P-34

The P-34 is a Rapid Intervention Vehicle which entered service with the US Air Force in 2011.
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With a capacity of 500 gallons of aggregate firefighting agent, the P-34 RIV is smaller and more agile than the older vehicles previously in the Air Force's crash response fleet. Built on a Ford F-550 chassis with an enhanced front axle, the cab is designed to accommodate three firefighters and their equipment. The UHP turret, mounted on the front bumper, is powered by a four-stage, high-pressure centrifugal pump that discharges 60 gallons of firefighting agent per minute. The turret is designed to be joystick operated by the driver in the cab. The RIV can deploy the UHP turret while modulating around the fire, or from a static position.
At less than $160,000 each, the RIV replaced the authorization for the older P-19 vehicle, some of which had been in service since the 1980s.
The Air Force bought 238 RIVs, which reduced the overall age of the vehicle fleet.
The RIV’s include 500 gallons of water, 15 gallons of Class A Foam and 56 gallons of Class B foam. The UHP system operates at 90 gpm @ 1,200 psi using a 60 gpm bumper turret and two 15 gpm UHP handlines; all powered by a 174HP Deutz six-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine.
Pierce produced the first 90 units from contract commencement in 2011, while KME produced 148 units starting in 2015. (238 Units). Pierce units have an open pump panel and KME units have a roll-up door, enclosed pump panel. 
== External Links ==
*USAF P-34 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV)
*KME Delivers Dozens of Rigs to US Air Force
*Pierce RIV Testing Video
== Sources ==
* Air Force News Service, 6/23/2011 - TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. New P-34 RIV firefighting vehicle makes debut; Accessed May 11, 2020.
* Technical Implementation Guide 403-18 For NFPA 403, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports. US Air Force. Mar. 20, 2018.
* New P-34 RIV firefighting vehicle makes debut. Air Force Civil Engineer Center. Burt, John, AFCEC PA. Aug. 26, 2013
Category:Military Fire Apparatus