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​1927 American La France Pumper
Kentfield Fire Protection District

1927 American La France Pumper, Kentfield Fire Protection District, story coming.

American La France was one of the oldest fire apparatus manufacturers in America, with roots going back into the 1830's. Sadly, after a series of ownership changes its doors were closed in 2014. There were many ALF engines in Marin County in the 1900's. Two are fully restored - learn about one of them here. Full story coming soon.

Watch Kentfield Fire Chief Paul Smith share the history of their 1927 La France pumper in the video on the left.

VIDEO by Dan White of Share-A-Vison and Retired Larkspur Chief William Lellis.
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The La France in the San Francisco Earthquake Centennial Parade, April 18, 2006, photo courtesy Kentfield FPD.

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The delivery documentation from July of 1928.

The La France in a Petaluma parade, date tbd.
The La France in the San Francisco Earthquake Centennial parade, April 18, 2006.
Dedicated in 1994.
The La France pictured at the memorial service for retired Kentfield Chief Kenny Kamp in 2009.