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Article: State-of-the-art life saver; New Holland Volunteer Fire Company puts new $832,000 ladder truck into service
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- Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA
- Article date:
- August 28, 2002
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Fighting fires is no easy task. That's why firefighters at Liberty
Fire Company appreciate the advances in technology that help to make
their jobs safer.
New Holland Volunteer Fire Company put its newest state-of-the-
art ladder truck into service on Aug. 17.
"Saving lives and protecting property is our top priority. The new
ladder truck will help us do our job better and safer," fire chief
Larry Martin said.
According to Martin, most people don't realize all the
technological benefits the new truck can provide during a
firefighting situation.
For instance, he said that along with the 100-foot extension
capability and bucket platform to provide rescue at unprecedented
heights, the ladder ...