Pierce—Columbia (IL) Fire Protection District PUC rescue pumper. Velocity cab and chassis, Detroit Diesel DD13 505-hp engine; TAK-4 independent front suspension; Pierce PUC 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; Pierce Husky 3 single-agent foam system. Dealer: Mike Yurgec, MacQueen Emergency, Aurora, IL.

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Industry veteran Steve Redick shared some photos of the Rosemont (IL) and Des Plaines fire departments’ new apparatus.

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