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The department had applied for an AFG grant for the apparatus purchase but had been turned down several times before finally being awarded the grant. Just prior to being awarded, the township was ready to provide funding for the apparatus.
The rigs have Darley PSD 1,500-gpm, side-mount, single-stage power takeoff (PTO) pumps, and 500-gallon polypropylene water tanks.
The Addison (TX) Fire Department decided a straight stick’s maneuverability fit its needs better than a platform and went with a Spartan ER rear-mount aerial ladder quint.
The Big Horn County (MT) Rural Fire District wanted a pumper that could handle structure fires, wildland fires, motor vehicle fires, and more.
The new rigs are designed for consistency with the department’s existing fleet, with no major changes to their equipment storage.
The department wanted to put its aerial ladder quint at Station 88 into reserve status and replace it with a new aerial ladder quint.
The department had two major requirements of the new pumpers—a clean cab concept and a Cummins X12 engine.
The city wanted a more nimble vehicle to negotiate tight areas in town, as well as to access residents during flooding and high water.
The Cassie Volunteer Fire Department wanted a vehicle that was small enough and agile enough to get to its waterfronts.
St. Augustine is notorious for its tight streets, and navigating fire apparatus throughout the city is an inherent problem and a challenge.
The department needed to replace the oldest of the tillers and wanted a new rig that mirrored the customization of its earlier TDAs.
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