Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of the Oshkosh Corporation, has announced the opening of new headquarters and a service center for its South Carolina dealer, Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus.
This 23,000-square-foot facility is strategically located along the I-85 corridor in Wellford, South Carolina, effectively doubling the size of Spartan Fire’s previous headquarters. This expansion solidifies the company's commitment to offer dependable service and support for fire departments across the state.
Expanding Service Capabilities
In addition to its new headquarters, Spartan Fire has expanded its footprint by opening a 12,000-square-foot shop in Dillon, South Carolina. This facility is strategically situated in the northeastern part of the state and allows the company to deliver rapid support to the Pee Dee region and beyond.
Comprehensive Service Network
With locations now in Wellford, Summerville, and Dillon, Spartan Fire establishes a service “triangle” to ensure that customers are within a two-hour drive from one of its facilities. Each location is equipped with a service manager, parts team, as well as in-house and mobile technicians, ensuring a full range of maintenance and repair services for diverse apparatus models.
Meeting Growing Demands
“We don’t just talk about service; we’ve been performing it for decades,” said Robby Fore, president of Spartan Fire. According to Fore, the new headquarters and expanded network are instrumental in maintaining service quality while meeting the increasing demand for fire and emergency apparatus services statewide.
Key Features of New Headquarters
The Wellford facility boasts several amenities, including five drive-through service bays, a dedicated pump-testing area, an expanded parts warehouse, and five acres for customer vehicles and future growth. The facility also supports Spartan Fire's growing workforce, featuring new office spaces for a comprehensive headquarters team.
Future Prospects and Team Recognition
Spartan Fire will retain its former Roebuck, South Carolina, headquarters, repurposing it for additional services in the future. “This growth has been gradual and intentional,” explained Mary Elise Greenway, general manager of Spartan Fire. She emphasized the role of the company’s team members, customers, and Pierce Manufacturing in the successful expansion, noting their support as essential to this new chapter.
Established in 1973, Spartan Fire has a rich history of growth, evolving from a three-person operation to a team of over 40 employees dedicated to serving South Carolina’s fire departments. The company’s reputation for exceptional service has been a cornerstone of its partnership with Pierce Manufacturing, a relationship that continues to drive its expansion within the extensive Pierce dealer network, which includes over 120 service centers across North America.
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce its dedicated dealer for South Carolina, Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus (Spartan Fire), has opened its new company headquarters and service center located along the I-85 corridor in upstate South Carolina.
The 23,000-square-foot facility in Wellford, South Carolina, marks a major milestone for Spartan Fire, doubling the size of its former headquarters and reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to providing trusted service and support for fire departments throughout the state.
Spartan Fire expanded its service
Dillon shop ensures Spartan Fire can provide responsive support across the Pee Dee region
In addition to the new headquarters, Spartan Fire has expanded its service footprint with the opening of a new 12,000-square-foot facility in Dillon, South Carolina.
Conveniently located in Northeastern South Carolina, the Dillon shop ensures Spartan Fire can provide responsive support across the Pee Dee region (the northeastern region of South Carolina) and beyond.
Spartan Fire three full-service locations
Spartan Fire now operates three full-service locations, including Wellford, Summerville, and Dillon, forming a service “triangle” designed to keep every customer within two hours of a Spartan Fire facility.
Each location is staffed with a dedicated service manager, parts team, and both in-house and mobile technicians, ensuring customers have access to a wide range of maintenance and repair services for all makes and models of apparatus.
Increasing demand for fire and emergency apparatus service
“We don’t just talk about service; we’ve been performing it for decades,” said Robby Fore, President of Spartan Fire.
Robby Fore adds, “Our performance and dedication are the reasons for our growth. This new headquarters and expanded service network allow us to maintain the quality our customers have come to expect, while meeting the increasing demand for fire and emergency apparatus service across South Carolina.”
new headquarters features
The new headquarters features five drive-through service bays, a pump-testing area
The new headquarters features five drive-through service bays, a pump-testing area, expanded parts warehouse space, and five acres of usable land for customer vehicles and future expansion.
The facility also accommodates Spartan Fire’s growing staff, with new office space for its full headquarters team, including service writers, parts managers, technicians, and the company’s first dedicated marketing professional.
Repurposed for additional service offerings
“This growth has been gradual and intentional, allowing us to scale in a way, which preserves the quality of service our customers rely on,” said Mary Elise Greenway, General Manager of Spartan Fire.
Mary Elise Greenway adds, “It wouldn’t have been possible without our people, our team members, our customers, and our partnership with Pierce Manufacturing. They’ve all made this journey possible, and this new chapter reflects their trust and support.”
Spartan Fire has retained its former headquarters facility in Roebuck, South Carolina, which will be repurposed for additional service offerings in the near future.
Strength of Pierce’s dealer network
Founded in 1973, Spartan Fire has grown from a small, three-person team to more than 40 employees dedicated to serving fire departments across South Carolina.
As a Pierce Dealer of the Year award recipient, the company has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service beyond the sale, a core value which continues to fuel its expansion and enduring partnership with Pierce Manufacturing.
Spartan Fire’s expansion
Spartan Fire’s expansion further highlights the strength of Pierce’s dealer network, which includes more than 120 service centers across North America dedicated to delivering industry-renowned service and support.
