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Resident says Hartford should consider smaller medic vehicles to reduce hook‑and‑ladder costs
Hartford City Council (public comment) · November 11, 2025
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Summary
A public commenter told the council that Hartford's long‑standing practice of sending large hook‑and‑ladder trucks to many 911 calls wastes money and shortens apparatus life, and urged the city to consider smaller four‑wheel‑drive or medic vehicles used by neighboring towns as an alternative.
Bill Katz argued during public comment that Hartford routinely dispatches large hook‑and‑ladder trucks to 911 calls even when smaller rescue or medic vehicles would suffice, driving up replacement costs and equipment wear. "Hook and ladders brand…
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