News
October 9, 2008
Fire Department To Add Two Aerial Ladder Trucks To Fleet
At its meeting on Sept. 2, the Raleigh City Council agreed to waive competitive bidding requirements in order to piggyback on a bid from New Hanover County for the purchase of two new fire trucks. By piggybacking on New Hanover County’s purchase, the City is able to purchase the trucks at a reduced rate.
The new vehicles are 100-foot aerial platform ladder fire trucks. Constructed by Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., the trucks will cost more than $844,000 apiece. The trucks are capable of pumping 2,000 gallons of water per minute. Currently, the City has seven other aerial ladders in its fire-fighting fleet. The new trucks, however, will include a platform at the end of the ladder that will allow two to three firefighters to operate.
The new trucks will be stationed in the northwest section of the city and will support operations in the Glenwood Avenue/Pleasant Valley area. The value of the trucks is their ability to support fire and rescue efforts in multi-story incidents. The trucks will also include heavy rescue equipment designed to improve rescue operations involving vehicular accidents. The trucks have an expected service time of 15 to 18 years.
Prepared by:
David Blount
Public Affairs Specialist
Public Affairs Department
For More Information Contact:
John McGrath
Fire Chief
Fire Department
310 West Martin Street, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-831-6115
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