Walk-In or Non-Walk-In?

Is carrying tools the most important task of your Rescue? Is transporting crew more vital? Do you need space for rehab? Is a command center required? Your unique requirements determine what type of Rescue you order. Both Walk-Ins and Non-Walk-Ins have certain advantages. Now, it’s just a matter of picking the best one for you!

 Walk-In – Your equipment AND a command center or crew carrier

 Non-Walk-In – Maximum storage

 Walk-In – Your Equipment AND command center or crew carrier              Non-Walk-In – Maximum storage

These vehicles have many similarities – underslung support structure, skirt heights, usable compartment depths (assuming non-transverse), over-the-wheel compartment widths, the width over-the-frame rails for more Non-Walk-In storage or Walk-In walkway, reinforced roof structure, extruded tubing and corners to name a few.

Now look at the some of the distinct differences:

The Walk-In exterior compartment doors are 8” lower than Non-Walk-In doors to accommodate Walk-In interior countertops. Standard heights vary due to Walk-In interior headroom requirements. Therefore, side sheet assemblies differ in height. Windows are available on the Walk-In to support command operations.

The Non-Walk-In compartments forward of the rear wheel are transverse to maximize storage while all compartments on the Walk-In are 26” deep. A reinforced walkway on a Non-Walk-In roof divides hatch compartments for additional storage spots whereas the Walk-In has a flat roof.

The similarities and differences have all been carefully considered and engineered to the smallest detail. The Pierce fit, finish and manufacturing efficiencies are unsurpassed in the industry. All are combined to give you a highly functional and customized Rescue that performs per your operational requirement.

Either way you go, you’ll take receipt of a Pierce Rescue that is up to that task!

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