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Council approves new aerial ladder truck with bucket as part of consent calendar
Summary
As part of the consent calendar on March 17, the Albany City Council approved acquisition of a new aerial ladder truck with a bucket; the apparatus includes idle-reduction technology, is configured to run on renewable diesel and is designed with a shorter deployed length and tighter turning capability suited to Albany's streets.
The Albany City Council on March 17 approved, as part of the consent calendar, purchase of a new aerial ladder truck configured with a bucket and multiple sustainability and maneuverability features. The consent calendar passed by roll-call vote with all members present voting yes.
Fire Department leaders described the apparatus as one of a small number of departments in the state to deploy this configuration. Captain James Barry (Fire Department) and the Fire Chief explained the truck will include idle-reduction…
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