This from Michael D. Douglass:

Hey guys some progress has been made on the new squad we have on order.  The squad is an SVI body on a Sutphen Ambassador chassis.  The chassis is scheduled to arrive at the SVI plant next week.  The plan is to have the squad completed by early fall, however as of right now they are ahead of schedule so it may be ready sooner.    

Attached find a PDF of the preliminary graphics from SVI.  The graphics have been approved with the only exception being that the lettering will be done in gold leaf instead of the orange used in the graphic.  I have also attached a photo of the body sub frame and 6 photos on the fabrication from SVI.  These photos can also be viewed on SVI’s website under the “watch your truck being built” photo gallery area at:  www.svitrucks.com.

As I get additional updates I will send them to you.   Thanks.

Yours in Fire Safety,

Michael D. Douglass

Lieutenant / Public Education and Information Officer, Cary Fire Protection District

photos of fire truck being built

Front/side officer’s side. SVI Trucks photo

photos of fire truck being built

Compartment detail. SVI Trucks photo

photos of fire truck being built

Compartment detail. SVI Trucks photo

photos of fire truck being built

Sub frame. SVI Trucks photo

photos of fire truck being built

Rear/side officer’s side. SVI Trucks photo

photos of fire truck being built

Rear view. SVI Trucks photo

drawing of new tire truck

Graphics layout for new Cary squad 255. SVIGraphics Department

drawing of new tire truck

Graphics layout for new Cary squad 255. SVIGraphics Department