Milford FD receives new fire truck

The Milford Fire Department received a sweet summer surprise today in the form of a new fire truck. Fire officials say the new truck has the best of both worlds, giving firefighters a 75-foot ladder

News 12 Staff

Jul 10, 2012, 11:40 PM

Updated 4,324 days ago

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Milford FD receives new fire truck
The Milford Fire Department received a sweet summer surprise today in the form of a new fire truck.
Fire officials say the new truck has the best of both worlds, giving firefighters a 75-foot ladder as well as holding water and a hose.
The new fire truck will replace a 12-year-old one at the department. The truck, which cost $680,000, was paid for by the city over a nine-month period.


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