--- title: Pierce - December 2022 | Truck Of The Month | Pierce Mfg description: Platte Canyon Fire Protection District's Arrow XT PUC Pumper is December's featured truck of the month. --- # DECEMBER 2021 ![Pumper fire truck parked in mountain range](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Pierce_Social_2022Heros-DEC_1440x648.jpg?quality=high) ### Platte Canyon Fire Protection District - Bailey, CO ####  Arrow XT™ PUC™ Pumper [DOWNLOAD PHOTO ](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/PlatteCanyon-CO_MLA_0209.jpg?width=5759&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[DOWNLOAD DRAWING](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/35078AD.pdf?hsLang=en-us) ## Specifications | Body | Pumper | Chassis | Arrow XT™ | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Engine | Cummins ISX12 | Horse Power | 500 hp | | Pump | PUC™ | Pump GPM | 1500 gpm | | Tank | Water / Foam | Tank Size | 1000 gallons | | Foam System | Husky™ 3 | | | ### Proprietary Options | Foam Systems | [Husky™ 3](https://www.piercemfg.com/innovations/foam-systems/husky-3?hsLang=en-us) [Hercules™ CAFS](https://www.piercemfg.com/innovations/hercules-cafs?hsLang=en-us) | 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) | | | ## Fire Department ### [Platte Canyon Fire Protection District](https://www.plattecanyonfire.com/) Platte Canyon Fire Protection District started as a 100% volunteer department in 1947, but has slowly converted to a combination of volunteer and career personnel due to their increased call volume. The department responds to an average of 1,100 calls per year.  Population: 11,000  Coverage: 271 sq mi Firefighters: 40 Stations: 4 Terrain: Mountains, Wildland, Urban ![Side of pumper fire truck displaying Platte Canyon Fire Department name](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Department.jpg?quality=high&width=600&name=Platte-Canyon-Department.jpg)   ## From The Chief ![Fire Chief posing in front of Pierce PUC Pumper Fire Truck](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/PlatteChief.jpg?quality=high&width=600&name=PlatteChief.jpg) **Chief Joe Burgett** "Because of the location of our district and the limited rural water supply, we needed an apparatus that could carry more water. Communication with Pierce during the build process was always prompt and professional. Our specific needs for an apparatus that could function efficiently in mountainous terrain were easily accommodated." ## The Dealer ![Front Range Fire Apparatus Sales Representative headshot](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/FrontRangeDoucetteDuane13586.jpg?quality=high&width=600&name=FrontRangeDoucetteDuane13586.jpg) **[Front Range Fire Apparatus](https://www.frontrangefire.com/) ** Duane Doucette is the sales representative from Front Range Fire Apparatus that worked directly with Platte Canyon Fire Protection District on their Arrow XT PUC Pumper. Front Range is a full line sales and service distributor of fire apparatus and equipment for Colorado and Wyoming. ## Gallery [![Blacked out front grille of pumper fire truck ](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Gallery4.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Gallery4.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[![Hose stored in pumper fire truck hose bed ](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Gallery6.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Gallery6.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[![Blacked out pumper fire truck driving in mountain ranges](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Galler1.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Galler1.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[![Drivers side of pumper fire truck doors open showing compartments and firefighter equipment](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Gallery3.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Gallery3.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[![Pumper fire truck equipment storage above wheel](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Gallery5.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Gallery5.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[![Two firefighters pulling gear and hose out of pumper fire truck compartments](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Gallery2.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/December%202022/Platte-Canyon-Gallery2.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us) Load MoreCollapse Back to top Back to Top © 2026 Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. 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