El Paso (TX) Houses New Quint

SOURCE: KVIA.COM

The El Paso Fire (TX) Department recently had a “wetdown” ceremony for its new quint, a Pierce Ascendant built on an Enforcer cab and chassis.

Specifications include:

  • CHASSIS: Enforcer™
  • BODY: 107′ Ascendant® Heavy-Duty Ladder
  • ACTUAL OVERALL HEIGHT: 11′ 8″
  • ENGINE: 450-hp Cummins L9
  • FRONT SUSPENSION: Leaf
  • REAR SUSPENSION: Spring
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Command Zone™
  • FOAM SYSTEM: Husky™ 3
  • PUMP: 1,500-gpm Waterous Midship
  • TANK SIZE: 500 gallons

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