Monday, November 2, 2009 The Town of Cheshire, CT Fire Department just took delivery of a new 2009 Pierce Arrow XT for Engine 6. In addition to the front and rear chevrons, the Department's Apparatus Committee chose to add chevrons to the entire rear wall of the crew cab. This was done to increase visibility from the rear, especially when protective highway placement with the apparatus may cause the tailboard chevrons to aim away from oncoming traffic. 
 
The added visibility from the cab significantly adds to the rear and side warning approaches. This is the first apparatus with this type of configuration by Pierce (and possibly any other manufacturer). Perhaps more Departments will opt to use this space to increase visibility. Our THANKS to the Officers and the Members of the CFD.