04/27/2026
After decades of dependable service, today we take a moment to look back—and move forward.
Originally built in 1987 and placed into our service in 1997 after coming to us from Racine, Wisconsin, our ladder truck stood ready for whatever came its way. From structure fires and mutual aid across the region to countless drills and standby assignments, it answered the call time and time again without hesitation. Generations of our members trained on it, rode it, and trusted it to get the job done when it mattered most. It wasn’t just a piece of apparatus—it was part of this department’s identity.
That truck saw thousands of responses, countless hours of training, and more than its fair share of hard work. It’s been there on some of our busiest days and stood quietly in the bay waiting for the next one. Through it all, it never asked for recognition—just fuel, maintenance, and a crew ready to go.
Now, as we place our new ladder truck in service, we do so with pride, knowing we’re building on the foundation that came before it. The new truck brings advancements in safety, capability, and efficiency that will better serve our community for years to come—but it also carries on the legacy of the one it replaces.
To everyone who operated, maintained, and took pride in our old ladder over the years—thank you. And to the truck itself… job well done.
Here’s to the next chapter.