Temple (TX) Fire and Rescue Holds Push-In for New Aerial

Source: Temple Fire & Rescue's Facebook page.

Temple Fire & Rescue dedicated a new 107-foot aerial ladder truck Friday, March 22 in a push-in ceremony for the latest addition to Fire Station No. 6’s fleet, kdhnews.com reported.

Specifications

CHASSISVelocity®
BODYAscendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder
ACTUAL OVERALL HEIGHT12′ 2″
ENGINEDetroit Diesel DD13
HORSEPOWER505 hp
FRONT SUSPENSIONTAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
REAR SUSPENSIONAir
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCommand Zone™
FOAM SYSTEMHusky™ 3
PUMPWaterous Midship
PUMP GPM2000 gpm
TANKFoam
Water
TANK SIZE500 gallons
GENERATORHarrison Hydraulic
GENERATOR KW6 kW

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