Houston Fire Department Apparatus

[Ladder 68]

Sorry for delay responding...the single-rear wheel concept does make it not only look awkward but also prone to feeling a little top heavy even though they really aren't. Our Fire Fighter/Paramedics think it is a bit awkward but like it overall once you get accustom to it. There are advantages to the concept as it puts all the equipment (ALS, backboards, scoops, refrigerator, etc.) in the seperate module and not in the same space as the crew.



These were also in the same purchase as the original 11 Ferrara pumpers and where grant funded as well being built by Frazier located in SW Houston (51's still alarm). Since these were purchased and placed in service future Squad units have been assigned new Chevrolet Suburban.