The Columbus (OH) Fire Division has replaced eight of 15 ladder trucks within the past four years. An approved income-tax increase in 2009 provided funds to purchase three of these last year, according to a recent report from the Columbus Dispatch.
The Dispatch story tells how these new ladder trucks have effected the division:
"It is needed," Battalion Chief Michael Fowler said. "With all the technology that has changed in the last few years, it makes a big difference." The three new ladder trucks will be outside City Hall today for Mayor Michael B. Coleman and City Council members to inspect."
The story also states, "The purchase of the three trucks is part of a $28.3 million capital-budget investment to replace an aging fleet, officials said.
Since 2007, the city has paid for five ladder trucks, 24 fire engines and 31 medic vehicles.
By upgrading the Fire Division's fleet, Fowler said, firefighters and emergency crews will have vehicles that are more efficient, clearly marked and offer more visibility for drivers."
Read the complete report HERE.
Photo by Fred Squillante, The Columbus Dispatch
The Dispatch story tells how these new ladder trucks have effected the division:
"It is needed," Battalion Chief Michael Fowler said. "With all the technology that has changed in the last few years, it makes a big difference." The three new ladder trucks will be outside City Hall today for Mayor Michael B. Coleman and City Council members to inspect."
The story also states, "The purchase of the three trucks is part of a $28.3 million capital-budget investment to replace an aging fleet, officials said.
Since 2007, the city has paid for five ladder trucks, 24 fire engines and 31 medic vehicles.
By upgrading the Fire Division's fleet, Fowler said, firefighters and emergency crews will have vehicles that are more efficient, clearly marked and offer more visibility for drivers."
Read the complete report HERE.
Photo by Fred Squillante, The Columbus Dispatch
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