- As a part of our commitment to 360º protection, every Pierce cab model is crash-tested at or above ECE requirements.
- Velocity offers one of the THICKEST FIREWALLS IN THE INDUSTRY, which not only helps keep firefighters safe from outside dangers like heat and flame, but also reduces outside noise so firefighters can hear better while in the cab.
- Side Roll Protection system for enhanced fire fighter safety.
- With TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension, Pierce offers the industry’s highest cramp angles, delivering a tighter turning radius, better handling and more control of the vehicle.
- Optional Electronic Stability Control (ESC), an automatic safety management braking system, enhances the directional and roll stability of fire apparatus during evasive maneuvers.
- Frontal crash air bag protection cushion front-seat occupants in the event of a frontal collision.
- Pierce’s exclusive PS6™ seats are the first custom-designed, safer and noticeably more comfortable seat in the industry.
- Inertia-activated, hands-free SCBA holders provide easy walk-away operation without the hassle of levers or straps.
- Every seat in every Pierce cab model goes through a rigorous seat pull test, where the seat mounting and seatbelt anchorage are certified to FMVSS 207 and 210 standards. Each seat is subjected to over 6,000 lbs. of force.
- The unique Pierce Command Zone™ advanced electronics system delivers real-time data profiles of apparatus performance, encompassing all aspects of vehicle operation and diagnostics.
- Forward-mounted one-eleven mirrors make the Velocity and Impel the only OEM fire truck to meet FMVSS-111 visibility standards for school buses.
- Single-piece bonded windshield increases visibility and reduces the risk of accidents as the driver is able to clearly see the road, pedestrians and traffic.
- Three wiper blades significantly aids the driver’s vision in all types of weather conditions.
- The Tire Protection system manages tire pressure and helps you maintain control of the vehicle in a blowout.
- NFPA 1901 UL Certified and UL Canada (ULC) Certified.
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