According to a report from Daily Independent, the Superstition (AZ) Fire and Medical District (SFMD) recently received a new Pierce Velocity Pumper.
The pumper features a clean-cab design, larger compartment space for equipment, extra interior compartments for body armor and ballistic vests, and a 120-volt air-conditioner on the roof to keep the vehicle cool in hot weather.
The SFMD Governing Board approved the $724,518 purchase from Hughes Fire Equipment in January 2020.
She’s Here! Superstition Fire and Medical District just added this Pierce Velocity Pumper to our fleet. Moving to a…
Posted by Superstition Fire & Medical District on Thursday, March 11, 2021
The Pierce Velocity Pumper also has external compartments for self-contained breathing apparatus and personal protective gear. The external compartments keep contaminated gear outside the cab and reduce employee exposure to toxic and carcinogenic agents found at emergency scenes.
