Of interest … new tower ladders for the Indianapolis FD

From the Pierce Flickr page:

Pierce, Indianapolis Fire Department, IN, 40030-1

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Pierce composite

Pierce, Indianapolis Fire Department, IN, 40030-2

Pierce composite

thanks Martin

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7 Comments

#1 by E. C. Darroll on October 8, 2024 - 1:00 PM

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One fun thing about our apparatus replacement that most people don’t know is that when we build a new station we try to roll at least one apparatus purchase in with it. For instance, the 3s got a new engine with their house (despite being nowhere near replacement age), 16s got a new engine and tanker when they opened as 52s/54s closed, 5s got a new Tac (but not a new engine), etc.
#2 by Greg on October 8, 2024 - 12:35 PM

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The recent order from Pierce included 12 Engines, 3 Rear Mount Towers, 2 Mid Mount Towers, 2 Rear Mount Aerials and the mentioned Tiller. The next order should include 5 Engines, 2 Rear Mount Aerials, 1 Tower, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Tanker and a Tactical Support Unit.

IFD has excellent leadership, a great working relationship with Local 416 that have worked to provide funding for an aggressive apparatus replacement program.
#3 by E. C. Darroll on October 8, 2024 - 9:04 AM

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Be sure to keep an eye out for our new tiller (to replace LD07) which should be in production soon. Cannot wait to see how it looks in the new colors/design!

And thanks for the compliments, Guys! While no job is perfect, you’re right, we have some very capable leadership advocating for us to the City/County Council and Mayor!
#4 by Tim on October 8, 2024 - 6:43 AM

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One thing missing from this post is the rear mount tower that is a part of this order.
#5 by Michael m on October 7, 2024 - 8:25 PM

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I am guessing Indy is much better managed than Chicago! Glad at least one midwestern department is keeping their fleet up!
#6 by Mike C on October 7, 2024 - 5:14 PM

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Indy getting all sorts of new rigs. Meanwhile, the mismanaged City of Chicago doesn’t have spare rigs available. Sad.
#7 by crabbymilton on October 7, 2024 - 8:59 AM

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I like it being a nice squared off look. There seems to be a trend toward gray now. I suppose if you really want to paint the aerial itself, that’s one of the better color options.