--- title: Pierce - Jul 2015 | Truck of the Month | Pierce Mfg description: July’s truck of the month is Wichita’s Dash CF PUC Platform. Learn more about Wichita’s new aerial and fire department. --- # JULY 2015 ![Wichita Header](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/HeroImages/Wichita-Header.jpg) ### Wichita Fire Department - Wichita, KS #### Dash CF® PUC™ 100' Aerial Platform [DOWNLOAD PHOTO](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Wichita-Platform.jpg?hsLang=en-us) [DOWNLOAD DRAWING](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Wichita-26626.pdf?hsLang=en-us) ## Specifications | Body | 100' Aerial Platform | Chassis | Dash® CF | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Engine | Detroit Diesel 13 | Engine Horsepower | 500 hp | | Pump | PUC™ | Pump GPM | 1500 gpm | | Tank Size | 200 gallons | Trailer Suspension | TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension | ### Proprietary Options | Electrical | [Command Zone™](https://www.piercemfg.com/innovations/electrical-systems?hsLang=en-us#fullcz) | Pump | [PUC™](https://www.piercemfg.com/innovations/puc?hsLang=en-us) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Suspension | [TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension](https://www.piercemfg.com/Innovations/TAK-4/TAK-4-IFS?hsLang=en-us) | | | ## Fire Department ### Wichita Fire Department   The mission of the [Wichita Fire Department](https://www.wichita.gov/Fire/Pages/About.aspx) is to provide excellent, proactive fire and life safety services through prevention, education, and protection. The 25,000 square foot Wichita Fire Department Regional Training Center opened in 2010 and carries on the Wichita Fire Department training traditions. The facility was built on the existing training facility property and the Center features classrooms that can be configured into a variety of meeting spaces and is equipped with some of the best digital technology available.   - Coverage: 168.4 sq mi - Firefighters: 420  - Stations: 22 - Area: Urban - Population: 365,000 ![Wichita_Fleet](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Wichita_Fleet.jpg?width=600&name=Wichita_Fleet.jpg) ![WichitaFeature](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/WichitaFeature.jpg?width=600&name=WichitaFeature.jpg) ## From The Chief ![ChiefBlackwell_Wichita.jpg](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/ChiefBlackwell_Wichita.jpg?width=470&height=205&name=ChiefBlackwell_Wichita.jpg "ChiefBlackwell_Wichita.jpg") ** Chief Ronald Blackwell** “Considering we operate in a strictly urban area, we need all the visibility we can get to adapt to our environment. Our new aerial provides us with outstanding lines of sight along with the interior space and safety features new need to prepare and stay protected. This purchase absolutely supports our department’s mission to improve service while enhancing safety.”  ## The Dealer [![Untitled-3](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Untitled-3.jpg?width=470&name=Untitled-3.jpg)](http://www.conradfire.com/) [**Conrad Fire Equipment, Inc **](http://www.conradfire.com/) Roger Brown is the Sales Representative at Conrad Fire Equipment that worked with Wichita on their new Dash CF PUC Platform. Conrad is a full line sales and service distributor of fire apparatus and equipment for Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri.  ## Gallery [![Wichita Basket](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Wichita-Basket.jpg)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Wichita-Basket.jpg?hsLang=en-us)[![Wichita Header](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Wichita-Header.jpg)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Wichita-Header.jpg?hsLang=en-us)[![Wichita Outriggers](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Wichita-Outriggers.jpg)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Wichita-Outriggers.jpg?hsLang=en-us)[![Wichita Platform Rear](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Wichita-Platform-Rear.jpg)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/Wichita-Platform-Rear.jpg?hsLang=en-us)[![Wichita Boom](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/WichitaBoom.jpg)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/WichitaBoom.jpg?hsLang=en-us)[![Wichita-July 2015](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/July2015-Wichita.jpg)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/StaticContentPages/Calendar/Jul-2015/July2015-Wichita.jpg?hsLang=en-us) Load MoreCollapse Back to top Back to Top © 2026 Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. Registered Trademark of Pierce Manufacturing Inc. Appleton, WI, USA an Oshkosh Corporation Business