A look at Patchogue’s new fire apparatus
Pierce Manufacturing – Take a walk around the Patchogue Fire Department’s newest member of their fleet, the velocity 100’ Heavy-Duty Ascendant tower!
The body of the quint has nested ladder storage which is designed to accommodate 170’ of ground ladders.
This mid mount platform has a camera that spots the stabilizer locations before they exit the aerial platform, which is displayed on the Pierce Command Zone advanced electronics system.
The department wanted to maximize storage as much as they could. To do so, they added a toolbox within a compartment for power tools, placed peg boards inside compartments and added an EMS storage compartment.
CHASSIS
Chassis: 60” Velocity® cab
Seating capacity: 6
Overall height: 11’ 1”
Overall length: 43’ 7”
GVW rating: 76,640 lb
Front axle: TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension, 24,000 lb
Rear axle: TAK-4 T3â„¢ Independent Rear Suspension, 52,640 lb
Engine: Cummins X12, 500 hp, 1,695 torque
Electrical: Command Zoneâ„¢
BODY
Device: Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Tower
Reach: 100’ vertical / 93’ horizontal
Pump: Waterous, 2,000 gpm
Tank: 300 gallons
Foam System: Husky 12
Foam Cell: 30 gallons
Shelving: Adjustable, up to 500 lb
Doors: Gortite roll-up
Job No: 33021
Dealership: Firematic Supply Company, Inc
