The nearly $1 million tower ladder truck replaces another that was 30 years-old and in need of significant repairs. The Village bonded $1.2 million for the purchase late last year and placed the order a couple of months ago.

Fire Chief Rob Jacyna says the new truck has better technology, better fuel economy and a quicker set up. JC Mayor Greg Deemie says it will also be able to better navigate some of the village's narrow streets.

Planning for the purchase of the new truck started five years ago, with the committee looking at what the department’s needs were for the present and future.  

The new aerial truck features a 100-foot ladder, with a platform on the end of it.