The Missoula Fire Department is expanding its capabilities with a new 107-foot ladder truck designed to improve emergency response in the cityโs narrow neighborhoods and complex urban settings. The addition marks a significant upgrade from the shorter ladders and engines currently in service.
โThis 107-foot ladder with a single rear axle allows us to get better access to tighter neighborhoods as well as have the master stream reach,โ said Missoula Fire Department Assistant Chief Philip Keating. The single-axle design will make it easier for firefighters to navigate crowded parking areas and older residential streets where larger rigs often struggle to maneuver. Unlike the departmentโs other ladder trucks, this new model does not feature a basket, but itโs outfitted with full rescue gear and a high-powered master stream system.
