VIDEO: Every second counts when firefighters are responding to emergencies. This weekend, one Luzerne County department got an upgrade that will help them reach those in need faster.
The City of Nanticoke is rolling out a new ladder truck that’s bigger, stronger, and built for today’s challenges. It replaces a 26-year-old truck, giving firefighters new capabilities to reach higher, move faster, and keep the community safer.
“It was a tedious process, and it took a lot of work and support from our elected officials, firefighters, and the community,” Nanticoke Fire Chief Mark Boncal said. This project was three years in the making, from the day it was proposed to the moment it rolled into service.
The cost of the truck was $1.7 million, with $509,000 of the purchase price being covered by an LSA grant. The ladder truck carries 300 gallons of water and comes with a longer reach.
