FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City will get a new ladder truck for the Fort Wayne Fire Department.
City Council has approved the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer 100’ Ascendant Tower Ladder Truck for the Fort Wayne Fire Department. With a price tag of $2.5 million, the City says it is an investment in the safety and well-being of the community and FWFD firefighters.
The following was released:
“Public safety is a top priority in Fort Wayne and it’s critical to make sure we have the necessary equipment to be able to serve and protect the public,” said Mayor Tucker. “Residents can be comforted in knowing that we have excellent firefighters in our great city. I’m also encouraged by the work of our fire department leadership team in partnership with City Council to move forward with this important purchase.”
The new ladder truck is expected to be delivered and placed into service within 46-49 months after the complete execution of the purchase agreement.
Due to the exponential growth of the downtown area’s high-rise office and residential buildings over the last 12-15 years, it’s important to have a ladder truck nearby that can reach those heights. This new ladder truck will be assigned to the Central Fire Station, Station #1. The current ladder truck assigned to Station 1 will move into reserve status and a reserve truck will be decommissioned. This new 100’ truck is designed as a mid-mount platform truck. Coming in at a travel height of under 11’, it will be able to travel anywhere in the city without being impeded by overpasses.
The Fort Wayne Fire Department has established a fire apparatus committee that understands the mission to deliver a life-saving truck that meets all requirements for the lowest price possible. The apparatus committee is involved in the specifications process as well as the request for proposal process required under city ordinance.
“The Fort Wayne Fire Department’s mission is to save lives,” said Chief Lahey. “The purchase of this apparatus reflects a commitment and a dedication by our Mayor, City Council, and our taxpayers to make sure the members of the FWFD are provided the necessary equipment to accomplish that mission. This truck along with the professional men and women of the Fort Wayne Fire Department will save lives.”
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