By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• A Pennsylvania apparatus company is restoring an FDNY Tower Ladder truck that was damaged during the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks.
• The restoration is underway in New Holland, Pa., ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks this fall.
• The truck’s cab was crushed by falling debris during the attacks, and it had been scheduled for scrap before being saved by a private buyer.
• 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Service is working on returning the apparatus to display condition with support from Seagrave parts sourcing.
• Once complete, the restored apparatus will be displayed publicly and preserved as a historical memorial.
(NEW HOLLAND, PA —) A Pennsylvania emergency vehicle service company is restoring a Fire Department of New York Tower Ladder truck that was badly damaged during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, officials said.
The apparatus, which had its cab crushed by falling debris as firefighters responded to the World Trade Center, was saved from being scrapped and is now being refurbished at 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Service in New Holland ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks later this year.
The truck was purchased by a private buyer after being decommissioned and stripped of lights and equipment, and restoration efforts began after years of planning and acquisition challenges.
Technicians at the Pennsylvania business sourced parts and expertise, including support from Seagrave, the original manufacturer, to address the complex repairs needed to return the vehicle to display condition.
Once the work is complete, the restored Tower Ladder will receive new decals and paint before being placed on public exhibit to honor the legacy of the firefighters who served and perished on 9/11.