Arrow XT™ Ascendant® 107’ Heavy Duty Tractor Drawn Aerial - Staunton Fire and Rescue, VA

Watch Fire Chief Scott Garber walk around the City of Staunton’s Arrow XT™ Tractor Drawn Aerial. The department chose the Arrow XT for durability and a smooth ride, and the added TAK-4® Independent Front and Rear Suspension allows for additional maneuverability. Since this apparatus will be serving as a rescue, the tandem axle was chosen for increased load capacity for rescue equipment, added braking capacity and improved winter driving. The Hercules™ CAFS Self Contained Foam System was chosen for its extinguishment capability since this apparatus will be replacing a true quint. The 107’ Ascendant® Ladder also features a pre-piped waterway that pumps up to 1,500 gpm.
CHASSIS
Chassis: 67” Arrow XT™ cab
Seating capacity: 6
Overall height: 11’1”
Overall length: 61’0.75”
GVW rating: 88,000 lb
Front axle: TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension, 24,000 lb
Rear axle: Meritor MT-40-14X, 40,000 lb
Engine: Cummins X15, 600 hp, 1,850 torque
Safety: Side roll and frontal impact protection
Electrical: Command Zone™ Advanced Electronics System
BODY
Material: Aluminum
Shelving: Adjustable, up to 500 lb
Doors: AMDOR Rollup
Foam system: Hercules™ CAFS Self-Contained Foam System
Foam cell: 70 gallons
Job No: 34164
Dealership: Atlantic Emergency Solutions

[@jakobharris2719]

I really like how he showed it with the warning lights on. They should do that in every video.

[@Docdug]

Congratulations! What an awesome truck. And I’d like to add, the tandem axles on the cab just look cool! And who the hell is giving this video a thumbs down? Probably works for e-one... Cheers Doc

[@SocialistDistancing]

Apparatus sure has evolved. I think one of the biggest improvements has been the adoption of the roll-up compartment doors. Also the roll out drawers. It improves ease of access to equipment. Very nice.

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Going to have to stop on my way up I-81 going to NoVa from southern West Virginia and check that bad boy out!! Beautiful!!

[@Drewstruckspotting]

She is beautiful bud I seen it the house across me caught fire Saturday night she is a

[@stanleyshughart5914]

I love the idea of the top hatch for the roof saw compartment. That’s pretty ingenious right there. Shows a lot of forethought being able to place a saw at the tip of the ladder. And have it waiting as personnel make their ascension

[@parishilton11]

Nice truck by Pierce, a quality apparatus manufacturer. That’s a beautiful tiller. Nice job on the design and finish. I’m a true believer in tiller trucks. So many advantages to them. Enjoy it!

[@cfol1382]

Really like the Whelen LED warning system. Really like the front bumper M6 heads on the lower level front and the 2 on side for the intersection. I think the M6 heads on the corner are better as far as coming up to the intersection than the normal heads that are on the side. Nice job with the specs on this unit.

[@johnolson6600]

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[@frcgfd107]

You did a great job spec-Ing out the truck/ladder and I hope it does everything you want it to and more.

[@FM418]

Very impressive setup! A lot of thought went into the planning on this one. Here is to getting many good years out of it for your community.

[@Drewstruckspotting]

That's where I am from Staunton va so heck yea new ladder beautiful 😍

[@marequizjohnson6396]

I live in Charlottesville and I got to see this everyday, before it got out their. Such a sweet pie e.

[@trob0914]

Very nice rig, love the CAFS,especially w/o a regular pump & tank. I also can appreciate the duals on the tractor. Beautiful Rig !!!

[@terrystephens1102]

Thanks for the tour, a fantastic piece of kit 👌👌👌👌

[@chrisrice2083]

Awesome pice of equipment you guys have i hope it serves you well god bless you all stay safe thank you for your services

[@cfol1382]

Love the CAFS system. Makes so much sense if you not running a “quint”. I love the tiller quints that LA County FD runs, but it makes a long truck longer and heavier. So smart going this route. The great thing is these CAFS systems can extinguish a large amount of fire until a true Engine arrives on scene. Nice truck btw.

[@Sheppart92]

The Question is know, will they ever use it? I Never saw any American Fire Department Using CAFS or any other Type of Foam System for Burning Cars, Trucks or Burning Big Garbage Container.

[@LiamPattisonPhotography]

@@Sheppart92 Totally would depend on the situation wouldn't it? Maybe their engine is returning from a different call is isn't quite available yet, and this truck may happen to be first on scene. What about if this tiller is returning from a call and comes across a vehicle fire? Many different possibilities to use that CAF system. At least they have the option to start fire suppression until a dedicated suppression rig arrives and takes over. Nothing wrong with being versatile.

[@Sheppart92]

I live in Germany and Foam Systems are Standard on almost any tanker, rescue pumper etc. While i watched quite some Videos from America over the years where i never even once saw a Department anywhere using CAFS or other types of Foam Systems to extinguish burning Cars etc. i even saw some Videos where burning fuel was coming out of trucks and all they used was water. Thats where i dont understand the American System. Anywhere Else in the World ( at least Europa, most of Asia) they use those Systems, While American firefighting System has still so many weird or outdated tactics and Technics.

