APPLETON, WI – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced that its Road Rally will give members of the fire service a chance to experience the most innovative fire apparatus in the industry and talk with experts about their community’s unique needs. Pierce’s Road Rally kicks off on Monday, June 10 in St. Louis, Missouri and will visit more than 20 U.S. locations.
“In recent years, Pierce has introduced many new product innovations that have set benchmarks for performance in the industry and focused on the essential needs of firefighters,” said Jim Johnson, president of Pierce Manufacturing. “The Road Rally will feature eight Pierce fire trucks and will encompass an immersive and educational experience allowing current and prospective customers a chance to view, operate, and ask questions about the products that will best serve their community.”
The apparatus included in Pierce’s Road Rally are:
· Arrow XT 100 -foot Ascendant Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower
· Enforcer 107-foot Ascendant Heavy-Duty Single Axle Aerial Ladder with PUC Pump
· Enforcer 107-foot Ascendant Heavy-Duty Tandem Axle Aerial Ladder
· Impel 110-foot Ascendant Heavy-Duty Single Axle Aerial Platform
· Enforcer 75-foot Aluminum Aerial Ladder
· Velocity 100-foot Heavy-Duty Aerial Platform
· Enforcer PUC Pumper
· Saber Pumper with Ford Power Stroke Turbo Diesel Power Train
Visitor experiences will include educational Q&A sessions with Pierce product experts and Pierce dealer representatives. Also, attendees will have the opportunity to take part in hands-on operation of apparatus, test-drive all apparatus featured in the Road Rally including the Saber Pumper with Ford Power Stroke Engine, and learn more about the extensive customizations available on Pierce fire trucks from chassis to pump panels, electrical systems to TAK-4 suspension, and more.
Pierce’s Road Rally will stop in locations including fire departments, fire training centers, Pierce dealerships and service centers, and other locations across the U.S. throughout summer 2019. The most current dates and locations can be found online at www.piercemfg.com/road-rally and may be subject to change. Those interested in attending are encouraged to work with a local Pierce dealer to register for an event in the desired location.
About Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, minipumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal airbags and the Side Roll Protection system to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com.
