[quote name='ffemtwakeman' date='28 June 2010 - 10:49 PM' timestamp='1277778542' post='389707']
Its a tactic/gimmick. Some depts were writing specs that stated a length more than 75' (Ferrara's 77' ladder) to exclude other manufacturers from bidding. With this 78' aerial, E\-One can submit a bid that won't be immediately rejeced because it didn't meet the minimum requirements.
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If I'm not mistaken, FEMA/AFG grants used to read "aerial '76ft or greater" on the apparatus application.
Its a tactic/gimmick. Some depts were writing specs that stated a length more than 75' (Ferrara's 77' ladder) to exclude other manufacturers from bidding. With this 78' aerial, E\-One can submit a bid that won't be immediately rejeced because it didn't meet the minimum requirements.
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If I'm not mistaken, FEMA/AFG grants used to read "aerial '76ft or greater" on the apparatus application.