--- title: Pierce - November 2022 | Truck Of The Month | Pierce Mfg description: East Pierce Fire and Rescue's Arrow XT™ Ascendant® 107' Tiller Heavy- Duty Tractor Drawn Aerial is November's featured truck of the month. --- # NOVEMBER 2022 ![Tiller fire truck parked with emergency lights on and ladder extended against a mountainous background](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/Pierce_Social_2022Heros-NOV_1440x648.jpg?quality=high) ### East Pierce Fire and Rescue - Bonney Lake, WA #### Arrow XT™ Ascendant® 107' Heavy-Duty Tiller Tractor Drawn Aerial [DOWNLOAD PHOTO ](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/EastPierceMain.jpg?width=2193&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[DOWNLOAD DRAWING](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/34561AD-SH1.pdf?hsLang=en-us) ## Specifications | Body | Ascendant® 107' Tiller Heavy-Duty Tractor Drawn Aerial | Chassis | Arrow XT™ | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Engine | Cummins X15 | Horse Power | 600 hp | | Pump | Waterous | Pump GPM | 1750 gpm | | Tank | Water | Tank Size | 300 gallons | ### Proprietary Options | Suspension | [TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension](https://www.piercemfg.com/Innovations/TAK-4/TAK-4-IFS?hsLang=en-us) | Electrical | [Command Zone™](https://www.piercemfg.com/innovations/electrical-systems?hsLang=en-us) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ## Fire Department ### [East Pierce Fire and Rescue ](https://www.eastpiercefire.org/) East Pierce Fire and Rescue was founded in 2000 to provide a more seamless response to emergency situations. The combination department responds to an average of 11,700 calls a year including emergency medical, hazmat, structure, vehicle and brush fire.  Population: 97,500 Coverage: 153 sq mi Firefighters: 140 Stations: 10 Terrain: Urban, Suburban, Rural ![Tiller aerial fire truck parked in fire station](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Department.jpg?quality=high&width=600&name=East-Pierce-Department.jpg)   ## From The Chief ![East Pierce Fire Chief smiling in front of Pierce aerial tiller ladder fire truck](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Chief.jpg?quality=high&width=600&name=East-Pierce-Chief.jpg) **Chief Bud Backer** "Pierce is an amazing company that builds state-of-the-art custom apparatus with the standard of safety features. Having response apparatus that we know are durable and safe is great for our firefighters and the community we serve. The entire process was streamlines and efficient - even through the pandemic - and allowed us to continue to serve our community reliably."  ## The Dealer ![Fire truck sales representative for East Pierce Fire Department](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/Eat-Pierce-Sales-Rep-Dan-Hays.jpg?quality=high&width=600&name=Eat-Pierce-Sales-Rep-Dan-Hays.jpg) **[Hughes Fire Equipment ](https://www.hughesfire.com/)** Daniel Hays is the sales representative from Hughes Fire Equipment that worked directly with East Pierce Fire and Rescue on their Arrow XT Ascendant 107' Heavy-Duty Tiller Tractor Drawn Aerial Ladder. Hughes is a full line sales and service distributor of fire apparatus and equipment for Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Clark County, Nevada.  ## Gallery [![Tractror Drawn Aerial Tiller Fire Truck turning around using tight turning radius in suburb round about](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-2.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-2.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[![Officers side of tiller fire truck parked in front of building on sunny day](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-1.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-1.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[![Compartment with firefighting equipment on tiller aerial ladder fire truck](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-5.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-5.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[![Tip of tiller ladder spraying water on a clear sky day](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-4.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-4.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[![Crew cab of tractor drawn aerial ladder fire truck](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-6.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-6.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us)[![Tiller ladder fire truck parked in front of water on a sunny day](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-3.jpg?width=599&quality=high)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calendar/2022%20Calendar/November%202022/East-Pierce-Gallery-3.jpg?width=599&quality=high&hsLang=en-us) Load MoreCollapse Back to top Back to Top © 2026 Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. 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