From The Pierce Manufacturing YouTube channel:
Walk around this Enforcer pumper with Des Plaines Fire Department Lieutenant Minas Klikas. The apparatus is equipped with #TAK4 Independent Front Suspension to help with tight corners and was designed to have a longer wheelbase which measures 234 inches. The grab rails are recessed for driver’s safety when grabbing. The truck implemented a squad-based type cab which utilizes space for dive, hazmat, fire suppression, and ALS equipment. The #PUCPump was chosen because it increases compartment space. The coffin compartments on top of the apparatus will be used for larger items that are not used often.
Chassis: 84” Enforcer cab w/ 24” raised roof
Seating capacity: 4
Overall height: 11’ 2”
Overall length: 36’ 4.5”
GVW Rating: 53,800 lb
Front axle: #TAK4 Independent Front Suspension, 22,800 lb
Rear axle: Meritor RS30-185, 31,000 lb
Engine: Cummins L9, 450 hp, 1250 lb-ft
Safety: Side Roll and Frontal Impact Protection
Electrical: Command Zone Advanced Electronics System
BODY Material: Aluminum
Shelving: Adjustable up to 500 lb
Doors: Rollup
Pump: Pierce PUC, 1500 gpm
Tank: 750-gallons
Job Number: 35763
thanks Daniel
#1 by Daniel on October 4, 2021 - 12:59 PM
Naperville did something similar. Back in early-mid 2020, they changed one of their truck companies to a squad, bumping the number of truck companies they have down to 2. Now they didn’t take a company out of service and staffing remained the same, so not quite as drastic as what Des Plaines is doing, but they still got rid of one of their sticks. 10 years ago, they used to have 4 truck companies for the city, Now they’re down to 2. Since then, there have been no incidents that I know of where not having a truck company made a terribly big difference (granted I do not know everything that’s happened in the past 10 years). The only real effects are increased mutual aid and longer response times. The 2 trucks they have now are 7 miles (20 mins) apart. It seems to have had a fairly minimal impact… for now.
#2 by Mike on October 4, 2021 - 10:51 AM
Thank you for clearing things up paul. Yes I did have my date wrong. And yes I was not there. I was told by several people there that some of the victims still had pulses when they were removed and that the companies had their hands full because there was no truck 63. So I just have few questions for you. Do you think taking truck 63 out of service is not a reduction of service? And why would the city take truck 63 out of service with all the multi story buildings in town.
#3 by Paul on October 4, 2021 - 5:04 AM
Mike:
I don’t have to ask, I was there. If you knew more then what the stereo typical department negative nancy nay sayers that fed you information who were either off or retired that day. You again would know the facts. Station 63 was training at 62 when that fire came in. Station 63 and Station 62 all arrived on scene at the same time, which need I remind everyone that the rescues were all made within 1 minute of entry into the structure But hey what do I know I was standing at the building. and by the way it was January 27th not December
#4 by Mike on October 3, 2021 - 9:12 PM
Hi Paul, I don’t think I’m any smarter than anyone else. I just know how to do math and instead of having 8 people there on the first arrival. 2 on the ambo, 3 on the engine and 3 on the truck they only had 6 people between the engine and ambulance. Which did cause delays in making rescues and fire suppression. Sorry you can’t handle facts. Maybe ask the firemen that were there that day how they fell. Also maybe ask the firemen that work there about their feelings towards their chief and they will tell you he’s in over his head. Paper doesn’t mean experience. My telling the truth may be seen as obnoxious and I really don’t care. The truth hurts.
#5 by Paul on October 3, 2021 - 7:49 PM
Mike: once again you are obnoxious and uneducated. there was nothing to learn from the December fire as it has been proven time and time again that staffing, response, and apparatus on the street that day had not one thing to do with the outcome of that fire and all rescues were made without the need of the tower ladder. The unfortunate outcome of that fire is publicly available but once again you old school whistle blowers just want to keep stirring the pot.
Its very easy to bark and pass judgment from behind a computer screen, so why don’t you go out since you have all the answers and help the chief or department since you think your gods gift to department responses and staffing
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#6 by Mike on September 30, 2021 - 6:17 AM
Michael the chief didn’t learn anything from the December fire. Squad 63 is replacing engine and tower 63 vehicle wise but not combining staffing. The officers and drivers are going into the relief pool and the firefighters assigned to tower 63 will either ride as a 4th on the squad or staff an additional ambulance. This did big step backwards.
#7 by Michael m on September 30, 2021 - 6:03 AM
I thought this vehicle was replacing both Engine 63 and Tower 63. It would make sense the firefighters who staffed those rigs would staff this rig. I am glad they have 28 foot ground ladders at least. They can get to the roof of a 21/2 story home. It is not the same as having a separate engine and truck company though which is what Des Plaines needs. I am surprised the Chief did not learn a lesson from December’s tragic fire, and reverse his decision.
#8 by Big Moe on September 30, 2021 - 1:31 AM
Dan took the words right out of my mouth. Does it have its own engine still like an FDNY squad or is it an expensive bauble that is cross/staffed when “needed”. The former idea is fine and good use or resources by combining two units into one. If they spent 750,000 on a ” as needed” piece, its either a huge luxury or wasteful. it does look pretty cool though.
#9 by Dan on September 29, 2021 - 8:59 PM
So, will this be independently staffed or staffed by an engine or truck crew?