This from Danny Nelms:
From JCL graphix FBBartlett Fire District Tower 3 Project. This was a lengthy one, with removal of all existing markings, striping and emblems. Clean up and removal of old vinyl adhesives. Installation of new 3M reflective striping and printed emblems. Finished with cab wrap of black using Avery Dennison Wrap Vinyl. Also included was wrapping of the ladder lift rams.
JCL graphix photo
JCL graphix photo
JCL graphix photo
JCL graphix photo
JCL graphix photo
#1 by Mike C on April 27, 2024 - 7:20 AM
Kevin – What is your side of the story on the 2008 Pierce Velocity tower that Bartlett had? I know the story, I want to see if we’re in alignment with each other.
#2 by Kevin on April 26, 2024 - 1:33 PM
How do people find out all of this information about the vehicle and know so much when they are not affiliated with the organization and are so opinionated? It is kind of funny when you think about it.
The department purchased this vehicle to bridge the gap until our new Pierce tower is delivered. This vehicle came with detailed maintenance records and was in the best possible shape you would expect from a vehicle this old with minimal overall use. Rosenbauer was not an option because the organization felt E-One or Pierce are far superior overall when it comes to aerial apparatus. The intent is to maintain this vehicle beyond the acceptance of the new Pierce tower in 2026ish.
Regardless of the manufacturer, they all have their fair share of issues and shortfalls. Bartlett has a history of purchasing from numerous manufacturers, so we are not necessarily married to one company. JCL did a phenomenal job making the former Northampton rig look like a Bartlett rig.
#3 by Mike C on April 15, 2024 - 7:44 AM
Very nice rig. I’m just very perplexed as to why Bartlett would order another Pierce when the previous tower failed them. They just got those two Rosenbauer engines a year or two ago. Why not a Rosenbauer midmount or a new E-One midmount??? Mind blowing!
#4 by Chuck on April 14, 2024 - 6:54 AM
Harry, I’m sure the cost of the cab wrapping will be way down the list of considerations for keeping the apparatus. Seriously, sir. I wonder where you come up with some of this sometimes.
#5 by Evan Davis on April 13, 2024 - 6:20 PM
Good to see an E-One back in Bartlett!
#6 by Mike on April 13, 2024 - 3:06 PM
JCL does a lot of really good work. They do more then fire stuff also..
#7 by Harry on April 13, 2024 - 2:08 PM
Hopefully they keep this as a reserve/spare when the new one comes because wrapping this like that is very costly I like the door handles on the cab of these older eones way better than the pull type