Pierce supplies the United States Forest Service and Region 5 in California with a version of the Model 62. Local government fire protection agencies are also using Model 62 for combating wildland and urban interface fires.

• Tow bar rated at 20,000 lb. as standard. Located at the rear of the tailboard. Accessible without crawling under the truck. The unique design can also serve as a tie off point to stabilize loads without worry of chaffing rope.

Pumps

• PTO-driven Darley JMP two-stage, 500 gpm pump.
• Exclusive Pierce Hercules Compressed Air Foam Systems available.
• Stainless steel panels standard. 
• Removable panels in body provide access to the pump for maintenance. 
  

Electrical

• All electrical systems are coded by color and function every three inches. 
• Harnesses are loom protected. 
• Deutsch connectors are utilized to help prevent corrosion.
  

Body

• Aluminum extruded rub rails, bolted on for easy repair.
• Bodies are of a formed and welded construction for durable, long lasting design without the unnecessary weight.
• Exclusive Pierce underslung steel body supports featuring three-point isolated-mount system. This reduces torsional stress and road shock from being transmitted into the body. The underslung design prevents compartment floors from sagging after years of use. 
• Interior of all compartments are painted with multispec to hide dirt, abrasions, and protect from oil, gas, and hydraulic spills.
• Rear pump controls allow for compartments to extend to the back of the cab.
  Hatch compartmentation.
• Hose reel in rear compartment.
• Automotive-style hinged doors constructed with double pan, double seals, enclosed latches, and .25" hinge pins. 
• Roll-up doors with lifetime warranty (available in satin or painted finish).
• Large capacity hosebeds. 
• Hosebed dividers are designed with an extrusion surrounding the sheet to provide a stiffer and superior divider. 
• Diamond plate overlays in potential high scuff areas are just that "overlays" and not an integral part of the body for easy replacement if they become damaged. 
• Handrails are Pierce's exclusive "cross knurled" design to reduce hand slippage. 
• All running boards and tailboard are spaced from body to improve water run-off.