Cobb County (GA) Fire Holds Push-In for New Pierce Ladder Truck

Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services recently held a push-in ceremony at Fire Station 22 to put a brand new Pierce ladder truck into service, the department said in a Facebook post.

“Built on a Pierce Enforcer chassis, this 100-foot heavy-duty steel aerial platform is awesome in person. At 12 feet, 4 inches high it’s powered with a Cummins X15 605-hp engine. This ladder truck will proudly serve the citizens of Cobb County for many years to come. Looking good Truck-22!”

Specifications

CHASSISEnforcer™
BODY100’ Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Platform
ACTUAL OVERALL HEIGHT12′ 4″
ENGINECummins X15
HORSEPOWER605 hp
FRONT SUSPENSIONTAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
REAR SUSPENSIONTAK-4® Independent Rear Suspension
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCommand Zone™

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