Historic Apparatus: 1960 Aerial Ladder Truck

In June of 1960, a new Maxim 75 foot aerial ladder truck was delivered to Franklin.  It replaced the old Mack which was sold to Hebert Manufacturing Company.

The new truck was an open cab type, not seeming appropriate for this part of the country.  Equipment would include 200 feet of wooden ladders, one rear mounted ¾ inch booster line, 150 feet long.  The line was supplied by a 200 GPM pump from a 100 gallon water tank.  The truck also carried miscellaneous tools for the efficient operations of a modern ladder company.