Apparatus - Royersford, PA, FD Gets 105-Foot Heavy-Duty Aerial

The Royersford, PA, Fire Department recently purchased 2016 105-foot heavy-duty Pierce Aerial to replace an aging 1993 unit.
Jan. 23, 2017

The Royersford, PA, Fire Department recently purchased 2016 105-foot heavy-duty Pierce Aerial to replace an aging 1993 unit. The new aerial is built on a Pierce Velocity eight-occupant cab powered by a Detroit Diesel DD13 525-hp engine and an Allison 4500EVS transmission. It also has Oshkosh TAK-4 front and TAK-4 T3 rear suspension. It is equipped with a Pierce PUC 1,500 gpm pump, a 500-gallon tank. Other equipment includes Bostrom Command Com system, a Pierce information system, Whelen and HiViz LED scene lights, and a 10,000-watt SmartPower generator.

Apparatus Type: Aerial Ladder
Model: Velocity four-door with raised roof, eight occupant
Engine: Detroit Diesel DD13 525-hp
Generator: 10,000-watt generator Smart Power
Transmission: Allison 4500EVS
Tank: 500-gallon
Pump: 1,500-gpm Pierce PUC pump
Aerial: 105-foot heavy duty
Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
Chasis Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
Year: 2017

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