New engine for Lealman Fire District
PierceMfg – Take a walk around Lealman Fire District’s Quantum PUC Pumper with Division Chief Seven Wunderle. To increase safety, the fold down air steps prevent injury to firefighters getting in and out of the apparatus giving a nice low step to the ground. To house ballistic gear, a cab compartment was added to make it easier for people to access in the cab when responding to a call.
The PUC pump gives the rig a shorter wheelbase. This is important to the community as the roads are getting smaller and harder to navigate. To make EMS calls simpler, there is one centralized location for all equipment related to those responding. The oil dry hopper holds 250lbs of absorbent and discharges into a single bucket, rather than 4-5 buckets, saving compartment space.
Moving to the rear of the vehicle, the fold down compartment doorstep gives the rig a larger platform to step up on. To ease access to the top of the truck, the department added a fold out, pull down ladder. Slide out shelves inside compartments are ergonomically safe for firefighters.
CHASSIS
Chassis: 74” Quantum® cab
Seating capacity: 5
Overall length: 34’ 0.25”
Overall height: 10′ 7″
GVW rating: 49,800 lb
Front axle: TAK4® Independent Front Suspension, 22,800 lb
Rear axle: Meritor RS26-185, 27,000 lb
Engine: DDC DD13, 505 hp, 1,750 torque
Electrical: Hard Wired
Safety: Frontal Impact and Side Roll Protection
BODY
Material: Aluminum
Shelving: Adjustable, up to 500 lb
Doors: Gortite roll-up
Pump: PUCâ„¢, 1,250 gpm
Tank: 750 gallons
Foam system: Huskyâ„¢ 3
Foam cell: 20 gallons
Job No: 33575
Dealership: Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc.
