American LaFrance

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American LaFrance (ALF) was an American vehicle manufacturer in operation between 1873 and 2014 which focused primarily on the production of fire engines, ladder trucks, and emergency apparatus such as ambulance and rescue vehicles.

Ward LaFrance, an unrelated competitor fire-apparatus manufacturer also based in Elmira Heights, New York, was founded by a LaFrance family member.

The company suspended operations and closed the Elmira operations in 1985. A much-reduced company re-opened for operations in Bluefield, Virginia, in 1986, operating through 1994.
In 1995, Freightliner, a subsidiary of Daimler AG, purchased the remnants of the company, yet again resurrecting LaFrance. Freightliner continued to utilize American LaFrance's original nameplates and designations including the Eagle custom chassis.


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