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Velocity advances the way
fire trucks are designed and built in five critical ways:
MORE INTERIOR SPACE
STORAGE & CLUTTER MANAGEMENT
IMPROVED SAFETY & VISIBILITY
SEATS
EASIER MAINTENANCE
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More Interior Space
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MORE INTERIOR SPACE
- More headroom, legroom and floor space; simply more space overall for
firefighters to maneuver quickly and efficiently (up to 10 personnel).
- An HVAC system with electronic controls and better airflow to provide
greater comfort and reduce stress.
- The industry's widest doors—43" front and 38" rear—and larger,
deeper interior and exterior handles that can be easily gripped with a
gloved hand to make entry sager and exit quicker and more efficient
- Easy entry and a lower, door-to-door floor without recessed
stepwells in the rear of the cab to help fire fighters enter, exit and
move easily and more safely
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Storage Solutions
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A fire truck provides a lot more than just transportation. It serves and
supports the efforts of firefighters by functioning as a mobile office. In
some ways, it's like a field operations center.
- To help keep things running smoothly and efficiently, Velocity was
designed to provide INTEGRATED COMPARTMENTS that keep resources and
tools such as books, manuals and radios well organized and within arm's
reach
- Velocity's ROTOMOLDED CONSOLE AND DOOR PANELS enhance the functional
organization of the cab, and are so strong they take any abuse you give
it. The console even features a flat work surface that serves as a desk
area at the officer's position
- With a place for everything and the PROPER MANAGEMENT OF CAB
CLUTTER, there is no need for makeshift solutions that might obstruct
visibility, become projectiles in the event of emergency braking, or
fall uncontrollable with the cab is tilted
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Improved Visibility
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The Velocity has been designed with increased visibility so it's easier
for occupants to see. Additionally, the Velocity features the industry's
thickest cab firewall and has proven it's integrity through
comprehensive third-party crash testing.- As another industry
first for Pierce, Velocity offers FRONTAL AIR BAGS
- PIERCE'S EXCLUSIVE ONE-ELEVEN MIRRORS make the Velocity the only OEM
fire truck to the meet FMVSS-111 visibility standards for school buses.
They are positioned to minimize both the body and head movements of the
driver, and they ensure that the officer's position does not interfere
with passenger side mirror visibility. This positioning has the
added advantages of providing visibility down to the front bumper as
well as along the sides of the body, and narrows he overall width of the
vehicle by as much as eight inches as compared to conventional
door-mounted mirrors.
- VELOCITY'S SINGLE-PIECE BONDED WINDSHIELD increases visibility and
reduces the risk of accidents as the driver is able to clearly see the
road, pedestrian and traffic. There is no center post to obstruct the
driver's vision, and the absence of an outside curved windshield results
in considerably less distortion to the corners
- Velocity offers the THICKEST FIREWALL IN THE INDUSTRY, which not
only helps keep the firefighters sage from outside dangers like heat and
flame, but also reduces outside noise so firefighters can hear better
while in the cab.
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PS6 Seat with Hands-Free SCBA
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A firefighter who is less stressed is going to be safer and more
effective. There's no doubt about that. So anything we can do to
alleviate stress on the way to the scene has great benefits that go way
beyond a comfortable ride.
- Side roll protection
- Dual seat belt retractors and double-length seat belts
- Hands-free SCBA holders
- Lumbar support
- 7.5 degree angle of recline
- 17" cushion (front to back)
The Velocity chassis features Pierce's exclusive PS6™ seats, the first
custom-designed, safer and noticeably more comfortable seat in the
industry. With double length seat belts and dual retractors that
are located within easy reach and can be pulled quickly and comfortable
over a firefighter in full turnout gear.The inertia-activated
hands-free SCBA holders provide easy walk-away operation with out
the hassle of lever or straps. The hands-free brackets set a new
safety standard among seating solutions available in fire trucks.
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Easier Maintenance
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The Velocity's systems, components and structures are smartly configured to
speed diagnostics and provides quick and ready access. Among the many
considerations that contribute to a low cost of ownership are the following:
- Fast access service tilt front hood provides for easy routine
maintenance
- Three wiper blades and wiper motor are quick and easy to replace
- Lift/tow frame extension can tow vehicle without special equipment
and reduces damage from towing
- Wire raceways and easy harness access reduces time needed to trace
and troubleshoot
- Easy to access and service electrical system, breakers, components
and modules
- Command Zone™ advanced electronics with easy access to breakers,
fuses and modules
- Visual electronic diagnostics are simple to use, requiring no
special equipment for troubleshooting
- Three-piece overhead console provides quick access to electrical
systems
- Check/fill access door in engine tunnel for quick access to engine
and transmission fluid levels
- 13 3/8" frame rails transfer less wear and tear to the vehicle's
body and are the largest and strongest in the industry at 120,000psi
- Rubber tube sheet transmission cooler with 3-year collateral damage
warranty and 5-year cooler warranty
- TAK-4® independent front suspension improves ride quality by more
than 300%
- Water proof air filter system protects engine and requires less time
to service
- Frame rail clamping provides easy, organized access to electrical,
pneumatic and hydraulic components
- Hub piloted wheels require less time to service
- Aluminum core radiator features efficient cooling
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