Apparatus - Edwardsville, Kan., Puts Custom Pumper in Service

The Edwardsville, Kan., Fire Department recently took delivery of a Pierce Saber pumper with a Cummins engine and an Allison transmission, built on a Saber cab and chassis.
April 10, 2015

The Edwardsville, Kan., Fire Department recently took delivery of a Pierce Saber pumper with a Cummins engine and an Allison transmission. For firefighting it has a 1,250-gpm pump and a Husky foam system.

Other equipment includes all LED warning lights from Whelen and LED scene light operated off the truck's 12-volt electrical system. It's also equipped with On-Spot automatic chains. 

Apparatus Type: Pumper
Model: Saber
Engine: Cummins ISL9-370 hp
Generator: NA
Transmission: Allison 3000EVS
Tank: 780-gallon water tank, 25-gallon foam tank
Pump: Hale 1,250 gpm
Aerial: NA
Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
Chasis Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
Year: 2015

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