Its with great sadness that the department has to announce that Ladder 13 has been declared a total loss.
Experts from KME, SSV, SVFD and the insurance company inspected the rig and had to conclude that there was extensive structural damage to the cab, aerial and rear chassis.
Furthermore the rear body, watertank and rear axle were severly damaged, making the rig to expensive to repair.
The wreck will be stripped off of any usable parts and then will be sold to a scrap dealer.
The driver causing the accident admitted to Police that he had a moment of inattention and didn't see the traffic jam.
And his work insurance will cover the full cost of the totalled Ladder 13 plus equipment, making it possible for the department to order a new truck soon.
So SVFD will not press charges against the driver and his company.
But ending on a bright note, all firefighters involved in the crash are cleared to return to duty.
Experts from KME, SSV, SVFD and the insurance company inspected the rig and had to conclude that there was extensive structural damage to the cab, aerial and rear chassis.
Furthermore the rear body, watertank and rear axle were severly damaged, making the rig to expensive to repair.
The wreck will be stripped off of any usable parts and then will be sold to a scrap dealer.
The driver causing the accident admitted to Police that he had a moment of inattention and didn't see the traffic jam.
And his work insurance will cover the full cost of the totalled Ladder 13 plus equipment, making it possible for the department to order a new truck soon.
So SVFD will not press charges against the driver and his company.
But ending on a bright note, all firefighters involved in the crash are cleared to return to duty.