On Saturday afternoon, residents of Lincoln joined in the dedication of the new $578,000 ladder truck. The truck has been dedicated to the people of Lincoln and Lincoln firefighters, including firefighters Austin Bahn and Jake Lessen who have passed away.

Pictures by Mike Fak

The new truck extends to 75 feet, allowing firefighters to reach the top of the tallest area buildings.

The controls show how sophisticated the new truck is.

Fire Chief Kent Hulett (left) dedicates the truck, with the Saturday watch in dress blues.

Mayor Beth Davis-Kavelman says a few words, with the chief on the left and Lt. Ken Ebelherr on the right.

The families of Austin Bahn and Jake Lessen gather for a picture by the truck.

A plaque on the truck dedicates the vehicle to the city and the firefighters, including Bahn and Lessen.

A commemorative cake was made for the occasion.

This old Mount Pulaski ladder truck shows just how far fire trucks have come in 70 years.

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