The Town of Fuquay-Varina recently received a new ladder truck. This 2019 Spartan/Smeal rear-mount, 1500/400/105-foot was delivered on February 27, 2020. 

Specs include:

• Four-section ladder and 105 feet of heavy-duty 100,000 psi steel and features a 750 pound working tip load without any restrictions in relation to elevation, extension or rotation, while flowing 1,500 GPM.
• 16-foot standard jack spread with short jack capability
• Spartan Advanced Occupant Protection, driver knee, steering wheel, officer knee, and side curtain airbags with side impact sensors and rollover protection
• Galvanized frame rails, subframe, and outriggers
• Cummins 505 HP engine with engine brake and transmission retarder
• 1500 gpm Waterous pump
• 400 gallon water tank
• Full height/full depth driver side compartments
• Department-specific custom front bumper layout
• Vinyl searing
• EMS compartments
• Hydraulic generator with two cord reels.

Photo credit Fuquay-Varina Fire Department/Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks