Appearance is unimportant. Functionality & safety are all that really count in emergency services. Dallas has mostly switched to the Enforcer chassis for engines since Pierce has apparently discontinued the Arrow XT. The newest Enforcer model has a very large, one-piece windshield, more airbags & more space inside the cab.
Now this is a good design. Built durable, basic, & easy to use. It's a true urban engine instead of the popular land yachts we see these days carrying every conceivable warning light & costly breakable technology. Strong work DFD. Bigger isn't always better, even in Texas. I looked up the specs since this guy left some things out. The Waterous pump is rated 1500 gpm. There's a 500 gal tank including 30 gal of foam. The rig is 96" wide, 30'-10.25" in length, & 9'-9" in height. The 19" front bumper holds a 125' 1-3/4'" jump line. There's a long coffin compartment above the ladder tunnel. There are trash hooks, rakes & pikes as well so despite what the rep said, they carry some truck tools but no heavy rescue equipment. If I was LACoFD, this is what I'd buy, as is. If you think about it, you'll realize why. Keep It Simple, Safe & Sturdy, KISSS.
The Arrow XT is my favorite cab because it looks the coolest.
Appearance is unimportant. Functionality & safety are all that really count in emergency services. Dallas has mostly switched to the Enforcer chassis for engines since Pierce has apparently discontinued the Arrow XT. The newest Enforcer model has a very large, one-piece windshield, more airbags & more space inside the cab.
Now this is a good design. Built durable, basic, & easy to use. It's a true urban engine instead of the popular land yachts we see these days carrying every conceivable warning light & costly breakable technology. Strong work DFD. Bigger isn't always better, even in Texas. I looked up the specs since this guy left some things out. The Waterous pump is rated 1500 gpm. There's a 500 gal tank including 30 gal of foam. The rig is 96" wide, 30'-10.25" in length, & 9'-9" in height. The 19" front bumper holds a 125' 1-3/4'" jump line. There's a long coffin compartment above the ladder tunnel. There are trash hooks, rakes & pikes as well so despite what the rep said, they carry some truck tools but no heavy rescue equipment.
If I was LACoFD, this is what I'd buy, as is. If you think about it, you'll realize why. Keep It Simple, Safe & Sturdy, KISSS.
I mean its crazy when even firefighters need bulletproof vests.
What’s the job# for this pumper? Our department is specking out a pumper that is very similar.
35582
@@PierceMfg Great, thank you!
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