Ludlow Fire Department, MA is Getting an 100′ Aerial Tower!

LUDLOW FIRE DEPARTMENT, MA - JOB# 39040

Ludlow FD’s new Pierce is in production this week in Appleton, WI, Featuring a 107′ hydraulic Aerial Ladder, Whelen lighting, 300 Gallon Tank, and more- see all the details in the full drawing. We are excited to it in action for the city. Check out the weekly photos and progress from the factory floor from fabrication to final inspection below

LUDLOW FD's Pierce 100' Aerial Tower

Updates from the factory floor!

December 21, 2024: The cab completed fabrication and started the paint process.

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January 10, 2024: The cab completed the paint process and was staged while the body began fabrication.

January 17, 2025: The cab began initial assembly, the frame build began, the torque box arrived and was staged, and the body completed fabrication and was staged.

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January 25, 2025: The cab was installed on the frame, the torque box began initial assembly, and the body was released to paint.

February 7, 2025: The torque box completed initial assembly and was merged with the chassis, the forward body module was fabricated and began the paint process and the rear body module continued through paint.

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February 14, 2025: The chassis was staged to begin initial apparatus assembly, the forward body module was having plumbing installed, and the rear body module completed the paint process and was staged.