What is considered to be the "crown jewel" of the FAFD, this 1956 American LaFrance 100 foot tillered aerial ladder originally served the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut as Ladder Six.  In 1982, the rig received a facelift with the installation of a new Century series cab, new axles, air brakes, power steering, Detroit 6-71T diesel and Allison MT-644 automatic transmission.  Also included in this facelift were new compartments on the trailer and an enclosed tiller cab.  In 1989 the aerial ladder was replaced with a new ALF "deep-web" type.  The truck, which was the last tillered aerial on the Bridgeport roster, was removed from service in 1994, due in part to manpower cutbacks.  It was kicked about the department until 1996 when it was stripped and sold to a Bridgeport firefighter.  Lacking storage, he was forced to sell it in May of 1997 to Rich Sitler.  A complete restoration (eventually) is planned.  Currently, we're just putting the pieces back on and having fun! Back to FAFD Home