Responderâ„¢

 

Responderâ„¢

 
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Overview
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Foam

 

When you need a powerful solution right away. 

Responder™

The Responder’s features speak for themselves: Ready to perform with a powerful 1250 gpm pump rating. Spacious compartments, with optional EMS equipment storage and full-height compartments on both sides. Water capacity options range from 750 to 1250 gallons. Need more room? A certified third seat is available with extended cab option.

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Yes. We build our own foam systems.

Pierce® Foam Systems

Pierce is the only manufacturer that designs and builds fire apparatus with their own proprietary foam systems. That's integration. 

 

 

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Highlights

Responder™

  • The Responder™ has low crosslays and low storage of ground ladders and equipment.
  • A certified third seat is available with an extended cab option.
  • Pump configuration allows for a shorter wheelbase (up to 12" less). This, along with a 50° cramp angle, provides a much shorter turning radius.

More Features

  • 1250 gpm pump rating (Class A pumper applications)
  • Pump in motion - fight fast-moving fires/large area fires
  • Water shuttle with optional dumps
  • Pump operator positioned adjacent to hose connections
  • Lever style valve controls (no push-pull)
  • Simple and direct plumbing access
  • Direct “side-of-body” pump service access
  • Increased compartment space
  • Optional full-height compartments
  • Optional under cab compartments
  • Optional cab EMS compartments (extended cab)

 

 

Chassis Choices

  • Freightliner
  • International 4400
  • International 7400

Wheelbase

  • 193” wheelbase, Freightliner
  • 195” wheelbase, International 4400
  • 203” wheelbase, International 7400 4x4

Seating

  • 3 person (2 with SCBA) - Extended (2) door cab
  • 5 person (4 with SCBA) - Optional (4) door cab

Tank

  • Available from 750-1250 gallons
  • Durable poly tank
  • Flexibility in design to develop a configuration to meet the customers' needs
  • Tank dumps (Optional rear or in fender area)

Compartment Storage

  • Up to 200 cubic ft. of storage space available (optional configuration)
  • Up to 130 cubic ft. of compartment space (high/low) in as little as 195"” wheelbase (standard)

Compartment Options

  • Offering a variety of compartmentation
  • Roll-up doors (painted or satin)
  • Shelves and trays with ball bearing slides and integral latches rated up to 500lb

Body Width

  • 98"

Body Material

  • Aluminum standard

BODY SUPPORT STRUCTURE

  • Body is independently mounted to the chassis utilizing a steel subframe with 3/8” steel sections
  • Powder coated for corrosion resistance

BODY WARRANTY*

  • 10 years

PUMP PANEL

  • Lever Style Valve Controls
  • Control Zone Pump Panels (Pierce Exclusive)
  • Enclosed Operator Panel

PUMP WARRANTY*

*See your Pierce representative for details

 

Popular Options

  • 7 chassis options

  • 3 water tanks

  • 36 different configurations

  • Simple and direct plumbing access; direct “side-of-body” pump service access

  • Full-height compartments

  • Certified third seat available with extended cab options

  • Optional 4X4 chassis

Exclusive Pierce® Foam Systems

Pierce engineers and manufactures its own integrated foam systems capable of fighting with both Class A and Class B foam. Pierce® Foam Systems are the high performing, easy-to-use, economical and safe way to fight fires.

Husky™ 3

Husky™ 3 is the only entry-level foam system available with Class A and Class B capabilities.

Hercules™ CAFS

The Hercules™ Compressed Air Foam System controls fires faster, reduces water use, and lightens handlines with better exposure protection. It will work well with Class A or Class B agents.