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{{Infobox Apparatus
{{Infobox Apparatus
| name            = 9-Tower
| name            = 9-Tower
| image          =  
| image          = File:9-Tower_1988.jpg
| caption        =  
| caption        =  
| year            = 1988
| year            = {{Start date and age|1988|df=y}}
| manufacturer    = Pierce
| manufacturer    = Pierce
| apparatus_type  = Aerial
| apparatus_type  = Aerial
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| pump_location      = Midship
| pump_location      = Midship
| pump_panel        =  
| pump_panel        =  
| pump_drive        = Drivetrain
| pump_drive        = Split-shaft
| tank_capacity      = 200 USG
| water_capacity    = 200 USG
| foam_system        =  
| foam_system        =  
| foam_type          =  
| foam_type          =  
| foam_tank_capacity =  
| foam_capacity      =  
| hose_reel          =  
| hose_reel          =  
| pump_features      =  
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}}{{Apparatus Construction
}}{{Apparatus Construction
| factory              = Appleton, WI
| factory              = Appleton, WI
| dealer                =  
| dealer                = Tyler Fire Equipment
| cost                  = <!-- $6,500 ({{Inflation|US|6500|1931|fmt=eq}}) -->
| cost                  = <!-- $6,500 ({{Inflation|US|6500|1931|fmt=eq}}) -->
| construction_started  =  
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| purchased_price      =  
| purchased_price      =  
}}{{Apparatus Disposition
}}{{Apparatus Disposition
| inservice_date  =  
| inservice_date  = 1988
| dedication_date =  
| dedication_date =  
| outservice_date =  
| outservice_date = 2006
| purchaser      = Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company, Plumsteadville (Bucks County), PA
| purchaser      = Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company, Plumsteadville (Bucks County), PA
| sale_date      =  
| sale_date      =  
| sale_price      = <!-- $6,500 ({{Inflation|US|6500|1931|fmt=eq}}) -->
| sale_price      = <!-- $6,500 ({{Inflation|US|6500|1931|fmt=eq}}) -->
| misc_history    =  
| misc_history    = On May 25, 2020 while displaying a large American flag for Memorial Day, the aerial tipped over onto a roadway, resulting in a total loss of the vehicle.
}}
}}
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
Plumsteadville_loss.jpeg|2020 accident
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[[Category:Retired Apparatus]]
[[Category:Retired Apparatus]]
[[Category:1988]]
[[Category:Pierce]]
[[Category:Pierce]]
[[Category:Pierce Arrow]]
[[Category:Pierce Arrow]]
[[Category:Pierce Arrow (Series)]]
[[Category:Aerial]]
[[Category:Aerial]]
[[Category:Ladder Platform]]
[[Category:Ladder Platform]]
[[Category:Tyler Fire Equipment]]
[[Category:New City FD]]
[[Category:New City FD]]

Latest revision as of 20:48, 25 May 2020

9-Tower
Overview
Year 1988; 36 years ago (1988)
Manufacturer Pierce
Type Aerial
Subsequently Plumsteadville Tower 24
Chronology
Successor 2006 Pierce Ladder Platform (9-Tower)


General

  • Apparatus Type: Aerial
  • Apparatus Sub Type: Ladder Platform
  • Manufacturer: Pierce
  • Year: 1988
  • Serial Number: E3969
  • VIN: 1P9CA02J4HA040478
  • Color: White over red
  • NIMS Resource Typing: Aerial Type I

Chassis/Cab

  • Model: Arrow
  • Crew Capacity: 6
  • Doors: 4

Drivetrain

  • Propulsion: Diesel
  • Engine Make/Model: Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA
  • Engine Specs: 12.1 L, 450 hp, 1425 lb-ft, V8
  • Transmission Make/Model: Allison
  • Tandem Axle: Yes

Pump & Tank

  • Pump Make/Model: Waterous
  • Pump Capacity: 1750 GPM
  • Pump Location: Midship
  • Drive Type: Split-shaft
  • Water Capacity: 200 USG

Aerial

  • Mounting: Rear
  • Vertical Reach: 100'
  • Sections: 3
  • Prepiped Waterway: Yes
  • Outriggers: H-Style front and rear

Body

Equipment

  • Generator: 5 kW, diesel
  • Misc. Equipment: Hurst tool and cribbing

Dimensions

Construction

  • Factory: Appleton, WI
  • Dealer: Tyler Fire Equipment

Disposition

  • In Service Date: 1988
  • Out of Service Date: 2006
  • Purchaser: Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company, Plumsteadville (Bucks County), PA
  • Misc. History: On May 25, 2020 while displaying a large American flag for Memorial Day, the aerial tipped over onto a roadway, resulting in a total loss of the vehicle.