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, mini-pumpers, 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.
Pierce Manufacturing announces the roll-out of clean cab features that support carcinogen awareness and reduction to exposure (CARE), and their sustaining partnership with the...
Pierce introduced the expansion of its Command Zone advanced electronics architecture with the unveiling of CZConnect, a fully-integrated telematics system.
Pierce MFG. has introduced a new line of Ascendant aerials that includes a platform aerial, a tiller, and a tandem axle unit rounding out the line of aerials
CHICAGO -- Pierce reintroduced its Hawk Extreme Wildland Tanker at the Fire Rescue international trade show in Chicago.The all-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicle has three drive...
Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, and Detroit Diesel Corporation announced a five-year extension to their original 2009 agreement involving the ...
PIERCE MANUFACTURING has introduced a Type 1 wildland/urban interface firefighting vehicle that incorporates the patented Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) technology. The new...
Pierce Manufacturing's Phase I of the High Flow production line modernizes chassis assembly, boosting capacity, quality and safety through integrated technologies and process ...
Volunteer Fire Chief Daniel Krushinski of the East Franklin Fire Department in Somerset, NJ, and Career Fire Chief Jeremy Craft of the Lehi, UT, Fire Department have been named...
Atlantic Emergency Solutions, has completed a significant expansion of its Charlotte, NC, service center to better support the needs of the Charlotte Fire Department and other...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is delivering Cary, NC, Fire Department a Pierce Volterra electric pumper, which is the first to be delivered on the East Coast.
Midpoint milestone for U.S. Road Rally brings continued momentum, expanded reach, and more opportunities for hands-on exploration of Pierce’s cutting-edge fire apparatus.
Hosts Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur hosted a panel discussion with several manufacturers at Firehouse Expo, to discuss the current state of the industry and various trends.
Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur talk about the new fire apparatus and innovations that they found while walking the show floor at FDIC. Listen as they name their...
Apparatus Architects Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur hosted the fifth annual Apparatus Manufacturers Roundtable at the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore in July. This year's guests included...
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A young firefighter is lucky to be alive after the fire engine she was driving rolled over in Kansas. Apparatus builders are doing more and more to keep firefighters safe in crashes...
Registration is open for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field, sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. It will take place in Green Bay, WI, on Sept...
Pierce Manufacturing's 2026 Road Rally is a multi-month event across North America, starting April 28, showcasing the newest fire apparatus technology.
Pierce Manufacturing will showcase its latest fire apparatus and connected safety technologies at FDIC 2026, emphasizing innovation, firefighter safety and operational excellence...
The Broussard, LA, Fire Department has taken delivery of Pierce Manufacturing's 1,000th fire apparatus equipped with a PACCAR MX-13 engine, in a custom 107-foot Ascendant heavy...
Atlantic Emergency Solutions received the 2025 Pierce Dealer of the Year award, recognizing their exceptional sales, profitability and service expansion efforts.
SK Group in South Korea has ordered Pierce's High Flow Industrial Pumper, marking the first use of this high output pumper outside of the United States.
The Fire Service Scoop brings fire service updates that include Elkhart Brass winning "Coolest Thing Made in Indiana and one of Dräger's SCBA's being available in the United States...
Pierce Manufacturing is investing approximately $150 million across its facilities, including a new 185,000-sq. -ft. plant in Bradenton, FL, that will create 800 more jobs.
Tom Shand provides the reasoning for why a back-to-basics apparatus design can accommodate operational capability, short build times and better affordability.
Jeffrey D. Gaskin helps department apparatus committees get ahead of the curve regarding vehicle specification in relation to the evolution of the EPA's new emission mandates ...
Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur's scrutiny of two quints and a pumper reveals how department officers and members applied their knowledge of their respective response districts to...
Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur save apparatus committees by spelling out what must be considered in the design of heavy rescue rigs in terms of storage solutions and compartment...
Steven Shaw tells of the Milwaukee Fire Department's evolution into one of the finest fire service organizations in the United States, based on its response to major incidents...
Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur explain why studying a department's history and the future needs of its response district are key to specifying a new rig's ladder complement.
Recent fire service industry news updates include Pierce Manufacturing expansions, a new president at W.S. Darley and San Francisco's investment in non-PFAS turnout gear.
Pierce Manufacturing is investing more than $150 million across its facilities in Wisconsin, Florida and Tennessee to modernize production with advanced robotics and automation...
Aided by a collaborative transition with Halt Fire’s leadership, Reliant Fire Apparatus will strengthen service and support for fire departments throughout Michigan.
The full order includes a Pierce Volterra electric pumper and six additional Pierce apparatus, reinforcing Frederick County’s commitment to firefighter safety and sustainability...
The 13th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, and registration is open for the event co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire ...
Hunterdon County, NJ, Department of Public Safety will take delivery of a Frontline Communications Saber C-40X-4 Command Unit, which will be showcased in Pierce Manufacturing’...
The award recognizes Reliant Fire Apparatus’ commitment to outstanding service, strategic growth, and unwavering dedication to customers, as the dealership marks its 30th anniversary...
City of Madison solidifies its leadership in environmental sustainability and fire service innovation by receiving the first Pierce Volterra Electric Pumper production unit ordered...
