Private company

American LaFrance

Defunct American firetruck manufacturer

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. Originally located in Elmira, New York, the final iteration of the company was located in Summerville, South Carolina.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

1873Founded1

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

  • Daimler Truck North America

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 2014Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1873Founded Founded1

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