This appropriation of a million dollars will go towards the purchase of a new ladder truck, so that these men and women are able to respond in those moments where we need them most,” commented Senator Linda Greenstein. “I’m so pleased that we were able to secure this funding in this year’s State Budget because it’s a matter of public safety. “We’re lucky to have some of the best firefighters here in Hamilton – but how well they’re able to do their jobs, to keep us safe, depends on the functionality of their tools,” said Senator Linda Greenstein. We saw that need far more than ever just up the road from the fire headquarters at the Whitehead Road fire, how important it is to have proper working ladder trucks and enough ladder trucks in Hamilton to protect our community,” commented Mayor Jeff Martin. They delivered with a million-dollar check for a brand-new ladder truck. “Linda, Wayne, and Dan have been at the forefront in supporting this fire department. Over two years ago, Hamilton finally consolidated nine separate Fire Districts into 1 Municipal Fire Division. In that time, the Township has seen how busy Hamilton’s Fire service is, especially its ladder trucks. The 2005 truck will serve as a reserve vehicle as a backup to the ladder trucks in service. The new ladder truck, funded partly by the State budget funding of $1 million, will replace a 2005 E-One Ladder truck with 106,000 miles on it. HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin joined with State Senator Linda Greenstein, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, Assemblyman Daniel Benson, Council President Chuddy Whalen, Councilman Pat Papero, and Fire Chief Christopher Tozzi last week to announce the receipt of $1 million in State Budget funding for the purchase of a new ladder truck for the Hamilton Township Fire Division in order serve the community better. Hamilton Receives $1 Million for New Ladder Truck
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