Aerial 709

Aerial 709 is the second aerial truck in the department’s history. It was delivered to the RCFD in December of 2000. Manufactured by Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, WI, and sold by Reliant Fire Apparatus, this unit replaced a 1975 Snorkel truck. The Aerials capabilities are far greater than the old Snorkel, ranging from greater reach from the truck in both height and length, higher load capacity, a larger pump, and a bigger cab for more firefighters to arrive on a scene. The old Snorkel was purchased by a local logger for private use. 709 is the only Aerial fire truck in Richland County. As listed below the inventory and capabilities of this unit are truly impressive. The old Snorkel was starting to become worn out and when talk or replacing it first came up the city fathers were alarmed by the price of a new unit. The City and members of the Fire Department looked for outside funding sources to apply towards the purchase of the new Aerial and wrote a grant with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Commerce. We were all happy to find our efforts had paid off and the city received a check in the amount of $300,000 towards the purchase of the new Aerial. The City through its regular budget process paid for the balance of the $635,000 unit. In our grant application we stated that this unit would be available on a regional basis to our mutual aid departments, and we were happy to help our friends on the Lone Rock Fire Department when its first call after delivery was to a church fire in their town. The investment in this apparatus also was influential in allowing the RCFD to improve its ISO rating to a Class 3. The members of our department are truly appreciate the assistance that was given to us to make this unit a reality, and it will serve us as well as the citizens of our community well for years to come.

Cab and Chassis	Fire Pump and Water Tank
2000 Pierce Dash 6 man enclosed cab with 10” raised roof SCBA seating for four 500 hp Detroit Diesel series 60 – 12.7 liter diesel engine Allison HD4060PR transmission 21,500 ft & 54,000 rr axle weights Kussmaul battery conditioner Safety Vision back up camera	Waterous 2000 GPM CSU series pump 2- Six inch suction inlets – 1 each side of pump 2 speedlay pre connect hose lines 4 – 2 ½” discharges & 1- 4” discharge 4” discharge to aerial basket 200 gallon poly water tank

Aerial Platform	Electrical Systems
Pierce 100 foot aerial platform 1000# weight capacity Pre-piped waterway to platform 4 person basket Breathing air to basket from turntable 12volt and 120volt lighting at basket 3 position Fire Research Intercom system Pierce “LyfeStyle” rescue accessories	Code 3 and Whelen warning lights – halogen Amps 10kw hydraulic generator 2- 240v -1500 watt telescoping lights 3- 120v -500 watt platform light 8- 12v scene lights

Equipment
1000 ft – 5” supply hose 200 ft – 2 ½” hose 550 ft – 1 ¾” hose 20’ total of 6” hard suction hose 35’ – 2 section, 35’ – 3 section, 28’ – 2 section 2- 16’ roof, 14’ roof, 14’ Fresno, and 10’ attic ladders 6 Scott air packs with spare bottles	3 portable radios Rescue stokes basket Misc hand tools Water, carbon dioxide, and dry chemical fire extinguishers Positive pressure ventilation fan Ventilation power saws	Salvage covers LDH hose hydrant manifold 500 gpm portable monitor Assorted Nozzles and fittings Portable floodlights 200’ electric cord reel with 4 outlet box

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Compartment Pictures

Drivers Side Pump Panel Waterous CSU Series 2000 gpm pump 2- 1 ¾” pre connect hand lines 200’ of 2 ½” hose Pull out safety platform for pump operator Intercom system station	Drivers Above Front Outrigger Ladder safety belts	Drivers Top Front 120/240 volt breaker box Generator display 2- Streamlight light boxes Foam eductor Hose edge roller Air tank refill hose	Drivers Top 2nd From Front Hand tools & forcible entry tools

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Drivers Top 3rd From Front Salvage Covers	Drivers Top Rear Salvage Covers Mini step ladder Aerial waterway intake fitting 5” manifold – reduces to 3- 2 ½” lines	Drivers Lower Front Spare nozzles Assorted hose fittings Doughnut rolls Hose bridge	Drivers Lower Rear Tempest gas positive pressure fan Electric box style fan Gas cans

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Drivers Side Above Cabinets 2- 10’ Hard suction hoses	Rear Body Outrigger controls LDH hose chute to supply line hose bed 10’ folding, 2- 16’ roof, 14’ 28’ & 35’ extension ladders 6’ 8’ & 12’ pike poles, 2 of each	Curb Side Pump Panel Pump intakes and discharges	Curb Side Above Front Outrigger Life Safety rope

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Curb Side Top Front 4- 500w floodlights 3- 100 ft portable cord reels Chain saw	Curb Side Top 2nd From Front 1- 20# Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher 1- 20# Water Extinguisher 2- 20# Dry Chemical Extinguisher Electric cord adaptors	Curb Side Top 3rd From Front Hose Clamp Task Force tips Blitzfire 500 gpm portable monitor	Curb Side Top Rear Pierce “LyfeStyle” accessories Rescue basket supports Roof ladder supports

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Aerial Ladder Walkway 6’ pike pole Axe 14’ roof ladder	Aerial Turntable Lower aerial operators station Operator can control all aerial functions Remote aerial deck gun nozzle controls Intercom system station	Aerial Platform or Basket Area 4 person aerial basket 1000# load capacity no water flow 500# load capacity flowing water Attachment points for “LyfeStyle” Accessories Intercom system station Aerial operator controls Breathing air attachment points 500 watt flood light under basket 2- 500 watt telescoping lights at rear of basket 2- Storage boxes at basket 1 each side Ladder belts on one side and nozzles on other Multiple short lengths of hose	Aerial Platform Front View Door for entry/exit on each side Door pushes in from outside & swings in 2000 gpm Akron Brass master stream nozzle 2- 2 ½” discharges for hand line use

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Curb Side Lower Front Spare air pack bottles Foam 200’ Electric cord reel with 4 outlet box	Curb Side Lower Rear 2 SCBA in cases	Curb Side Above Cabinets 35’ extension ladder	Crew Cab Area 4- SCBA seats 3- Streamlight lightboxes 3- portable radios Traffic cones

Truck Pictures

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Aerial 709

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