Manson (WA) Volunteer Fire Association Purchases Preowned Aerial Equipped with Bronto Skylift

SOURCE: KPQ.COM

The Chelan (WA) Fire District No. 5, also known as the Manson Volunteer Fire Association recently added a used aerial equipped with a Bronto Skylift to its fleet. The rig features a 100-foot tower. The department opted to go with the Bronto because it can articulate to get into challenging areas.

The rig cost the department $150,000 and is 19 years old. It is built on an E-ONE cab and chassis.

The rig is originally from New York.

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