Cooper City’s newest fire apparatus is officially in service, bringing a 75-foot aerial ladder and essential firefighting equipment to the personnel who protect our community.

The City Commission joined Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue and Emergency Services personnel at the BSO Cooper City District 28 Fire Station for a celebratory Push-In Ceremony welcoming Quint 28. The event marked the long-awaited arrival of the vehicle, which the Commission approved for purchase in 2022 using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

“Public safety is and will always be a top priority in Cooper City,” said Mayor James Curran. “That means investing in the people, vehicles, and equipment needed to keep our community safe.”

Built by Pierce, the Enforcer aerial quint combines several essential firefighting functions in one vehicle. Its equipment includes a 75-foot aerial ladder, a pump rated at 1,500 gallons per minute, a 500-gallon water tank, fire hose storage, and ground ladders. Together, these features give crews the ability to deliver water, access elevated areas, and support firefighting and rescue operations.

Mayor Curran described the truck as “equipped with the items necessary to help our firefighters respond to fires, rescues,” while also emphasizing its role in responding to a wide range of emergencies throughout Cooper City.

The purchase represents a major investment in public safety equipment. The 2022 proposal listed a price of $1,337,633, with a $60,078 prepayment discount bringing the purchase price to $1,277,555.

The City’s ARPA plan identified replacement fire-rescue apparatus as a priority and recommended allocating $2.5 million toward replacement vehicles. The plan also explained that the City is responsible for funding replacement apparatus under its fire-rescue services agreement with BSO. Quint 28’s purchase put federal funding toward an essential resource that will serve Cooper City residents.

The ceremony also celebrated fire service tradition. As explained during the event, welcoming a new apparatus includes anointing it with water sprayed from the retiring apparatus and a ceremonial push into the station. For Cooper City, the celebration marked both a new chapter for District 28 and a continued commitment to supporting the personnel who answer our community’s emergency calls.