#1 EV question, voices of the stair climb & more!
Pierce Manufacturing
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Autumn is here and we’re excited to share incredible stories in this month’s newsletter. From first-hand climber experiences at the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to answering the #1 question we hear about electric fire trucks, this issue is full of new insights and takeaways. We hope you click, share, subscribe and enjoy!
We Climbed Because They Climbed
This year marked the 12th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. With more than 2,300 climbers, the event raised nearly $140,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation through over 750 donations from individuals and the 174 teams.
We opened our doors to leading voices in the fire industry for a behind-the-scenes experience at Pierce Manufacturing and the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. We hope you enjoy their first-hand accounts!
Stair Climb:
Pierce Manufacturing Tour:
Why Does an Electric Fire Truck Still Need a Diesel Engine?
Curious why an electric fire truck still needs a diesel engine? You’re not the only one. In our latest blog, we explain the critical reason why diesel power remains an essential component of an electric fire apparatus and provide insights into electric fire truck performance and sustainability.
Truck of the Month
????September's Truck of the Month is the apple of our eye. This month we are highlighting South Windsor Fire Department in Connecticut. Their Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue joined the oldest fire department in the state, which was founded in 1969. The rescue is built on a Velocity? chassis and features Command Zone? technology.
"We chose to return to a walk-in rescue to accommodate our expanding special operations services,” notes Chief Kevin Cooney. “The ergonomic equipment storage allows us to access everything we need more easily with a much lower risk of injury.”
????We are ‘falling’ for Baltimore County Fire Department’s Ascendant? 107' Tiller Heavy-Duty Tractor Drawn Aerial, the October truck of the month! The truck features a 605 hp Cummins X15 engine and Command Zone technology.
"Pierce included us every step of the way when meeting our concerns around tip load, safety and ease of operation." - Chief Joanne R. Rund