Pierce Quantum Apparatus Video Rig Tour

In this first installment of Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment‘s Rig Tours, Lieutenant Jon Gerhard takes viewers on a video tour of Weldon Fire Company’s (Glenside, PA) newest apparatus, a 2010 Pierce Quantum. The pumper features seating for eight, IMMI SmartDock SCBA holders, a Hale 2,000-gpm pump, 40-gallon foam cell, and is equipped for vehicle rescue with  Holmatro extrication equipment including a combi tool and “O” cutter featuring Core™ Technology.

If you’d like to submit your apparatus for Rig Tour consideration, email Chris Mc Loone at chrism@pennwell.com.

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