As part of the year-long celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the FDNY, the Department today announced the FDNY150 Fire Truck is making its debut at the New York International Auto Show, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from April 3 – 12.

“The beautiful fire truck is a tribute to the men and women of the FDNY who bravely serve our city,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “As we celebrate this historic year for the Department, New Yorkers can expect to see the FDNY150 Fire Truck proudly representing the FDNY in parades, at fire and life safety presentations, and at community events throughout the year.”

With a length of more than 37 feet, and weighing more than 68,000 pounds, the FDNY150 Fire Truck is the same Rear-Mount Ferrara Fire Truck used by many FDNY Firefighters to fight fires in all five boroughs thousands of times a year. The truck’s aerial ladder can extend to a height of 100 feet, the equivalent of a 7-story building. The FDNY150 Fire Truck’s design features a patriotic red, white and blue version of New York City’s iconic skyline and the official logo of the FDNY 150th Anniversary celebration, created by NYC & Company, the City’s marketing and tourism organization, which is used in promotional and marketing endeavors throughout the year.

Ferrara Fire Apparatus partnered with the FDNY Foundation to fund the refurbishing and detailing of the FDNY150 Fire Truck. The artwork and design was created in collaboration with NYC & Company, Ferrara Fire Apparatus and FDNY.

(YWN Desk – NYC)