Compton (CA) FD Adds Four Pumpers and a 107-Foot Quint

Source: Compton Firefighters Facebook page.

The city of Compton, California dedicated four engines and a 107-foot quint truck recently, according to a Facebook post on Compton Firefighters.

A new color scheme of black over red was introduced to the fleet, the post said. Each fire station will have a replacement engine, along with the truck once the new apparatus is outfitted with firefighting tools and equipment.

Ladder truck specifications

CHASSISArrow XT™
BODYAscendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder
ACTUAL OVERALL HEIGHT12′ 1″
ENGINECummins X15
HORSEPOWER605 hp
FRONT SUSPENSIONTAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
REAR SUSPENSIONAir
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHard Wired
FOAM SYSTEMFoam Pro
PUMPWaterous Midship
PUMP GPM2000 gpm
TANKFoam
Water
TANK SIZE500 gallons

Pumper specifications

CHASSISArrow XT™
BODYPumper
ACTUAL OVERALL HEIGHT10′ 1″
ENGINECummins X12
HORSEPOWER500 hp
FRONT SUSPENSIONTAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
REAR SUSPENSIONSpring
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHard Wired
FOAM SYSTEMFoam Pro
PUMPWaterous Midship
PUMP GPM1500 gpm
TANKFoam
Water
TANK SIZE500 gallons

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