Fire Chief Dale McCaskill shows us the
new rig
Fire Chief Dale McCaskill is walking around the Midlothian Fire Department’s Dash CF Pumper. This is the fifth apparatus the department has bought from Pierce. Over the years they have been adding more black accents to their fleet and enjoy being able to customize their color scheme. Additional scene lighting allows for more illumination on scene and the lower profile in the front gives easy access in and out of the apparatus.
This apparatus was designed for accessibility. The fold out step by the compartments allows for hard to reach areas to be more accessible. The enclosed PUC pump panel stays protected from the elements and still allows for easy access. Moving to the rear, the net pulley system allows for the hose to stay in place, while still allowing quick access to the hose. Many of the compartments were designed with EMS in mind and include pegboards for organized storage.
CHASSIS
Chassis: 80” Dash® CF cab with 11” raised roof
Seating capacity: 5
Overall height: 10’3”
Overall length: 34’1.25”
GVW rating: 50,500 lb
Front axle: TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension, 19,500 lb
Rear axle: Dana S30-190, 31,000 lb
Engine: Cummins L9, 450 hp, 1,250 torque
Safety: Side roll and frontal impact protection
Electrical: Command Zoneâ„¢ Advanced Electronics System
BODY
Material: Aluminum
Shelving: Adjustable, up to 500 lb
Doors: AMDOR Rollup
Pump: Pierce PUCâ„¢, 1,500 gpm
Tank: 750 gallons
Foam system: Huskyâ„¢ 12
Job No: 34514
Dealership: Siddons-Martin Emergency Group
