Pierce Manufacturing Co. News

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce the kickoff of the 2025 Pierce Road Rally, a cross country event featuring a rotating lineup of six advanced fire apparatus, hands-on experiences, one-on-one discussion with Pierce factory and dealer representatives, and an in-depth overview of the latest in fire service innovation. Beginning Monday, April 14, in St. Charles, Missouri, with Pierce dealer MacQueen Emergency, the Road Rally will make stops nationwide...

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce the upcoming delivery of a new Saber® C-40X-4 mobile command vehicle to the Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety in Flemington, New Jersey. This next-generation command vehicle, delivered through Frontline Communications and Pierce Manufacturing dealer Fire and Safety Services, marks a significant milestone in Hunterdon County’s emergency response capab...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is set to feature its latest innovations in fire apparatus and advanced technology at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2025, taking place April 9-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore Pierce’s comprehensive exhibit in booth #5337 near the Capital Corridor, featuring 12 fire apparatus and industry-leading technology designed to enhance firefighter safety, efficiency, and perfo...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, proudly announces Reliant Fire Apparatus as the recipient of the 2024 Pierce Dealer of the Year Award. This prestigious honor reflects Reliant Fire Apparatus’ exceptional performance in apparatus and aftermarket sales, utilization of Pierce programs, and overall business leadership. The award was presented at Pierce’s annual sales conference, marking a significant milestone for Reliant as it celebrates 30 years in business....

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, and the City of Madison Fire Department, announce the first Pierce® Volterra™ electric pumper production unit ordered is now in service with the City of Madison Fire Department in Wisconsin. This milestone represents the culmination of years of collaboration and commitment to advancing zero-emissions technology in the fire service industry. Evaluate the Pierce Volterra platform The City of Madison Fire Department becam...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, will showcase its latest advancements in electric firefighting technology at CES 2025. Joining Oshkosh Corporation in booth #5616 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall, Pierce will highlight its innovative solutions including the Pierce® Volterra™ electric fire truck, designed to meet the evolving needs of fire departments, focusing on sustainability, performance, and safety. Performance of fire apparatus &ld...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce its authorized dealer, Safety Source Fire, has launched a new fire apparatus service division, Safety Source Mechanical, to serve customers throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Safety Source Fire, headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, will offer a range of maintenance and repair services for fire apparatus, further enhancing its support for the firefighting community across Atlantic Canada. Safety Source...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. has expanded its exclusive Pierce dealership territory to include all of Wisconsin in addition to its current coverage of southern Wisconsin and Iowa. This expansion exemplifies Reliant Fire Apparatus’ position as a major provider of fire apparatus sales and service across the region. guidance and support Reliant Fire Apparatus has been a trusted Pierce dealer since its founding in 1994, d...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce the delivery of four Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladders on Enforcer™ chassis to the New Orleans Fire Department. These four identical trucks, built on a single rear axle chassis, were chosen for their exceptional maneuverability on the city's historic, narrow streets, further strengthening the partnership between the New Orleans Fire Department, Pierce, and Pierce dealer Siddons-Martin...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce the Santa Rosa Fire Department, serving the city of Santa Rosa, California, has placed an order for a custom-built Pierce Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Tiller Aerial Ladder. fire protection This new addition, purchased through Pierce dealer Golden State Fire Apparatus, reinforces the department’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional fire protection for its community of nearly 200,000 resident...

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced the delivery of a C-40X-2 mobile command vehicle to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia. The vehicle was featured at the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Conference in Oklahoma, showcasing its state-of-the-art options and upgrades, making it an essential asset for the Sheriff's Office. New mobile command vehicle Sold through Frontline Communications dealer...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and MAXIMETAL, both Oshkosh Corporation businesses, are pleased to announce a significant fleet purchase by the Township of Langley Fire Department (TLFD) in British Columbia, Canada. Sold through Pierce dealer, Commercial Emergency Equipment, this unique deal combines stock and new-build apparatus, Pierce and MAXIMETAL products, and both custom and commercial chassis to provide a comprehensive solution tailored to the department's needs. fleet purchase Deal The...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), is pleased to announce the 2024 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees. Volunteer Fire Chief C. Reid Vaughan of the Cuba Fire Department in Alabama and Career Fire Chief Randy Royal of the Colorado Springs Fire Department in Colorado have been named this year’s recipients. Since 1996, the IAFC has annually recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief for...

