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Behind the scenes: What it takes to build a fire truck

On this special edition of South Metro Unscripted, we follow the SMFR Apparatus Committee to Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, Wisconsin for the final inspection of 7 new fire apparatus. This historic purchase is the largest for SMFR with 2 Towers and 5 Engines. Special thanks to Pierce and Front Range Fire Apparatus for this behind the scenes look at what it takes to build a fire truck.

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