S 371 1981
Continuing with DCFD trucks: In 1981 a Hahn/ LTI 100’ steel ladder was placed in service as Truck 9; $267,000 price tag and 28 tons. Because this rig had no axle locks, as did all previous trucks, the hydraulic outriggers were mandatory for any use – the proper span being sixteen feet. Height to the top of the tiller cage was 11’5”. The turning radius on this truck was 34 ½’, the same as a standard Mack CF chassis pumper.
Photo: No. 3 Platoon drills on Truck 9 in front of quarters, 1981.
Kevin Byrne