Posted November 22, 2015 Here's a quote from the South Coast Fire Equipment Facebook page: LAFD's First Pierce Aerial Ladder TrucksAPPLETON, WI - The Los Angeles Fire Department Aerial Ladder Build Team visited Pierce Manufacturing during November 2015 to conduct a detailed formal inspection of the first of 10 aerial ladder trucks built to LAFD specification by the Wisconsin manufacturer. The apparatus pictured should be delivered to the LAFD at the end of December, weather permitting. The installation of additional equipment, including communications gear, will take place during January 2016. The nine additional aerial ladder trucks from this order, built to identical standards, will be delivered to Los Angeles every 4 weeks beginning in March 2016. With excellent care and maintenance provided by members of the Department, these vehicles could see daily around-the-clock service on the streets of Los Angeles through the year 2036. Based upon the Department's needs and available funding, the LAFD is contemplating an order for an additional five of these Pierce aerial ladder trucks. Photo Use Permitted via Creative Commons - Credit: LAFD Photo https://www.flickr.com/photos/lafd/sets/72157660766907970 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 22, 2015 Originally this order was for 7 trucks was it increased to 10? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2015 Looks like lags doing final inspection of first Ariel today at south coast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) Photo from south coast Edited December 9, 2015 by mr.ranger Monrovia1 likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 it is a photo provided by south coast, however the rigs are still in Appleton wisconsion/ mr.ranger likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 When and who will receive the new trucks when the new year starts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 it is a photo provided by south coast, however the rigs are still in Appleton wisconsion/ This directly from their Facebook page Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 11, 2015 Does anyone know why the aerial ladder sits so high? Why the color grey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 17, 2015 Photos from Pierce MFG FB page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 21, 2015 When will it arrive at the shops? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 22, 2015 don't think it going to happen this month, the trucks are still in Appleton as of last week, the trucks are driven cross country to California. I am sure the pierce reps want to spend their holidays with their families. they will most likely leave there sometime after the new year. once here in ca they. usually spend about 3-4 weeks at south coast for additional equipment to be added . then on to la shops for radio, mdc and other stuff and then field training. it sounds like it could be march or april before they hit the streets barring any unforseen hold-ups Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 22, 2015 don't think it going to happen this month, the trucks are still in Appleton as of last week, the trucks are driven cross country to California. I am sure the pierce reps want to spend their holidays with their families. they will most likely leave there sometime after the new year. once here in ca they. usually spend about 3-4 weeks at south coast for additional equipment to be added . then on to la shops for radio, mdc and other stuff and then field training. it sounds like it could be march or april before they hit the streets barring any unforseen hold-ups Why aren't they put on trains or hauled on trucks to be delivered cross country? Doesn't it put mileage on them or something could happen to them if they are driven mr.ranger likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 23, 2015 Why aren't they put on trains or hauled on trucks to be delivered cross country? Doesn't it put mileage on them or something could happen to them if they are driven I think they are to large to be hauled on trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 23, 2015 What about on flat bed rail car? Also I've seen them being towed on flat bed trailers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) Generally you want your new apparatus driven to your location as a break in and if anything goes wrong the dealer and Pierce will be able to deal with it. I noticed the aerial ladder is completely level all the way down the trailer which is a little bit different than a normal Pierce tiller. These are beautiful rigs I always loved the Arrow Xt cab as Engineer but hated it as a Captain. The drivers area is very spacious especially with turnout gear on and all switches are easy to access. The Arrow XT is also 96 inches wide which keeps the apparatus very narrow which helps driving in traffic, Pierce Velocity's and Impel's are 100 inches. I work on a 2015 Sutphen engine now which has a 100 inch wide cab and body and you can feel the width even though it sounds minimal. The Captain's seat area is completely two small and that is coming from a 165 pound 5'7 guy. Edited December 23, 2015 by tnluke401 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 24, 2015 tnluke is correct, this cross country drive even though it puts about 1800 miles on the rig is used for a 'break in period'. once here at south coast, the fluids will be drained and checked for any contaminants that might indicate a problem. then they are refilled before delivery to the customer. the rig is also checked from top to bottom front to back for any problems that might have arisen from the drive. then south coast will mount any equipment that la city requested to be added to the rig once it arrives here. then it will be delivered to la city shops for radio, mdc , and driver training before hitting the streets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 24, 2015 Is it the same With the engines and ambulances are they driven from the factories down to L.A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 24, 2015 Engines yes, Ambulances ive seen trailered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 24, 2015 Also, i was told the first Pierce is at South Coast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 25, 2015 305, it very well could be at south coast, usually when they arrive there , they are usually parked in the back boneyard area until they are ready to work on them. south coast is a small facility and usually has quite a few new rigs AS well as in service rigs there for service they just fill up the back are until they are ready for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 3, 2016 Random but just curious as to why LAFD doesnt use the white light in the light bar like on the ALF trucks on all vehicles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 8, 2016 Nice looking rig. See how A/O's like them compared to ALF LTI's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 8, 2016 not your average pierce ladder i see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites