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Council approves budget and purchase agreement for new aerial ladder truck
Vermilion City Council · November 17, 2025
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Summary
After discussion about ladder reach, bridge clearance and financing, council adopted ordinance 2025‑65 to buy a new aerial ladder truck with a projected ~24‑month delivery; sale of older equipment could offset part of the cost and staff identified appropriation needs.
Vermilion City Council voted to authorize the purchase agreement for a new aerial ladder truck, advancing the fire department's multi‑year vehicle replacement plan.
Fire Department leadership described the vehicle as a roughly 100‑foot ladder unit capable of reaching typical 5–7 story buildings; staff said…
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