MID-MOUNT FIRE APPARATUS
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July 2, 2026
A mid-mount first apparatus includes a chassis defining a longitudinal axis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis below the cab, a single rear axle coupled to the chassis rearward of the cab, a body assembly coupled to the chassis rearward of the cab, a torque box coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the single rear axle, a stabilization assembly coupled to at least one of the chassis or the torque box, and an aerial assembly pivotably coupled to the torque box. The aerial assembly includes a six section ladder having a vertical reach of at least 95 feet and a horizontal reach of at least 90 feet. The chassis and the aerial assembly have a combined longitudinal length along the longitudinal axis that is at most 42 feet when the six section ladder is fully retracted.
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