Grimes, IA, in the newly-formed Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department, took delivery of a new Pierce last year. A stop was in order on New Years Day for a few photos.
Also, Polk County has begun a new numbering system for all departments in the county, moving from four digit truck numbers to three. The last of three numbers describes what the unit is:
1 Engine
3 & 4 Ambulance
5 Ladder
6 Tender/tanker
7 Brush
8 Rescue
Grimes 371 is a 2015 Pierce Veolcity, 1250/500/30F.
Also, Polk County has begun a new numbering system for all departments in the county, moving from four digit truck numbers to three. The last of three numbers describes what the unit is:
1 Engine
3 & 4 Ambulance
5 Ladder
6 Tender/tanker
7 Brush
8 Rescue
Grimes 371 is a 2015 Pierce Veolcity, 1250/500/30F.