Tower 1 took a couple years to acquire. It cost $1.5 million and was purchased by the city with the fire assessment and general fund. (Source: Panamacity.gov)

Panama City (FL) FD Shows Off New $1.5M Aerial Tower with First Push-In Ceremony

Tower 1 took a couple years to acquire. It cost $1.5 million and was purchased by the city with the fire assessment and general fund.
Smeal built this 75-foot aerial ladder quint for Onondaga Hill (NY) Fire Department on a Spartan Gladiator chassis and LFD cab, powered by a 500-hp Cummins engine and an Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmission. (Photos 1-5 courtesy of Colden Enterprises)

Onondaga Hill (NY) FD Happy with Performance of Smeal 75-Foot Aerial Ladder Quint

Onondaga Hill Fire Department wanted to replace a rescue-pumper that was duplicating many of the functions of its medium duty rescue truck.

Fire Apparatus of the Day: June 28, 2024

Check out this Melrose (MA) Fire Department 100-foot Patriot tractor-drawn aerial by Seagrave.

Photo Gallery: Mount Prospect (IL) Battles Apartment Fire

Due to weather conditions and anticipated extended operations, command upgraded to a third alarm. Photos by Tim Olk.
Ladder 579 Seagrave Marauder rear-mount aerial ladder. (Photos by Mike Ciampo)

Compartment Corner: Washingtonville (NY) Seagrave Marauder Aerial Ladder

The department hosted a “Wet-down” to announce the arrival of Ladder 579, its 2022 Seagrave Marauder 100-foot rear-mount aerial ladder.

Fire Apparatus of the Day: May 20, 2024

Check out this Onondaga Hill Fire Department, Syracuse, NY, 75-foot rear-mount aerial ladder quint by Smeal.
Seagrave built this Meanstick 75-foot aerial ladder quint for Tappan (NY) Fire District. (Photos 1-5 courtesy of Hudson Valley Fire Equipment)

Tappan (NY) Fire District Goes to Seagrave for Its First Aerial

The department chose the 75-foot aerial ladder quint for its single rear axle and shorter wheelbase to negotiate narrow roads.
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