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. |
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Fire Chief Kent Hulett (left) dedicates the
truck, with the Saturday watch in dress blues.
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Mayor Beth Davis-Kavelman says a few words, with the chief on the left
and Lt. Ken Ebelherr on the right. |
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The families of Austin Bahn and Jake Lessen
gather for a picture by the truck.
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A plaque on the truck dedicates the vehicle to
the city and the firefighters, including Bahn and Lessen.
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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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