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News: Shut down of American LaFrance.

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This comes from a reliable source. www.sconfire.com

Here is the full release from ALFCO:

We have received an official release from Patriarch Partners in reference to the shut down of American LaFrance.

Statement from American LaFrance, LLC:

American LaFrance, LLC, the manufacturer of fire, rescue and vocational vehicles, announced Friday the closing of its warehouse, production and service facilities in Monks Corner, SC Ephrata, PA and Los Angeles.

The company is advising its customers that they will be able to continue obtaining replacement parts and service for vehicles manufactured by American LaFrance from a new third party vendor. American LaFrance will contact customers with information about where they can obtain parts and service for their vehicles in the near future.

Unfortunately, the company’s unexpected current financial condition requires the discontinuation of operations in these locations at this time and these facilities are not expected to reopen.

SCFMA: Celebrate The Life of William “Wild Bill” Carlson

Date: Saturday. February 22, 20142014-01-07_082106
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Place:
Sierra Lakes Golf Club
16600 Clubhouse Drive
Fontana, CA 92336
909-350-2500

Sierra Lakes Web Site

Please confirm  your attendance.
Call our office manager
Debbie Cornell  at 909-355-6704.

 We need a head count for food.

Map: http://sierralakes.com/location/

Annual report on firefighter fatalities in the United States

2012 annual report: overview of findings

Firefighter fatalities in the United States in 2012

Eighty-one firefighters died while on duty in 2012.

  • The total break down included 42 volunteer, 28 career, and 11 wildland agency firefighters.
  • There were 4 multiple firefighter fatality incidents claiming a total of 10 firefighters.
  • Fifteen firefighters died in duties associated with wildland fires.
  • Activities related to emergency incidents resulted in the deaths of 45 firefighters.
  • Twenty-two firefighters died while engaging in activities at the scene of a fire.
  • Seventeen firefighters died while responding to or returning from 16 emergency incidents.
  • Eighteen firefighters died as the result of 14 vehicle crashes, six involving POVs, six involving apparatus, and six from two separate incidents involving aircraft.
  • Heart attacks were the most frequent cause of death with 39 firefighter deaths.
  • Eight firefighters died while they were engaged in training activities.
  • Twelve firefighters died after the conclusion of their on-duty activity.

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