The Woonsocket Fire Department used $681,819 in federal funds to purchase a new aerial ladder truck and $377,055 in federal grants were used to purchase new safety gear.
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The new truck will allow for better support for neighboring town fire departments. The truck features a 110-foot ladder and a "pre-piped waterway," which can help firefighters save valuable time during emergencies.Â
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The new safety gear includes 48 self-containing breathing apparatus with integrated thermal imaging cameras, new face pieces for each firefighter, two Rapid Intervention Packs and a new cascade air fill system.Â