Apparatus - Delivery: San Bernardino County, CA, Tractor-Drawn Quint

The San Bernardino County Fire Department is expecting delivery of their first KME tractor-drawn aerial, which is a 101-foot quint.
June 25, 2021
2 min read

San Bernardino County is expecting delivery of their first tractor-drawn aerial (TDA) by KME. The TDA Quint features a 101-foot aerial.

Features include:

  • 2020 KME 100’’ Cab with flat cab for more visibility. Cab design and configuration is consistent with our current Type I Engines.
  • Cummins X15 Series Diesel Powerplant with Allison 4500 Transmission
  • 2000 gallon Hale Q-Max pump
  • 300 gallon stainless steel water tank
  • SteerTek Parabolic Front suspension with Fire Maxx Rear Suspension
  • Digital Dash with dual Class-1 screens. Remote access will allow field mechanics to access trouble codes remotely.
  • Multiple pre-connected hoselines for initial attack
  • SCBA and personal protection gear storage allows for clean cab concept
  • Bostrom Seats with custom logo
  • Tractor and Trailer can be jacked-knife to 90 degrees for below grade ladder deployment.
  • HiViz LED Scene Light Package, Whelen warning Light LED Package
  • Total length 60’ & 10’’
  • Trailer & Ladder Information:
    • 101’ Aerial Ladder, 94’ Reach with 500 pound tip load.
    • 14’ Jack Spread with permeant jack pads and anchor points.
    • Wide / Taller Ladder base for increased safety
    • Pre-plumbed waterway with nozzle capable of flowing 1500 GPM (Fog and Straight Stream)
    • Onan 10kw PTO driven generator
    • 100’’ Trailer with through and through storage
    • Sliding Tiller Box Doors
    • Tiller Box Air Conditioning
    • Visibility cameras for tiller operator
    • SCBA storage for 21 bottles
    • Hose storage for 400’’ of 2.5’’ & 300’ of 4’’ Hose
    • 210 feet of ground ladders including:
      • 35’ (2)
      • 24’ (2)
      • 20’ (2)
      • 16’ (2)
      • 10’ Attic (2)
  • Ladder tip with LED roof lighting and dual saw scabbards

Model: KME
Chasis Manufacturer: KME Fire Apparatus

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