Ladder truck dedicated to fire department

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

The new 100-foot ladder truck was officially put into service by the Cape Girardeau Fire Department during a dedication ceremony Monday. The truck will be housed at the fire station No. 1 at South Sprigg Street. The department's 1986 aerial platform truck will be kept on reserve at the fire station No. 2 on South Mount Auburn Road. The ladder truck was purchased for $557,557 and delivered in October. The purchase was funded by the Public Safety Trust Fund, established following voter approval of the fire sales tax in June. The department also held a promotions ceremony due to the recent retirement of battalion chief Tom Hinkebein. Capt. Mike Ramsey was promoted to battalion chief, and firefighter/paramedic Vicki Moldenhauer was promoted to captain. Both promotions took effect Nov. 12.

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