The PUC pumper is equipped with a 470 hp engine, 70-inch long cab, seating for four firefighters, stainless steel body, roll up doors, TAK-4® independent front suspension, Command Zone™ advanced electronics, 1500-gpm single stage PUC pump, 750-gallon water tank, Husky™ 12 foam system, 20-gallon foam tank, hosebed capacity of 250 feet of 2.5-inch hose with preconnect, 1000 feet of 5-inch hose, 300 feet of 3-inch hose, a dual module vehicle data recorder, and ladder storage inside the body.
Established in 1794, the Springfield Fire Department is one of the oldest fire departments in the country. The Department provides professional response to all fires, explosions, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents. The Springfield Fire Department operates eight fire stations, a dispatch center, and a firefighter training center.
The Springfield Fire Department reviews all apparatus after ten years of front line duty and, at that point, they are evaluated for rotation into reserve status.
Pierce dealer, Minuteman Fire and Rescue Apparatus of Walpole, Mass., provides local service and support.
