Mariposa County: Orders 15 firetrucks from Oshkosh

CALIFORNIA FIRE NEWS: Mariposa County: Orders 15 firetrucks from Oshkosh

Pierce Manufacturing, the firetruck division of Oshkosh Corp. (OSK), received a $4.1 million order for 15 vehicles from the Mariposa County Fire Department

All of the firetrucks are expected to be in service by August. Oshkosh Capital, a financing division of Oshkosh Corp., provided the financing for the fire department, which is north of Fresno, Calif.

The order includes 11 Contender pumper trucks and four Contender DX tanker trucks. Each of the vehicles, to be built in the Fox Valley, will be outfitted with equipment geared for wilderness fires.

Mariposa County is in the sparsely populated western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It includes portions of Yosemite National Park and was the site of the Telegraph Fire that burned 34,000 acres last July.

The Mariposa Fire Department consists of 12 companies that cover 1,463 square miles.

Info2008 Pierce Contender DX series tanker: The Contender DX tanker offers the new Pierce exclusive 10" directional dump valve/chute assembly that offers more than a 1600 gpm flow — no more worrying about what direction you’re facing when pulling up to the scene.

With a low center of gravity (reducing side rolls), the DX tanker allows pump and roll, and is extremely stable — proven up to 28 degrees static side slope on a tilt table.
The DX tanker comes with compartments ahead of the rear axle(s) on both sides, has a 5-year limited warranty on the PTO and portable pumps, and a 360 hp engine.

The tank, designed specifically for Contender, is constructed of polypropylene with a water compartment baffling system that reduces the surges that can destabilize your vehicle

The Tactical Fire Fighting Truck from Oshkosh

The Tactical Fire Fighting Truck from Oshkosh is engineered like no other. It combines the superior mobility of the Oshkosh HEMTT M977 with the unmatched firefighting capabilities of Pierce fire apparatus. The TFFT is a multi-functional vehicle that's ready to deploy whenever and wherever needed for aircraft rescue, fuel storage protection, structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, rescue, extraction and homeland defense missions.

The TFFT from Oshkosh Truck Corporation puts you in command.

Military Grade Fire Fighting Power.
The tough and rugged Tactical Fire Fighting Truck (TFFT) is
engineered like no other vehicle on the planet. It combines the
superior mobility and military prowess of the Oshkosh® HEMTT with
the #1 firefighting vehicle in the world, Pierce. The result is a
multifunctional crossbred vehicle that’s ready to deploy at a
moment’s notice for any severe aircraft rescue, fuel storage
protection, structural firefighting, wildland firefighting and rescue
extrication in almost any terrain.
Go mobile.
Wherever support is needed, from off road to no road, the TFFT will
get you there. Built on an incredible 210-inch (5.33 m) wheelbase,
it features all-wheel drive, a 445 hp (335.97 kw) engine and is rated
at 60 percent gradability at GVW. Its cruising range is 400 miles (640 k),
and fording clearance is 48 inches (121.92 cm).
Tough as nails.
Proven, severe-duty HEMTT components are standard throughout
the TFFT, meeting the highest levels of Oshkosh quality and reliability.
The body is constructed of high impact galvanneal steel, with a
unique steel support system. Pierce installs corrosion resistant
stainless steel plumbing for a long, durable life and easy
maintenance. Firefighting plumbing is stainless steel for longer life
and proven corrosion resistance. One of the key advantages of the
Oshkosh-produced HEMTT and the TFFT is the easy access and
interchangeability of major parts within the vehicle series.
In addition, systems are designed for accessibility, making routine
maintenance quick and easy.
Go to battle in full gear.
The TFFT cab and crew quarters can carry six firefighters; five in full
SCBA gear. The TFFT is equipped with a 1,000-gallon (3800 l) water
tank, 2,000 feet (608 m) of hose, 1,000 gpm (3800 lpm) pump, and
roof and bumper turrets with in-cab remote controls. There are
generous storage compartments for carrying everything needed
onto the scene, including a hydraulic generator, TNT® rescue tools,
saws, air-lifting bag kit, extrication equipment, and EMS equipment.
We’ve got your back.
Oshkosh Truck Corporation backs the TFFT with worldwide,
on-demand parts and service support 24/7/365.

