Dodge Ram Utility *

The Dodge was replaced by the new Ford and was sold to a member.

1994 Pierce E1-12 *

Currently owned and in service Saxton Volunteer Fire Company in Bedford County PA as Engine 35. Dedicated to DC Roy J. Sheely.

1996 Pierce E4-12 *

Currently owned and in service at Athens Fire Company, Bradford County PA. As Engine 24-1. During it’s time with LAFD this engine was dedicated to FF William “Shorty” Frank.

1998 Engine 2-12

Currently in service at HQ Station.

1998 Squad 12

Currently in service at Station #2.

2000 Engine 3-12

Currently in service at Station #2.

2002 Chiefs Rig

Currently in service. Original graphics. Nov 2011 became the Duty Car.

2002 Chiefs Rig (new graphics)

Nov. 2011 became the Duty Car.

2006 Engine 1-12

Currently in service at Station #2.

2009 Ford Utility 12 (new graphics)

2009 Pierce Truck 12

2011 Chiefs Rig

2011 Ford, New Chiefs Rig.

Duty Car *

The Duty Car was recieved from the township PD just before the new year. Replaced as the Duty Car by the 2002 Chevy Tahoe (Chiefs Rig) in October 2011. Went to COG sale.

Gorgas Hall Station

Original Station #1, Gorgas Community Center. 1993 Hummel Avenue. The darker red/brown brick was the original construction built in 1936. White block in the back was an addition done in 1955.

Head Quarter Station

This is the new Head Quarter Station of the Lower Allen Fire Company.

Head Quarters Station Floors

LA Twp station

Picture taken in 1968 after a twp facelift.

Station #2 (Hawbecker Station)

This station was build in 1981 by the fire company. In 1998 it was turned over to the township in trade of adding the 2 bays to the left.

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