Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

A stringless bell. Due to Peterbilt's unique cab configuration, a string could not be ran. The solution? Use an electronic striker!

The Zyko rack holding the folding tank

Operation of the Zyko rack to retrieve the folding tank

Learning a little before placing it in service

Chief Engineer Gatton going over the operation of the pump

Explaining how DEF works and how to use DEF fluid

How to fill the foam tank

Preparing to push her in!

Pushing her into quarters

The group that came out to help place Tanker 4 in service


By Firefighter / EMT-B David Morris
December 13, 2011

At 1930 on 12/13, the officers and members of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department proudly placed in service a 2011 Peterbilt 367 3000 gallon dry side tanker, built on a Pierce Manufacturing body. This unit will be designated as Tanker 4. Tanker 4 features a Cummins ISX-15 motor, coupled to an Allison EVS4000 transmission. In addition to 3000 gallons of water, Tanker 4 is also carrying 40 gallons of foam. The tanker is also equipped with two (red and yellow) 200" 1 3/4' speed lays, in addition to a 200" booster reel. The unit also comes equipped with two Scott SCBA air packs, as well as a Husky foam system, with a Husky 3000 gallon folding tank. This unit also comes equipped with an all Whelen LED light package, as well as a Roto-Ray, Federal Signal 200w speaker, a Powercall 6-Adam siren and a Federal Q2B electro-mechanical siren.

Units:	Tanker 4

Tanker 4 Proudly Placed In Service