Camden Celebrates Arrival of New Fire Ladder Truck

Ladder 3 can reach the tallest buildings in the city

Mar. 19, 2026 at 4:04am

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The City of Camden has a new fire ladder truck that can carry 183 feet of ladders and deliver water to the highest floors of the city's tallest buildings. The new Ladder 3 truck is part of a $14 million investment by Mayor Victor Carstarphen in fire department equipment and firehouse improvements since 2022.

Why it matters

Camden has faced challenges with aging fire equipment, so the new ladder truck represents an important upgrade to the city's fire-fighting capabilities and ability to respond to emergencies in high-rise buildings.

The details

The new Ladder 3 fire truck is replacing a 20-year-old ladder truck and will operate out of the North 27th Street Firehouse. It is a key part of Mayor Carstarphen's efforts to modernize the Camden Fire Department's fleet and infrastructure.

  • The new ladder truck was unveiled on March 19, 2026.

The players

Mayor Victor Carstarphen

The mayor of Camden, New Jersey who has invested $14 million in fire department equipment and improvements since 2022.

Camden Fire Department

The fire department serving the city of Camden, New Jersey.

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The takeaway

The arrival of the new fire ladder truck in Camden represents an important upgrade to the city's fire-fighting capabilities, allowing the fire department to better respond to emergencies in high-rise buildings and continue protecting the community.