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The Space Coast Antique Club is in the process of refurbishing a 1925 American LaFrance fire engine for Titusville Fire and Emergency Services. The restoration began September 4, 2001 and is moving along at a steady pace.

Funding for the restoration is by donations from the community. Joy Merckson, a local artist painted the fire truck as it looked when new. A raffle for the picture was held to raise funds for the restoration project. Fire Department personnel have held 2 chili cook offs to raise funds for the project. For further information please contact Titusville Fire and Emergency Services department at 321-383-5708 or Lee Dodd at 321-269-3498.

The La France Fire truck with fire department personnel, in front of the old Titusville fire station on Palm Ave. Date unknown.

The La France fire truck being transported
to old station 11 for refurbishment

Members of the Space Coast Antique Automobile Club Association disassembling the LaFrance fire truck for refurbishment.

The body of the LaFrance fire truck removed with only the frame and pump remaining.

The frame of the LaFrance fire truck primed and ready for paint.

The frame of the LaFrance fire after being painted red.

The frame and wheels of the LaFrance fire truck on display during a fund raising effort at the Indian River Festival.

A picture of the 1925 La France painted by Joy Merckson. A raffle for the picture was held to raise funds for the fire truck refurbishment.