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title: November 2017 | Truck Of The Month | Pierce Mfg
description: The November 2017 truck of the month is Cedar Rapids Fire Department Velocity Pumper. Reliability was one of the main deciding factors when purchasing this rig.
image: https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/CedarRapids---Header.jpg
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# November 2017

![CedarRapids Header](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/CedarRapids---Header.jpg)

### Cedar Rapids Fire Department - Cedar Rapids, IA

#### Velocity® Pumper

[DOWNLOAD PHOTO](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Nov-2017-TOTM---High-Res.png?hsLang=en-us) [DOWNLOAD DRAWING](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar%20Rapids%20-%2028380AD.pdf?t=1483713433641&hsLang=en-us)

## Specifications

| Body | Pumper | Chassis | Velocity® |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Engine | Cummins ISL9 | Foam System | Husky™ 12 |
| Foam Tank Size | 25 gallons | Horse Power | 400 hp |
| Pump | Waterous CMU | Pump GPM | 1500 gpm |
| Spec Label | Spec text. | Tank | Water / Foam |
| Water Tank Size | 750 gallons |  |  |

### Proprietary Options

| Electrical | [Command Zone™](https://www.piercemfg.com/innovations/electrical-systems?hsLang=en-us#fullcz) | Foam Systems | [Husky™ 12](https://www.piercemfg.com/Innovations/Foam-Systems/Husky-12?hsLang=en-us&__hstc=233546881.aaa6c4943db53e5e8275c6796954e6f9.1543958630721.1551121429835.1551815309090.38&__hssc=233546881.1.1551815309090&__hsfp=2483778642) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Suspension | [TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension](https://www.piercemfg.com/Innovations/TAK-4/TAK-4-IFS?hsLang=en-us) |  |  |

## Fire Department

### [Cedar Rapids Fire Department](http://www.cedar-rapids.org/local_government/departments_a_-_f/fire/index.php)

Cedar Rapids Fire Department offers firefighting, emergency mecial services and fire prevention to over 120,000 citizens. The fire department has prevention programs, special operations and hazardous materials teams to meet the growing needs of the community. Cedar Rapids FD strives to make the city a safer place to live, work and visit. 

Population: 129,195  
Coverage: 72.07 sq mi  
Firefighters: 140  
Stations: 9  
Terrain: Urban & Suburban

![Cedar-Rapids-Fire-Department---Cedar-Rapids,-IA](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Fire-Department---Cedar-Rapids%2c-IA.png?width=600&name=Cedar-Rapids-Fire-Department---Cedar-Rapids%2c-IA.png)

## From The Chief

![Chief-Mark-A.-English_Cedar-Rapids-Fire-Department](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/November%202017/Chief-Mark-A.-English_Cedar-Rapids-Fire-Department.png?width=470&name=Chief-Mark-A.-English_Cedar-Rapids-Fire-Department.png "Chief-Mark-A.-English_Cedar-Rapids-Fire-Department")

**Chief Mark A. English**

**  
**"When our Central Fire Station and maintenance shop were destroyed by flood waters, Pierce was immediately there to ensure our fleet was running during the and after the disaster. We rely heavily on our apparatus, and we know we can rely on Pierce for quality and support."

## The Dealer

![Reliant_KruegerBrett](https://www.piercemfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/November%202017/Reliant_KruegerBrett.png?width=470&name=Reliant_KruegerBrett.png "Reliant_KruegerBrett")

**[ Reliant Fire Apparatus](http://reliantfire.com/)**

Brett Krueger is the sales representative from Reliant Fire Apparatus that worked with Cedar Rapids on their Velocity Pumper. Reliant is a full line sales and service distributor of fire apparatus and equipment for Southern Wisconsin and Iowa. 

## Gallery

[![Cedar Rapids Velocity Pumper DS](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper-DS.png)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper-DS.png?hsLang=en-us)[![Cedar Rapids Velocity Pumper Pump Panel](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper-Pump-Panel.png)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper-Pump-Panel.png?hsLang=en-us)[![Cedar Rapids Velocity Pumper DS Compartments](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper---DS-Compartments.png)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper---DS-Compartments.png?hsLang=en-us)[![Cedar Rapids Velocity Pumper PS](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper---PS.png)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper---PS.png?hsLang=en-us)[![Cedar Rapids Velocity Pumper PS Compartments](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper---PS-Compartments.png)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper---PS-Compartments.png?hsLang=en-us)[![Cedar Rapids Velocity Pumper Cab](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper-Cab.png)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper-Cab.png?hsLang=en-us)[![Cedar Rapids Velocity Pumper Crew Cab Seats](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper-Crew-Cab-Seats.png)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/Cedar-Rapids-Velocity-Pumper-Crew-Cab-Seats.png?hsLang=en-us)[![CedarRapids-Lights](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/cedar.jpg)](https://www.piercemfg.com/hubfs/November%202017/cedar.jpg?hsLang=en-us)

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