Pierce and Oshkosh Airport Products supplier, Dana Incorporated, has earned the prestigious 2024 Automotive News PACE Award for its electro-mechanical, infinitely variable transmission (EMIVT) system. Dana Incorporated is a global pioneer in the design and manufacturing of propulsion and energy-management solutions. This cutting-edge technology exclusively powers the Pierce® Volterra™ Electric Fire Truck and the Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® Volterra Electric Aircraft Rescue a...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce authorized dealer for New Jersey, Fire & Safety Services, proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary this June 2024. The significant milestone is marked by community-focused initiatives, underscoring the company’s ongoing evolution and dedication to supporting members of the fire service. 2024 Road Rally Upcoming events and highlights include a Pierce fire apparatus 2024 Road Rally throughout the dealershi...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce the Calgary Fire Department will receive the fourth placement of the Pierce® Volterra™ Electric Pumper in North America. This is the first in Canada and part of Pierce’s ongoing commitment to optimizing and evaluating the Pierce Volterra Platform of Electric Vehicles in various environmental conditions. Other placements include Madison, Wisconsin, Gilbert, Arizona, and Portland, Oregon....

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced ADM Aéroports de Montréal has taken delivery of five Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® 6x6 ARFF vehicles. The vehicles will support emergency operations at two of the province’s largest airfields, YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport – which now serves over 21 million travelers annually – and YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel....

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus, its dedicated Pierce dealer for South Carolina, has been presented with the Pierce Dealer of the Year Award for 2023. This accolade is a testament to Spartan Fire's sustainable growth, remarkable customer service, and shared cohesive vision and purpose across its team. The award was presented at Pierce’s annual sales conference and marks the fourth time the Spartan Fire t...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced it will feature the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 18-20, 2024. Attendees will explore Pierce's exhibit in booth #5300 near the Capital Corridor, which will feature 12 fire apparatus with the newest design elements, features, and advanced technologies developed to enhance firefighter safety and efficienc...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation announced Groupe ADP, the world pioneer in developing and managing airports, with 26 airports around the world, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly, and Paris-Le Bourget, has secured a contract for four Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® Volterra™ 6x6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles. These environmentally advanced fire apparatus will make up an...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce the City of Denton Fire Department in Texas has secured a purchase order for a Pierce® Volterra™ electric fire truck as part of its efforts to replace aging fleet vehicles and expand operational advancement. Sold through Pierce dealer Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, the new Pierce Volterra pumper is expected to be delivered in fall of 2024. The new Pierce Volterra fire truck will be stationed at Stat...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce that authorized Pierce dealer, Conrad Fire Equipment, has opened a new service center located south of central downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, at 1320 West 41st Street. This strategic expansion aims to provide more convenient and comprehensive service solutions for customers in eastern Oklahoma. mobile service dispatch center “Our team has operated with a single service center with mobile technicians covering the...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department has expanded its Pierce fleet with the addition of four custom Enforcer™ pumpers and an Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Tiller Aerial Ladder. This purchase, coordinated by Pierce dealer Atlantic Emergency Solutions, continues a decade-long relationship between the entities, demonstrating the collaborative team’s com...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announces the delivery of two state-of-the-art Oshkosh Striker® 4x4 and one Striker 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles to Tulum International Airport in Quintana Roo, Mexico. This delivery marks a significant step in enhancing the airport's emergency response capabilities following its opening in December 2023. Aviation modernization The new Tulum International Airpor...

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced the delivery of a C-44X-4 mobile command vehicle to the St. Petersburg Police Department in Florida, USA. Sold through Pierce and Frontline Communications dealer, Ten-8 Fire and Safety, the highly customized and advanced mobile command vehicle will enhance public safety operations in one of Florida’s most densely populated counties. C-44X-4 mobile command vehicle deliver...

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced the pivotal sale of a Striker® Volterra™ 6x6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle to the Japan Ministry of Defense. The electric ARFF vehicle is built to meet the unique firefighting standards of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). This marks a significant step towards carbon neutrality in Japan's defense sector by integrating innovative, environ...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced Canada-based dealer Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. has secured a 10-year contract with the Calgary Fire Department (CFD), focusing on the provision of custom tenders in an as-needed quantity.   Building upon the earlier established contract in 2022, which was centered on the supply of aerial platforms and ladders, this new agreement also places significant emphasis on apparatus standardization. Tandem-axle Enforcer&t...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that Canada-based dealer - Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. has secured a 5-year supply contract with Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES). Pierce® Volterra™ electric pumper The initial two orders comprise nine apparatus, headlined by a Pierce® Volterra™ electric pumper intended for MFES’s new net-zero fire station. Other fire apparatus in the first two orders include a Pierce Enforcer&t...

Gilbert Fire & Rescue in Arizona and Pierce Manufacturing will welcome Gilbert’s new Pierce Volterra electric pumper into service with a local media open house and traditional push-in ceremony on Friday, October 27 at Gilbert Fire Station No. 2. The media event begins at 3 PM (MST) with the push-in ceremony to directly follow at 4 PM (MST). Attendees will have the opportunity to get an up-close view of the revolutionary electric fire apparatus, learn about its technology elements...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that authorized dealer MacQueen Emergency has secured a four-year contract with the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) for the purchase of Pierce fire apparatus. This marks the second consecutive multi-year agreement between the parties since their successful contract was established in 2015. Author's quote "Over the past few years, our department's Apparatus Specifications Committee, in collaboration with our Health &am...