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PIERCE – Debuts PUC

New Pierce offering eliminates pumphouse in fire apparatus
Pierce® PUC Modernizes Fire Apparatus Design

The Pierce® PUC debuts in April 2007.
 

April 19, 2007, APPLETON, Wis. – Today Pierce Manufacturing Inc., North America’s leading manufacturer of fire and rescue apparatus, unveiled its newest product – the PUC – at the Fire Department Instructor’s Conference in Indianapolis. The Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) dramatically changes the way the fire service configures apparatus by removing the bulky pumphouse without compromising fire fighting capabilities.The PUC is an industry-changing multi-purpose response vehicle. Pierce considers it to be the biggest news the fire apparatus industry has seen since the invention of the custom chassis.

“Some may find it hard to imagine that you can actually design a truck without the bulky pumphouse. By making better use of this space, the PUC will change how fire fighters do their job better and safer, and has the potential to change the industry,” said John Randjelovic, president of Pierce Manufacturing. To develop this product, Pierce conducted industry research to deliver what fire departments said they wanted and needed in a first response vehicle.

The five most significant benefits of the PUC for fire fighters include:

  • Easier to use
  • Easier to stay safer
  • Easier to store more
  • Easier to service and maintain
  • Easier to maneuverIn addition to eliminating the bulky pumphouse, the PUC features a simplified two-step pump shift operation. It also positions the pump operator next to hose connections rather than over them, and the pump panel is redesigned for easier use. Hosebeds, crosslays and ladder access are lowered for better ergonomic use. The entire pump system is also located above the frame for easier and quicker service and maintenance. With a shortened wheelbase for improved maneuverability (as low as 172”*), the PUC also provides up to 500 cubic-feet of storage.*“The PUC is a dramatic improvement to fire fighting apparatus design. By eliminating the pumphouse, departments can use that extra space and room for equipment and gear,” said Randjelovic. “It provides many benefits to fire fighters and municipalities with a safer two-step pump operation and easier maintenance, which means the truck spends more time on the frontline than in a service bay.”

    The PUC, with patent-pending technology, is available on Pierce custom chassis, has a tank capacity of up to 1,600 gal., a pump range of up to 1,500 gpm, a 6-year standard warranty on the pump, a compartment load rating to 500 pounds each, and a 10-year structural warranty. Wheelbase offerings come in 172” to 212” (depending on body size and chassis).

    * dependent on body size and chassis.

    Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Truck Corporation [NYSE: OSK], is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, minipumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce the Side Roll Protection™ System to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com.

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    • E-ONE – New Cab Design

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    E-ONE – New Cab Design

    What if today’s new cab was designed for tomorrow’s emergency?
    (4/19/2007)


    Ocala, FL, (April 19, 2007) – E-ONE unveiled its new Quest™ custom chassis early Thursday morning to a select group of customers, media representatives, and Federal Signal board members at an exclusive pre-FDIC event. 

    As the canvas was pulled back from the new chassis, the expansive windshield, tear-drop mirrors and redesigned front grill revealed the distinctive characteristics of the new Quest custom chassis.

    With more than 300 voice of the customer design suggestions and over two years of development, it’s clear the E-ONE Quest was designed with firefighters in mind – industry leading ergonomic step design, 100% improvement of swept windshield area, and added interior cab space.

    The driver side instrument cluster provides excellent visibility through the steering wheel and oversized characters provide a quick read for the driver with minimal distraction.  An Integrated Siren System provides an easy to reach siren control for both the driver and the officer.

    The officer-side workspace features an impressive amount of leg room and has a mounting area for customer-specified accessories.

    With an expansive 3,728 square inches of windshield, no other chassis on the market can match the visibility of the E-ONE Quest. 

    To ease and assist in quick entry and exit, the E-ONE Quest incorporates a staggered three-step system.  The first step is 21” from the ground, the second is 11” up and the cab floor is 9” over the second.

    Many more standard features such as heated mirrors, steering wheel controls, power window and locks, touch-pad locks, power brakes and accelerator pedals, and an advanced braking system make the new E-ONE Quest custom chassis a must see at the 2007 FDIC.

    Visit booth 6532 during the 2007 FDIC to see the new E-ONE Quest.

    As a leading manufacturer of fire rescue vehicles, E-ONE engineers and builds a complete line of apparatus including hazardous materials units, explosive ordnance disposal vehicles, command centers and aircraft rescue vehicles.  E-ONE is an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, listed on the New York Stock Exchange as (NYSE:  FSS).  When lives are in the balance and seconds count.
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    E-ONE – Hybrid Energy Command Center

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    E-ONE – Hybrid Energy Command Center

    What if E-ONE engineered a first responder apparatus to be less noticeable?
    (4/19/2007)


    Ocala, FL, (April 19, 2007) – The bright green and white E-ONE Hybrid Energy Command Center was, in fact, very noticeable at the 2007 Fire Department Instructors Conference, but the components under the hood make this one of the industry’s most innovative – and most inconspicuous – new vehicles of the year.

    As an industry first, the new E-ONE Hybrid Energy Command Center helps meet the government’s goal of reducing the dependency on foreign energy sources by 20 percent over the next ten years by reducing fuel consumption, lowering harmful emissions and decreasing the amount of apparatus maintenance. 

    A unique power distribution design integrates the conversion of 340 Volt DC hybrid battery power into usable 120 Volt AC power.  The ability to provide auxiliary power in an engine off mode reduces on-scene noise, fuel consumption and fossil fuel emissions. 

    Featuring a six person conference room, three work stations, video monitors, laptops, satellites and cameras, the E-ONE Hybrid Energy Command Center is environmentally conscious while still offering the critical tools necessary for interoperability.
    Stop by booth 6532, to learn more about E-ONE’s Hybrid Energy Command Center.

    As a leading manufacturer of fire rescue vehicles, E-ONE engineers and builds a complete line of apparatus including hazardous materials units, explosive ordnance disposal vehicles, command centers and aircraft rescue vehicles.  E-ONE is an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, listed on the New York Stock Exchange as (NYSE:  FSS).  When lives are in the balance and seconds count.
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