Apparatus - Morris Plains, NJ, Platform Aerial

The Morris Plains, NJ, Fire Department has placed in service a new Pierce Arrow XT 100-foot Ascendant platform aerial with unique cream color detailing.
July 28, 2020

The Morris Plains, NJ, Fire Department has placed in service a new Pierce Arrow XT 100-foot Ascendant platform aerial with unique cream color detailing.

Notable features include:

  • Cab with six seats and storage shelves.
  • Transverse compartment behind rear doors holding pike poles.
  • Ground ladders stored in torque box space.
  • Two low cross-lay hose beds
  • Two pre-connect gates at the bucket with one monitor (TFT Monsoon).
  • Slide-out tool trays and swing-out tool boards
  • Fender panel for air bottle storage.
  • Pierce Camera System
  • LED warning and compartment lighting

Apparatus Type: Aerial Ladder
Model: Arrow XT
Engine: Detroit Diesel DD13 (525-hp)
Transmission: Allison 4500EVS
Tank: 300 gallons
Pump: Waterous (2,000-gpm)
Aerial: 100 feet
Chasis Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
Year: 2020

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