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New tower ladder for Geneva (more)

Pierce, Geneva, IL, 36597-1

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Pierce composite

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16 Comments

#1 by E. C. Darroll on August 10, 2022 - 6:55 AM

Upon arrival of the new tower, Indy moved the Ascendant truck from the 22s to Ladder 36, one of their slowest companies.
#2 by Mike C on August 9, 2022 - 3:46 PM

I think that’s a pretty accurate assessment, Fartin’!
#3 by Harry on August 9, 2022 - 3:25 PM

Erik that’s because I know more than most of u think I do and localguy I know u will not care but from start to finish palm beach gardens ladder is done in 11 months shipping in 2 wks
#4 by FARTIN’ FRED on August 8, 2022 - 5:27 PM

According to the 2 Mike’s, this is a SHITBOX
#5 by Mike C on August 8, 2022 - 5:22 PM

Maybe it’ll hold up okay if Geneva doesn’t use it often. The Snorkel lasted a long time and was a decent rig but they really have a lot of limitations. This Pierce rig might be decent for low call volume. If this rig is used to chase ambulances, it’ll fall apart fast.

Eric Haak – I’m with you. I really don’t know why Hairy continues to comment on this page. You’d think he would have gotten the point by now…..
#6 by Mike C on August 8, 2022 - 5:11 PM

Mike – This lightweight tower is nowhere comparable to your heavy duty Aerialscope! The Aerialscope is simply the most durable platform in the industry!
#7 by MABAS 21 on August 8, 2022 - 4:47 PM

Localguy, Indy actually purchased 2 of these gems, assigned to Ladders 6 & 22. You are correct in regards to Ladder 22 being assigned a brand new 100′ RM TL shortly after. I am not sure if IFD kept and reassigned the tree trimmer to a slower company, the spare pool or disposed of it.
#8 by Eric Haak on August 8, 2022 - 11:18 AM

Gotta love Harry. With all the Harry Hate coming from every angle, he still comes back for more.
#9 by Localguy on August 8, 2022 - 10:54 AM

I don’t know how they are doing, but Indy has at least one of these. I’ll get a hold of my buddy on IFD and ask. I do know this, they bought one of these and since bought the OG rear mount tandom 100ft towers.
#10 by Mike on August 8, 2022 - 10:24 AM

I have seen these popping up more often. I have not seen any performance specs on the aerial itself on Pierce’s website. Is anyone familiar with their abilities ( or lack of abilities)? Things like tip load, wind maximums, icing, etc. My department bought a 95’ Aerialscope in 2020 which is Incredible. Curious as to how these try to compare.
#11 by Michael on August 8, 2022 - 8:18 AM

Likely an example of a tool that does everything…..just nothing particularly well.
More critical how many are assigned to staff it when the tones drop?
#12 by Austin on August 8, 2022 - 8:09 AM

Harry, just because something is popular doesn’t mean its the best. Apple is usually not the best phone. Chrome is nowhere close to being the best browser. Amazon is often times more expensive then other sites, or in store. Just because the masses buy something, dose not automatically make it great. Only time will tell if this holds up or not, or if it will be useful or not. Geneva is not that busy compared to other departments in that area, so it may hold up better, but who knows.
#13 by Big Moe on August 7, 2022 - 7:37 PM

I’m with you Mike L. I was thinking their DPW could borrow it to trim trees, put up Christmas decorations and hang flags when called for. I’m not real confident that in a busy truck, that it would hold up well.
#14 by Harry on August 7, 2022 - 3:36 PM

There is a lot of depts that love these 110 ft ascendant ladders if it works for these depts then who are we to judge them
#15 by Mike L on August 7, 2022 - 2:24 PM

When you have a ComEd bucket on a light duty ladder it really doesn’t matter. A tactical waste of money. If you have to ask why it’s a waste, then you don’t understand the tactics of using a tower ladder properly. But, then again, this is not a real tower ladder. It’s a ladder with a viewing platform to watch a building burn down.
#16 by Mike on August 7, 2022 - 8:21 AM

I’m really curious to see how long this rig can stay in service without having any issues. I know park ridge has one of these also so I’m wondering how much of a workload these single axle apparatus can really handle.