Apparatus - Affton, MO, Gets New Aluminum Straight Stick Aerial

Affton, MO, Fire Protection District, has taken delivery of a 2016 Pierce PUC 75-foot aluminum aerial.
June 13, 2016

Affton, MO, Fire Protection District, has taken delivery of a 2016 Pierce PUC 75-foot aluminum aerial. The new apparatus is built on a Pierce Dash CF cab and chassis which is powered by a Detroit Diesel DD13 500-hp engine and an Allison 400EVS-P transmission. It also features a 1,500-gallon Pierce pump and a 500-gallon water tank. Other equipment includes a SmartPower 10,000-watt generator, Gortite roll-up doors, and Whelen LED emergency lights.

Apparatus Type: Aerial Ladder
Model: Dash CF
Engine: Detroit Diesel DD13 500-hp
Generator: SmartPower 10,000-watt generator
Transmission: Allison 4000EVS
Tank: 500-gallon
Pump: 1,500-gpm Pierce PUC pump
Aerial: 75-foot rear-mount aluminum
Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
Chasis Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
Year: 2016

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