By
Team Writer
/ December 12, 2016
The Fire Department of New York City has added another ten aerial ladders to its contract with Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. Ferrara, America’s premier custom fire apparatus manufacturer, announced the initial ten aerial ladders in December of 2009. Coupled with the multi-unit heavy rescue project, Ferrara Fire Apparatus now has contracts with the City of New York totaling more than $24 million.
Key Takeaways:
- The apparatus features the TAK-4 independent front suspension and the TAK-4 T3 mechanical rear steering system. Each aerial ladder is equipped with a Detroit DD13 500-hp engine and a Command Zone advanced electronics and control system.
- “These new Quantum quint vehicles respond as both engines and ladder trucks, and we put a lot of miles on them over some very rough and narrow streets,” Franz said. “The turning radius is excellent, and the handling is equally impressive.
- The four-section, 105-ft. aerial device includes remote tip controls, a two-way intercom, a LyfePulley rescue system, and LED rung lighting. The system includes a single-stage PUC pump offering 1,500 gallons per minute, a 500-gallon water tank, and low-mount crosslays.
“The apparatus features the TAK-4 independent front suspension and the TAK-4 T3 mechanical rear steering system. Each aerial ladder is equipped with a Detroit DD13 500-hp engine and a Command Zone advanced electronics and control system.”