Westminster, CO Velocity® 107’ Ascendantâ„¢

Chris Dinges with Westminster Fire — Rescue explains where SCBA will be stored outside the cab on his department’s new truck. (Pierce Manufacturing)
Chris Dinges with Westminster Fire — Rescue explains where SCBA will be stored outside the cab on his department’s new truck. (Pierce Manufacturing)

A new ladder truck focused on the clean cab concept

Pierce Manufacturing – Take a walk around the Westminster Fire-Rescue Department’s Velocity 107’ Ascendant ladder equipped with a PUC pump. Focusing on the clean cab concept, air packs will be mounted in a compartment outside of the cab. The department also went with seats that are easy to wipe down after responding to a call.

The quint is equipped with TAK4 T3 Independent Rear Suspension, creating a tighter turning radius for the narrow streets in Westminster, CO. Body compartments feature slide-out and pull-out peg boards for tool storage.

CHASSIS
Chassis: 70” Velocity® cab with 10” raised roof
Seating capacity: 4
Overall height: 11’ 7”
Overall length: 42’ 5.75”
GVW rating: 72,000 lb
Safety: Side Roll and Frontal Impact Protection
Front axle: TAK4® Independent Front Suspension, 24,000 lb
Rear axle: TAK-4 T3 Independent Rear Suspension, 48,000 lb
Engine: DD13, 525 hp, 1,850 torque
Electrical System: #Command Zone

BODY
Material: Aluminum
Shelving: Adjustable, up to 500 lb
Doors: AMDOR roll-up
Pump: PUCâ„¢, 1,500 gpm
Tank: 470 gallons
Pump Panel: Control Zoneâ„¢

Job No: 33751
Dealership: Front Range Fire Apparatus, Ltd.

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