NORTH SHELBY - A new ladder truck acquired by the Cahaba Valley Fire Department is the first of its kind in Alabama and will allow firefighters more flexibility as they respond to structure fires. The $935,000 apparatus, named Quint 181, was delivered to Station 183 in Mt Laurel on Friday, Aug.
The $935,000 apparatus, named Quint 181, was delivered to Station 183 in Mt Laurel on Friday, Aug. 11, but will be housed at Station 181 off U.S. 280 across from Lee Branch.
CVFD Lt. Stephen Gaither said fire engines are typically replaced every 10 years and aerial units every 20 years. The unit replaced by the new ladder truck turns 21 years old this year.
The old unit will remain with the department and could be used as a reserve or at a station where it would see less use, Gaither said.