[@Sheppart92]

Well i can understand that to some Extent. Even here in Germany and some other European Countrys, Fire Departments use some quite Old Vehicel ( some Departments still use Fire Trucks from the 1960s) but as long as they work without Problems, those Departments happily use them. What i dont understand too is, when i see some of the Fire Trucks with excessiv Amount of Chrome, Tons of Lights and whatnot. Im really no Professional to understand all the Things about how they buy there Trucks and whatnot, but if they would cut that Stuff down a bit, they could use it for other Things. Only a Examples from Germany and the Cost for one of our Standard Unit. They are mostly Standarized, but a Community or City can order some differences or extra Equipment on Vehicels for Extra Costs. For Example, the standard in most Citys, the so called " Hilfeleistungslöschfahrzeuge" ( rescue pumper), type HLF20, costs between 320.000 to 380.000 Euro(387.000 to 460.000 Dollar) and those Trucks have more Equipment than American Engines on Board. I dont know the Costs of Engines and such in America, but it would lower the Costs if they wouldnt equip them with Tons of Lights that they look like Christmas Trees and Tons of Chrome and maybe change some other Small Things.

[@tsaffran]

@@LiamPattisonPhotography you're right I'd rather have it and not use it than need it and not have it remember he said they're a rescue unit also good concept

[@joegaito702]

Great looking tiller truck like the style way to go your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks don't work to hard love you guys thanks job well done you should be amazed and proud way to go ! Joe

[@wbball15]

Awesome looking unit. May you use it as little as possible.

[@jamesrader3329]

Cool looking truck .

[@anraegodley-cooper6321]

Beautiful just Beautiful

[@davemadeja8466]

Nice set up on your compartments

[@scottvandenham6816]

The (tiller operator's) upper access to the roof saw compartment is a genius idea. Using CAFS on a tiller where space for a large water tank isn't realistic is also smart. Well spec'd.

[@scottvandenham6816]

Also: mirrored ground ladder storage.

[@TheDesertRat31]

Our recent tiller had a top opening saw pocket too. The saw scabbard on the aerial was right there as well so it was easy to load up your vent gear for roof work. Nice feature.

[@joegaito702]

What a beauty like the hook and ladder truck what a classic appreciate you guys take care best wishes to everyone. Joe

[@KKEM641]

Nice looking rig, and I love the tandem axle, just think it looks better...

[@shawnhyland2999]

Now this is a ladder truck!!

[@Borndiagram]

Beautiful engine very nice in need

[@equipment-enthusiast]

Really nice tiller! They must've liked the one that Charlottesville fire department has and took some ideas from them.

[@georgedrake1430]

Nice looking rig

[@ngocbich1950]

Good video

[@virginiaorganbuilder]

My fire department!

[@SGBUSES_EMERGENCYVEHICLES]

nice rare to see this kind of fire truck here in Singapore

[@tblaznjason20546]

Lafd needs atleast 5 of this type of tiller

[@dodgedude908]

Enough with all the accessory storage this thing has, how about a little info on the powerplant this beast has under the hood?

[@teobust2205]

Good looking rig! But just something i often wondered about. Why are these just so big and long? Over here in Europe its common to see this lenght of ladder on a 4x2 chassi. Or a 138 foot fire-lift on a six axeled truck.

[@wolfgang548]

Beautiful truck. I bet it cost close to $1 million. My town bought a new ladder a few years ago. It's not even a tiller and cost $875,000.

[@miker5140]

Awesome rig, I would like to have the tractor part loaded chassis options 6 passenger and more without the trailer tiller part could I buy one ?

[@brandoncaldwell95]

I just want the tractor side of the unit but a tad longer with a semi 5th wheel plate for normal trailers. Can litterally have an entire apartment ontop of the truck for OTR guys. Driver controls just sot lower.

[@RLTtizME]

Just think of the order spec sheet for this rig.

[@colorado_firetrucks8688]

Nice just like South Metro fire rescue truck

[@SGBUSES_EMERGENCYVEHICLES]

Just that SMFR does not have a tiller

[@colorado_firetrucks8688]

They have Towers

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

20,000 pound steer axle, or 24,000 as he said?

[@johnlebzelter4208]

Why exposed hooks and extinguishers?

[@brandonbryant2818]

Why are these tractor drove the back?

[@CWproductions2288]

This is aich needed upgrade from their 2002 pierce dash 100 ft

[@MrJLee-ri3so]

Don’t see many tandem axels…on hook n ladder s

[@johnolson6600]

Check out the company making the lights kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqK5kKqqa9B1gNk

[@michaelmedley2947]

Nice piece of equipment. It's a shame the guy in the background feels the need to walk through the video and felt the need to crank a door open when it was obvious they were videotaping...

[@danielthompson2299]

After loading the truck up...i hope they weigh in with DOT. They are restricted to same weights as a traditional tractor-trailer Fire dept means nothing when it comes to being over weight

[@chakagillis]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 you're really gonna love the ascendant rear mount single axle platform.

[@jacksherwood7437]

update: It has crashed already.

[@Muddybagclean]

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