Typical specifications

CHASSIS
• HEMTT M977 chassis
• Wheelbase: 210 inches (5.33 m)
• GVWR: 66,000 lbs.
• Engine: Detroit Diesel Model
8V92TA/445 (335.97 kw), 12.1 liter DDEC IV
• Transmission: Allison HD 4560
• Transfer case: Oshkosh 5500 series
• Front and rear axles: Standard HEMTT
tandem axles, LHS springs on rear
• Tires: 16R20 XZL Michelin®
(8 + 1 spare) tubeless
• Electrical system: Standard 24 Volt
HEMTT
• Gradability: 60% @ maximum GVW
• Maximum speed: 62 mph (100 kph)
• Operating temperature: -25° F/+125° F
(-40° C/+51.6° C)
• Fuel capacity: 155 gallons (586 liters)
• Fording: 48 inches (121.92 cm)
• Air transportability: C17
FORWARD CAB
• Two-person, passenger seat with
SCBA provisions
• Intercom
• Heating and air conditioning system
• Firefighter radios
CREW QUARTERS
• Four-person seating
• Four SCBA seatbacks
• Intercom
• Heating and air conditioning system
• Firefighter radios
FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
• 1,000 gpm (3800 lpm) single-stage
Darley pump, driven by a Deutz 200hp
diesel engine
• Two 2.5-inch (6.35 cm) outlets (left side)
• Two 2.5-inch (6.35 cm) outlets (right side)
• Two 60-gallon (228 liter)
polypropylene plastic foam cells
• Class B foam system (liquid fuels)
• Class A foam system (wildland and structure)
• Pump and foam controls inside cab
• Pierce galvanneal steel fire body
• 1,000-gallon (3785 liter) water tank
• Hose capacity: 400 feet (121.92 m) of
1-3/4" (4.45 cm); 1,200 feet (365.76 m)
of 3" (7.62 cm); 400 feet (121.92 m) of
2.5" (4.45 cm) DJ hose
• Roof turret/monitor and front bumper
turret/monitor controls in cab
• 500 gpm (1892 lpm) roof turret/monitor
• 250 gpm (946 lpm) bumper turret/monitor
• Under-truck foam nozzles
• Windshield deluge system
• Two 1.5" (5.71 cm) preconnects in the hosebed
• LED lighting
• Two hard suction hoses
• Six air bottle compartments
• Ladders: one 24-foot (7.31 m) two section
ladder, one 14-foot (4.26 m) roof ladder
• One 10-foot folding ladder
• Electric ladder rack
• 15 kw hydraulic generator
• Telescoping lights
• TNT rescue tools
• Various saws
• Air-lifting bag kit
• Extrication equipment
• Wildland tools
• Nozzles
• EMS equipment

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Vehicles engineered to support Tactical Fire Fighting Trucks

Pierce Awarded Contract To Build New Water Tenders For U.S. Army
JUNE 27, 2006, Appleton, Wis.
– Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has been awarded a low rate initial production contract by the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) for the production of four Oshkosh® Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) platform-based Water Tender (HEWATT) vehicles. The vehicles will be delivered in December 2006 and January 2007.

The trucks are designed to provide structural and airfield crash-rescue support alongside the Pierce® Tactical Fire Fighting Truck (TFFT). The HEWATT is engineered to operate over varied terrain, ranging from firm ground to soft soils, and under extreme conditions. The HEWATT water tender is built to support the TFFT while providing supplementary fire suppression capabilities.

"This contract signifies a significant step in our growing relationship with TACOM in our ability to provide new product and meet the military’s needs,” said Jim Parker, vice president government sales and homeland security at Pierce Manufacturing. "The new water tenders are also an excellent example of the shared technologies employed by Pierce and our parent company Oshkosh Truck Corporation to build a vehicle that delivers tremendous performance and outstanding value."

The HEWATT Water Tenders are each equipped with a 2,500 gallon integrated water tank, Detroit Diesel 455 hp electronic engine, two-person seating, 8’ x 8’ axle configuration, Oshkosh two-speed transfer case, Allison five-speed automatic transmission, bolt together wheels and a corrosion protection upgrade package.

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, mini-pumpers, 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.