110' Platform

Truly another game changer. We’ve taken the Ascendant®  single rear axle quint configuration and made it even better with the  addition of a platform basket. Imagine that… for those of you who would  rather ride than climb or for those of you in weight restrictive states  who could never even consider a heavy, tandem axle aerial platform – the  Ascendant heavy-duty aerial platform is your solution! This  configuration will provide you 110' (33.5m) of vertical reach and 90'  (27.4m) of horizontal reach without compromising on water capacity,  performance, or safety. You’ll have a maneuverable, first out quint with  full rescue capabilities. 

The  Ascendant platform includes a 100,000 psi high-strength steel ladder  with a fully NFPA compliant, ergonomically designed 3-person basket. The  Ascendant platform is rated to a 35 mph (56 km/h) wind and ¼" (0.64cm)  of ice load. It can accommodate 100 lb (45.4kg) of additional equipment  and flow 1,250 gpm (4,732 L/m) from a single monitor located at the end  of the fly section. For those of you that want more than just a ladder  yet desire a smaller, lighter weight platform basket with lower  acquisition costs and less cost of ownership – the Ascendant platform is  ideal for you. 

The  Ascendant heavy-duty aerial platform is available on a wide range of  Pierce custom chassis with either a single rear axle or a tandem rear  axle to meet your fire department’s needs.