Detroit Diesel Corporation announced that Pierce Manufacturing has delivered its first EPA 2010-compliant, Detroit Diesel DD13-powered Velocity fire engine to the Iola KS fire department. Pierce has first access to the DD13 engine for custom chassis fire apparatus.
A unique configuration of its DD13 engine was developed by Detroit Diesel to meet Pierce's standard cab widths, wheelbase, and compartment space requirements. The DD13 engine (for Pierce) also features selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology, designed to meet the 2010 EPA emissions standards at the tailpipe without using credits.
To further meet the needs of the custom chassis fire market, Detroit Diesel also developed the Detroit Diesel Fire Commander II, an electronic pump control that includes a pump inlet and discharge display, engine fault display, and a hot exhaust display.