Montclair Fire Department Unveils New, $847K Truck

MONTCLAIR, NJ -- The Montclair Fire Department unveiled a new firefighting apparatus addition to its fleet on Wednesday: a Pierce Arrow XT 105-foot Aerial Ladder Truck. The unveiling took place at a dedication ceremony held at Fire Station #2 on 588 Valley Road.

According to town officials, the truck features a 105-foot, heavy-duty steel ladder with a pre-piped waterway, LED lighting, a variety of rescue equipment, power and hand tools.

“The new ladder truck shows Council’s commitment not only to the safety of Montclair and Glen Ridge citizens but also to our firefighters,” Fire Chief John Herrmann said. “It's a major investment in our public safety capabilities, allowing our personnel to respond quickly and safely to any incident.”

The truck represents a total capital cost of $847,000 and was purchased through the H-GAC Cooperative Lease Purchasing Program. It will be assigned to Fire Station #2, officials said.

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Photo: Fire Dept. ladder truck design team, L-R: Lt. Dave Hill, Firefighter Tim McLoughlin, Lt. Dan Ernst, Capt. Joe Bates

Photo courtesy of Montclair Fire Department