According to a report from KRCR, the city of Red Bluff, California, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the city’s brand new fire truck that had its 100-foot ladder on full display.

The ceremony was held in conjunction with another ribbon-cutting for Red Bluff’s newly-completed Sacramento River Boat Ramp.

The Red Bluff Fire Department’s (RBFD’s) new $1.2 million 2020 ladder truck is a major upgrade, replacing its 1998 engine. RBFD Captain Mark Moyer said the new ladder will improve the response time of his crews as well as give them a better working ladder.

Lastly, Moyer said the biggest difference in the new truck is its 2,000-gallon-per-minute pump, an increase from the 1,500-gpm pump on the 1998 truck. It also offers the RBFD a larger cab.

Another major difference is the new ladder is city-owned rather than funded by the county.

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According to a report from Cape May County Herald, a new fire truck is headed to the Rio Grande (NJ) Volunteer Fire Company (RGVFC) after a discussion on its purchase was part of city officials’ public meeting held on March 18.

The RGVFC has long desired a Pierce Enforcer pumper truck with a compressed air foam system. At the meeting, members stated that the total cost of the truck was $366,872, with an $8,000 reduction because of several changes to the specifications.

The truck being replaced will now be sold off; fire commission members indicated it is worth $145,000. In his report to the commissioners, RGVFC Chief Richard Sweeten said everyone who has seen the new Pierce truck is enthusiastic about it.

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City of Red Bluff welcomed a 100-foot ladder with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, reports KRCR.

The brand new 2020 ladder truck is an upgrade from their 1998 fire engine.

Next came the ribbon-cutting for the newly-finished Sacramento River Boat Ramp that’s now open to the public at the city’s River Park.

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The Decatur Fire Department has welcomed a $1 million fire truck, reports Herald & Review.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “New Truck 2 has been delivered. Should go in-service in a couple of weeks. 107’ ladder provides greater reach than the previous one. It will serve the east side of Decatur from station 2.”

Two fire trucks in the current fleet have either just been repaired or are about to be repaired due to accidents.

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