SPARTAN INNOVATION
The Smeal Fire Apparatus built rear-mount 105' aerial ladder configurations, and they partnered with Spartan Motors for the custom chassis. The term innovation describes a specific product line that emphasized ergonomic design.
PFD ordered a 1998 Spartan Innovation 105' rear-mount aerial, and the VIN was 4S7AW4196XCO26147. The Smeal Fire Apparatus built the rear-mount 105' aerial configuration, and they partnered with Spartan Motors for the custom chassis (the 4S7 in the VIN confirms Spartan Motors as the manufacturer and the AW4196 sequence aligns with a custom build). The term innovation describes a specific product line that emphasized ergonomic design. It was put in service February 1999 and was registered as a model year 1999 with NJ License Plate of MG 37127. Cost was $397,594, funded through bonds.
The 20,000 lbs. steer axle mounted behind the drive axle allowed better maneuverability but took extra driver training
It entered service as Ladder 2 located at the Northside firehouse on Temple Street.
The 20,000 lbs. steer axle mounted behind the drive axle allowed better maneuverability but took extra driver training
It entered service as Ladder 2 located at the Northside firehouse on Temple Street.
Pictured at Madison Avenue Firehouse - Chief officers in front (L-R): DiGuglielmo, Pasquariello, Postorino, McLaughlin and Fleming - Photo taken at the 2000 retirement of Captain William Henderson (in blue shirt at right of B/C Fleming with his two sons on each side)
November 21, 2000 Summer Street General Alarm -- Chris Tompkins Photo
After the PFD years it saw service in Pincort Quebec
