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This message comes from Christopher Holmes:
> "I recently found out that Sugar Grove Fire Protection District has decided to sell their aerial ladder truck."
Below is a photo of the vehicle being offered for sale:
2006 Pierce Dash 100′ Platform 2000/300 being sold to raise funds for the Sugar Grove FPD. Brindlee Mountain photo
The seller’s website mentions:
> "This aerial was surplused because the expected commercial retail development in the first due area didn’t happen after the economic downturn. The aerial ladder is being replaced with a fire rescue pumper that better meets the community’s needs. The truck is in excellent condition with very low mileage."
Here’s an excerpt from the meeting minutes regarding the sale of surplus equipment:
And here's a link to the full meeting minutes where the decision to sell the apparatus was approved.
This move reflects a shift in priorities for the department, focusing on more versatile and cost-effective equipment that can serve the community more efficiently in the long run.