But just in time, Pierce Mfg. delivered the 2 much needed aerials to Studdsville Specialty Vehicles.
First is the new Ladder 31, a 2016 Pierce Arrow XT 95' Midmount.
The rig is being tested and will be delivered to Station 6 at the end of the day, so the crews can get checked out on her and will go into service within the next few days.
The old Ladder 31 will stay at SSV for its annual checkup, after that it will be renumbered Ladder 17 at will be placed at Station 7.
When the new company is gonna be in service is unknown yet, as the hiring phase is still ongoing.
The second truck was a real suprise, but Pierce also delivered the new Ladder 13.
A 2016 Pierce Quantum 95'Midmount.
This truck was actually meant for another department, but they cancelled the order.
The Truck was very similar spec'ed to the needs for Studdsville, so the ladder was customised for us, repainted and delivered.
The rig is also being tested, and will be put into service probably by the weekend.
More pictures and info will be released when these trucks are into service.