360º Protection From Every Angle™

At Pierce, leadership means building safety into every apparatus we make. 360º Protection From Every Angle is a bumper-to-bumper program designed to increase the safety of firefighters as they respond to fire and emergency calls.

360º Protection includes such elements as our exclusive Side Roll Protection system, our extensive crash testing, our standard-setting TAK-4^® Independent Front Suspension, our frontal and side impact protection and Command Zone™ advanced electronics. Even our new hydraulic system cleanliness testing process for all Pierce aerials to increase performance, help prevent premature component wear and decrease repairs. Features that protect you in virtually every situation, from virtually every angle.

360° Protection isn't just better by degrees. It's a higher level of commitment to your safety. Our commitment to your safety extends to every detail of our vehicles. It includes these and hundreds more examples:

• The large-surface, automatic folding steps on our Quantum models that make for easy stair-step exits and help keep steps clear of ice, snow and mud.
• The VLH® cap that reduces the risk of injuries caused by the inadvertent release of lines containing trapped residual pressure.
• The Hercules™ CAFS which provides quadruple knockdown power with lighter weight hose lines — reducing firefighter fatigue and putting more distance between you and the fire.
• The draft-capable Husky^® foam systems, which allow more training without the use of expensive foam; an optional tank fill even allows filling from the ground, so you don't have to lift pails to the top of the truck.
• All this thinking might save a few seconds of confusion or prevent a stumble in bad weather. And that might save a life. Every second, every decision, every movement: it's all a part of our commitment to 360° protection.

And our commitment to 360° protection extends into the future. We are constantly seeking more innovations. And we are always eager to get your comments, feedback, and suggestions. It's only through working with you that these systems have been introduced.