Public Jamestown viewing of fire ladder truck

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Hall, on Wednesday morning, was the scene of  a display of  a prototype ladder  fire truck that the Jamestown City Fire Department is interested in purchasing in place of the old truck taken out of service due to equipment malfunctions and replacement costs.

On hand with the ladder truck and two other fire vehicles on their way for delivery, were representatives of Heiman Fire Equipment, with the ladder truck manufactured by Rosenbauer, with the Cobra Aerial (ladder) Truck.

The ladder truck is on its way to New Town, ND, where it has been purchased.

They said the truck on display in Jamestown has a price tag of $900,000.  Jamestown is looking at a model with additional features, and would cost around $1-million.   Equipment from the previous ladder truck can be fitted to the new truck, to bring the new one up to standards required in Jamestown fire fighting.

Previously…

At a recent Jamestown City Council Fire Committee meeting, Mayor Heinrich proposed funding options for the $1-millon ladder truck.

Mayor Heinrich proposes the cost to paid from one-third state funds, and the city and local industry cover two-thirds of the cost. He said donations, pledges, payment plans and the like need to extend over a five year period. Once the agreements are reached the city would be able to order the ladder truck.

City Fire Chief Jim Reuther this is the best plan of action, and that it “is doable.”

The committee recommends endorsing the action plan.