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Ladder 1

Ladder 1 - 1991 Grumman Aerialcat.

This 102 foot ladder platform provides access to the upper reaches of almost all building within the City. It is powered by a 736 cu. in. Detroit Diesel with a 4-speed automatic Allison transmission. The ladder system consists of four outriggers, a steel turntable, a three section steel ladder with attached platform and a 76 gallon hydraulic system. This vehicle fully loaded with water, hose, equipment and personnel weighs approximately 79,000lbs.

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Fire Equipment
  • 1500 GPM pump
  • 150 Gallon Tank
  • 7.5kw Generator
  • MSA Thermal Imager
  • 850 feet LDH
  • PPV Gas Fan w/misting
  • 1 3/4" and 2 1/2" Hi-Rise Packs
Rescue Equipment
  • ALS Equipped
  • Holmotro Combi-Tool
  • Rope & River Rescue
  • K 12 Saw
  • Vent Chain Saw
  • Stokes Basket
HazMat Equipment
  • 4 WMD Cartridges
  • Multi-Gas Meter


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