MacQueen Emergency Blog

Truck of the Month: White Bear Lake Fire Department

November 30, 2021

DSC_0668-scaledEvery month we feature a recent apparatus delivery. You can see all these trucks in our 2021 MacQueen Emergency Calendar. Haven't gotten your calendar yet? Reach out to your sales rep! 

142116330_10164594547600527_3239267982997128019_oThis month we're featuring White Bear Lake Fire Department's Pierce Impel® Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder. 

DSC_0712-2-scaledThe City of White Bear Lake Fire department is a combination department that serves the City of White Bear, White Bear Township, Dellwood, Birchwood and Gem Lake. 141792241_10164594547850527_3513186551354188493_oThe department cover over 35 sq. miles and 40,000+ residents, and they are on pace to respond to over 4,700 calls annually. The department provides fire, rescue and ALS ambulance service to a diverse district that includes a 140-year-old downtown area, suburban housing, high-end homes with narrow roads, high-rise buildings, and commercial districts.

141414327_10164594548145527_5660686990325993161_oDelivered in 2021, this 107-ft. single axle Ascendant was the ideal choice to meet the heavy-duty firefighting needs of the department, while maintaining the ability to navigate tight areas.

DSC_0675-2-scaledThe truck is used as a first-out unit for firefighting, rescue and extrication—a feat made possible by thoughtful, custom design and compartmentation. 

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Complete Specs: 

  • JOB NUMBER: 34987
  • ACTUAL OVERALL HEIGHT: 11’ 9”
  • CUMMINS L9; 450 HP
  • TAK-4® INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
  • SINGLE REAR AXLE
  • WATEROUS MIDSHIP PUMP; 2,000 GPM
  • 500-GAL. WATER TANK
  • COMMAND ZONE™ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • HUSKY™ 3 FOAM SYSTEM; 20 GAL. FOAM CELL
  • PTO-DRIVEN HARRISON HYDRAULIC GENERATOR; 6 kW
  • 164 CUBIC SQ. FT. OF COMPARTMENTATION
  • 101’ GROUND LADDERS

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