Pierce Manufacturing to Begin 2026 Road Rally

Pierce Manufacturing plans to start its 2026 Road Rally, which will provide fire departments throughout North America with the newest technology and innovations in fire apparatus. The multi-month event, which will begin on April 28, will include opportunities for firefighters to interact with Pierce experts, in-depth product walkarounds, and hands-on demonstrations.

Attendees will get a personal view at Pierce's industry-leading fire equipment, including innovations in safety systems and technologies that improve firefighter response, during the 2026 Road Rally, which will visit dozens of American cities.

“Pierce is committed to meeting fire departments where they are and providing opportunities to experience our apparatus and innovations up close,” said Marty Bass, president of Pierce Manufacturing. “The Road Rally allows us to connect directly with firefighters, showcase new technologies and gather valuable feedback to help shape the future of our products.”

Beginning in Indianapolis the Road Rally will make stops throughout the spring and summer in key locations including Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Collins, CO, Tulsa, OK, Memphis, Montgomery, AL, Springfield, IL Ann Arbor, MI and Columbus, OH, among many others.

Each stop provides an immersive experience, and participants have the unique opportunity to drive vehicles on their community streets and set up and operate aerial fire apparatus.

• Enforcer Ascendant 100-foot Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower: Customers will experience outstanding maneuverability TAK-4 T3 tight turning technology.
• Enforcer Ascendant 107-foot Heavy-Duty Ladder with PUC Single Rear Axle: With its 107-foot of vertical and 100-ft. of horizontal reach, the Ascendant ladder is rated at a 750-lb. dry and a 500-lb. wet tip load capacity with an additional 100-lb. equipment allowance at the tip – all with one set of stabilizers.
• Enforcer Top Mount PUC Pumper: Featuring a redesigned pump panel area with a transverse walkway allowing firefighters to operate from an elevated position while maintaining the traditional advantages of simple operation, safety, serviceability and maneuverability.
• Enforcer Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper: Designed for departments that require large compartments for heavy equipment, along with lower compartments featuring reinforced floors with an 800-lb. carrying capacity. Equipped with ClearSky Intelligence Connected Solutions, a connected vehicle platform offering remote access to vehicle diagnostics, operational data and maintenance insights from virtually any location.
• 2 Saber Pumpers: This timeless configuration was built with the value-driven fire department in mind, delivering a variety of configurations on an industry-standard chassis.

Pierce's continuous dedication to innovation and customer involvement is seen in the Road Rally, which offers departments a special opportunity to interact with equipment in a hands-on setting within their local communities. Every Road Rally event is organized in collaboration with a Pierce dealer with authorization.

Visit https://www.piercemfg.com/road-rally for additional details about the 2026 Pierce Road Rally, including a complete itinerary of stops and highlighted equipment.