Pierce Manufacturing received an order from the U.S. Navy for 29 Contender custom pumper fire trucks. This is in addition to a recent separate order for two Velocity hazmat vehicles. The 31 vehicles will be deployed at U.S. Naval bases within the United States and around the globe beginning in early 2010. The total contract amount is $10.3 million.

The vehicles were procured through contracts with the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Requests for proposals were solicited, and Pierce was selected from responding manufacturers.

Each of the 29 custom pumpers is equipped with a 330-hp engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, LED light package and a 6-kw generator with 110-volt lighting. The firefighting systems include a 1,250-gpm single-stage pump, stainless-steel plumbing, 750-gallon poly water tank, Husky 12 foam system with 70-gallon foam cell, and a radio remote controlled monitor and nozzle. The units also offer a hydraulic ladder rack, roll-up doors and full-height compartments with adjustable shelving for organizing equipment.

The two hazmat vehicles are built on Pierce Velocity custom chassis, each with a 21.5-foot body, a command cab with a 20-inch raised roof and a communications area that includes a full-width, L-shaped desk. Other notable features include TAK-4 independent front suspension, four-person seating, 515-hp engine and a 22-inch extended front bumper. Included are a 40 kW three-phase generator, breathing-air compressor with a breathing air cascade system and a fill station. Each unit also features a 15-foot powered light mast, safety vision rear camera system and a vertical mast with surveillance camera.

As part of the contract, Pierce will supply two full days of vehicle training through its nationwide dealer network.