August 2009 Pierce Firetruck New Deliveries

Just checking out who got a new truck last month. Pierce list their new truck deliveries here if you want to see all the pictures.

Department:
St. Matthews Fire District. St. Matthews, KY
Job Number:
21948
Category:
Aerials
Chassis:
Arrow XT™
Body:
100' Super Heavy Duty Ladder
Overall Height:
11' 2"
Engine:
Cummins ISM
Horse Power:
500
Generator:
Harrison hydraulic
Key Features:
Remote Winch under front bumper, basket & roof ladder on aerial
Department:
Indian River County Fire Rescue. Vero Beach, FL
Job Number:
22157
Category:
Pumpers
Chassis:
Impel™
Overall Height:
9' 11"
Engine:
Cummins
Horse Power:
425
Pump GPM:
1250
Tank GPM:
750
Department:
Clark County Fire Department. Las Vegas, NV
Job Number:
21801-01 & 21801-02
Category:
Pumpers
Chassis:
Quantum®
Body:
Pumper
Engine:
Detroit S60
Horse Power:
575
Foam System:
Husky® foam system
Pump:
Hale
Pump GPM:
2000
Tank GPM:
500 gallons
Safety:
Command Zone™, TAK-4® independent front suspension, Side Roll Protection system

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