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QUINT CONFIGURATION FIRE APPARATUS

  • US 20180064973A1
  • Filed: 11/13/2017
  • Published: 03/08/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/24/2014
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A quint configuration fire apparatus, comprising:

  • a chassis;

    a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose;

    a pump coupled to the chassis;

    a water tank coupled to the chassis;

    a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis;

    a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis; and

    a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis;

    wherein the ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 90 feet, and wherein the center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by a tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet.

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