1992 Grumman 75' Snorkel Truck.
Ladder 8 was acquired in 2008 and put into service in early 2009. It is a 75' Articulating Boom Platform with a pre-piped 1000 gpm waterway. Ladder 8 responds 2nd due to all multi level structure fires within the Lake Gaston VFD fire district. As a multi purpose vehicle Ladder 8 also responds 2nd due to all motor vehicle accidents on highway roads within the primary fire district. Ladder 8 is equipped to carry 7 firefighters, including 4 with SCBA. Ladder 8 is equipped with numerous rescue, overhaul and salvage tools as well as various equipment needed for rope and high angle rescue.