Phoenix Fire Department Orders 14 Pierce Quantum Fire Apparatus

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Press release:

 

APPLETON, WI—The Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department (PFD) placed an order for 14 Pierce® Quantum® pumper fire apparatus as part of a seven-year renewable contract. Under the terms of the contract, PFD has the opportunity to continue purchasing the same number of pumper vehicles each calendar year through 2022.

“The Phoenix Fire Department serves – with distinction – one of the nation’s largest cities, and we’re proud that Pierce has earned the honor of being PFD’s long term fire and emergency apparatus brand of choice,” says Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “This major fleet order reflects the quality of Pierce products and the outstanding service and support team led by our Pierce dealer Hughes Fire Equipment.”

Safety and performance were primary PFD considerations when selecting the Pierce Quantum engines. “We are an innovative department providing fire and EMS response services from our fire trucks so they have to perform at a high level,” said PFD’s Chief of Fleet Management, Scott Walker. “We work very closely with our labor group to ensure that we get the best, and safest, apparatus available to deliver the services we provide.”

Each of the Pierce Quantum pumper apparatus is built on a 190.75-inch wheelbase and features TAK-4® independent front suspension and a 450-hp Cummins engine. The cab offers seating for up to six firefighters, with Pierce PS6 premium hi-back seats for the driver and officer, a flat interior floor, and Pierce’s exclusive automatic folding steps for easier entry and exit. The firefighting system includes a 1,500-gpm single-stage pump, a Husky® 12 Class A foam system, a 40-gallon foam tank, a 500-gallon water tank, a 22-inch front bumper extension containing 100 feet of 1.75-inch hose, and lowered crosslays.

The Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) is a progressive organization that provides top-notch fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster response, fire prevention, and public education. PFD protects the largest city in Arizona and the sixth largest in the country. The department’s philosophy emphasizes a commitment to customer service and positive community relations; PFD’s mission statement reads, in part, “Our members will Prevent Harm, Survive, and Be Nice!”

Pierce dealer, Hughes Fire Equipment, provides local service and support. Visit www.hughesfire.com and www.piercemfg.com for more information.

 

 

[GilbertFIRE 34]

Also a multi Pierce Velocity mid mount Ladder Towers contract will be announced very soon    

[joeyk48 25]

pierce is already delivering these units, if you go to the pierce site, there is a video of their final inspections on several of them

[GilbertFIRE 34]

2 were just delivered from the previous order   14 more were just ordered  

Currently 12 of phoenix's 85 engine's  are Pierce Quantum's

(the rest are ALF's & Saulsbury's)

Edited March 26, 2015 by GilbertFIRE

[Rescue51 44]

New pumpers line-up.  Photo credit to Pierce/Flickr.

[GilbertFIRE 34]

Engine 9 getting 1 of them

[e5911 23]

What ever happened to the mid engine/highly balanced rear pump panel philosophy?

[Rescue51 44]

Nice rigs.  Looks to me they have a shorter wheel base than is common on the brand.  Las Vegas may have similar wheel bases. 

Edited January 28, 2016 by Rescue51

[vegasbuff 9]

If anyone has the assignments of these 14 engines, besdies Engine 9, please put them on this site.

Are they considered 2015 models, or 2016?

The Hughes "under construction" site from Pierce shows many Phoenix engines in process

[vegasbuff 9]

All 14 are on the Pierce Custom Pumper "under construction" site:

 

http://www.hughesfire.com/custom-pumper-construction-photos.html

 

Clark County Fire ordered two short wheelbase engines for specific stations

I doubt that will be the norm on most future CCFD engines

[GilbertFIRE 34]

yep, all  are on the line's in different production phases

Are finalizing the next order of engines, should be a couple of Pierce Velocity mid mount ladders towers

along with 10-14  more Quantum engines 

Edited January 30, 2016 by GilbertFIRE

[RFRD 19]

2 of the new quantums are at resource. Unkn who they're going to as of yet.

[Mesquite5010 3]

All 14 are on the Pierce Custom Pumper "under construction" site:

 

http://www.hughesfire.com/custom-pumper-construction-photos.html

 

Clark County Fire ordered two short wheelbase engines for specific stations

I doubt that will be the norm on most future CCFD engines

 

County fire has ordering the short rigs for looks like all stations for a couple of years, starting with E-32.  No County career stations that I am aware of are of is length or height restricted.  I think the old station 20 may have been...but that would have been it.  32 being short wheelbase works out good for the Strip...I'm guessing they just want all the rigs the same.   

[GilbertFIRE 34]

Phoenix is ordering 14 2017 Pierce Quantum engines on the lease to own program

and ordering 2 or 3 2017 Velocity towers

[RFRD 19]

E33 & E34 are getting new ones. The other two aren't marked yet. 

[GilbertFIRE 34]

Tks.  

[GilbertFIRE 34]

5 more Engines are done    E33 E34 E9? 

[GilbertFIRE 34]

can add E27 E58

[GilbertFIRE 34]

 Chandler got  a new fire chief and they were looking at a new Pierce Enforcer Ascendant  Ladder demo

at Chandler Fire HQ's    could be what they order for new Station L2811  

Edited March 16, 2016 by GilbertFIRE

[GilbertFIRE 34]

Add E33

[GilbertFIRE 34]

E34's new ride is in service

[RFRD 19]

E15, 23, 20, 930 also getting new ones

[GilbertFIRE 34]

Tks for the update    

[GilbertFIRE 34]

Phoenix's new Pierce Velocity mid mount Ladder Tower  (Ladder 4 ?)  

should be at the Phoenix dealer already or soon.   

Edited April 23, 2016 by GilbertFIRE