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Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced it will feature 13 of the most advanced fire apparatus showcasing an extensive scope of innovative features and the latest technology developments at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 27-29, 2023.

Pierce’s exhibit will also include an Innovation Theater featuring expert presentations on these innovative technologies. Additional booth highlights include fire truck walkarounds and interactive opportunities to learn about the Pierce Volterra™ Platform of Electric Vehicles, Oshkosh® Striker® Volterra ARFF vehicle, the next generation Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC™), advanced technology including ClearSky™ telematics, PACCAR engines, and much more. Attendees will find Pierce’s display in a new location this year - exhibit hall (booth #5300) near the Capital Corridor.

Latest fire apparatus

Our team, alongside our dealer network, looks forward to FDIC as an opportunity to connect with firefighters, listen to their needs, and provide insight into our latest fire apparatus and technology advancements,” said Lisa Barwick, vice president of marketing for Oshkosh Corporation’s Vocational Segment.

Since its introduction, we’ve experienced incredible interest in the Volterra platform"

Since its introduction, we’ve experienced incredible interest in the Volterra platform of electric vehicles, and we look forward to offering a first-hand view of both our municipal electric pumper and electric ARFF vehicle, along with many other leading-edge fire apparatus. Additionally, our Innovation Theater will offer booth visitors an educational deep dive into our progressive technology and solutions which support the fire service.”`

Municipal electric pumper

Pierce’s FDIC 2023 Featured Fire Apparatus Include:

  • Oshkosh Striker Volterra Electric ARFF Vehicle
  • Velocity® Volterra Electric Pumper (Gilbert, Arizona)
  • Velocity PUC Pumper with flow capabilities up to 2000 gpm
  • Enforcer™ Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper (Jessamine County, Kentucky)
  • Saber® Pumper (Indianapolis, Indiana)
  • Enforcer Pumper (Evansville, Indiana)
  • Velocity Non-Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue (South Hill, Virginia)
  • Velocity Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower with mid-mount configuration (Huntsville, Alabama)
  • Velocity Ascendant 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower with mid-mount configuration (Chesapeake, Virginia)
  • Velocity Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder - Single Rear Axle (Leon Valley, Texas)
  • Enforcer Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder – Tandem Rear Axle (Douglas County, Georgia)
  • Velocity Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Tiller Aerial Ladder (South Salt Lake City, Utah)
  • Velocity 100' Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Platform (Lehigh Acres, Florida)

Progressive technology and solutions

Pierce’s FDIC 2023 Innovation Theater Sessions will Include:

  • Educational sessions taking place Thursday, April 27 from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm and Friday, April 28, from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Topics will include:

  • Pierce Advanced Technology
  • Next Generation PUC Pump
  • Pierce Volterra Platform of Electric Vehicles
  • Pierce Custom Chassis

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