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Written by Rusty Schreiner
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| March 2, 2010 |
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The Centre Region COG and the Alpha Fire Company are pleased to announce that Tyler Fire Equipment LLC, representing Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. has been awarded the contract for our new 75 Foot Aerial PUC Quint on a 2010 Pierce Arrow XT Chassis.
Features of the new unit include: TAK- 4 independent front suspension, seating for six, with a 515 HP Detroit Diesel Series 60 coupled to an Allison EVS 4000 transmission. Additional options include a 15KW Onan hydraulic generator, electric cord reel, a 540 amp Leece-Neville dual alternator system, all LED emergency and compartment lighting with over 205’ square feet of compartment storage space. The unit features a 1500 GPM pump with a Husky 12 foam system, a 500 gallon water tank and a 30 gallon class A foam tank. The unit will be capable of carrying over 1000 feet of 5” LDH with 6 preconnected hand lines. The aluminum aerial features a user replaceable tip with a 750 lb. tip load and creeper controls. The aerial can operate from -8 to 76 degrees. The aerial is equipped with a pinnable waterway and a 1500 GPM remote controlled nozzle. The Quint will carry over 115’ of ground ladders. Delivery of Quint 527 is expected in early August, 2010. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 March 2010 )
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