Aparatus Deliveries
John M. Malecky
The Midlothian (IL) Fire Department uses its PIERCE rescue truck to carry salvage and overhaul equipment. It is also used for extrication, lighting, air cascade, and command center duties, according to Chief Joseph J. Mandarino. A flipdown bench in the body provides seating for rehab. The district protects a five-square mile jurisdiction of 17,000.
Features/Equipment:
Saber chassis with 193-inch wheelbase;
raised roof cab with six seats;
DETROIT Series 40 250-hp diesel engine;
ALLISON MD 3060P automatic transmission;
aluminum body with seating for six;
eight storage compartments with DOVER rollup doors;
WINCO 25-kw PTO generator;
WILL BURT six-kw Night Scan light tower;
two GFE Extenda Lite 1,500-watt scene lights on each side of body;
two GFE Extenda Lite 500-watt tripod lights at rear;
six-bottle, 6,000-psi air cascade system with fill station;
command center;
two electric and two air reels (one on each side) with 250 feet of line each,
numerous slideout and tilt shelves; and
enclosed storage for ladders and pike poles.
