Frederick County Prepares for Delivery of Pierce Volterra Electric Fire Truck
APPLETON, WI – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, announced the Frederick County, Maryland Division of Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS) has placed an order for a Pierce Volterra electric fire truck, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and firefighter health and safety. The order, secured through Pierce dealer, Atlantic Emergency Solutions, includes six additional fire apparatus to enhance operational readiness and emergency response capabilities across the county’s 29 fire stations.
The Pierce Volterra electric pumper is scheduled for delivery in late 2025, allowing Frederick County time to complete necessary infrastructure upgrades to support the new apparatus. The purchase was partially funded by a grant from the Maryland Energy Administration, which helps municipalities invest in clean energy solutions for public services.
“Placing the Pierce Volterra EV into service reaffirms our commitment to environmental sustainability and, more critically, to the health and safety of our first responders,” said Frederick County Fire Chief Thomas E. Coe. “We feel strongly this new electric fire engine not only allows us to provide critical emergency services in a sustainable manner but also helps us achieve our goals of a healthy work environment for our fire/rescue responders. The reduced diesel emissions, when running on batteries, will help protect our firefighters from carcinogenic exhaust exposure and help contribute to clean air in our communities.”
Key features of Frederick County’s fire apparatus order include:
Pierce Volterra Electric Pumper
- Pierce Enforcer custom chassis with seating for six
- TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension
- Side roll and frontal impact protection
- 246-kWh battery solution with a six-year warranty
- Consolidated high-voltage integration for safety and efficiency
- 1,500 GPM single-stage pump and 750-gallon water tank
- 152” body with standard compartmentation
- Zero-emissions pumping and driving when running on battery power with seamless backup power from an internal combustion engine
Enforcer Ascendant® 107' Heavy-Duty Tractor Drawn Aerial
- Pierce Enforcer custom chassis
- TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension
- Side roll and frontal impact protection
- PACCAR MX-13 510 HP engine
Enforcer Ascendant 100’ Heavy Duty Aerial Tower
- Pierce Enforcer custom chassis
- TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension
- Side roll and frontal impact protection
- Cummins X15 605 HP engine
Enforcer Pumpers (3)
- Pierce Enforcer custom chassis
- TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension
- Side roll and frontal impact protection
- PACCAR MX-13 510 HP engine
- 1,500 GPM single-stage pump and 750-gallon water tank
- 152” body with standard compartmentation
Enforcer HAZMAT Unit
- Pierce Enforcer custom chassis
- TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension
- Side roll and frontal impact protection
- PACCAR MX-13 510 HP engine
Frederick County responds to approximately 40,000 emergency calls annually, serving a population of nearly 300,000 residents. The department has maintained a 100 percent Pierce fleet, purchasing annually to ensure the highest level of operational readiness.
“Atlantic Emergency Solutions has had a long-standing relationship with Frederick County, and we appreciate their continued trust in our team and in Pierce Manufacturing,” said Rodney Guessford, Regional Account Manager at Atlantic Emergency Solutions. “After visiting the Pierce facility and conducting a full demonstration of the Pierce Volterra EV, Frederick County was confident this new electric engine would provide the reliability, performance, and
sustainability they were seeking.”
The Pierce Volterra electric fire truck operates with significantly reduced noise levels in electric mode, enabling easy communications in route and on the fireground which helps address hearing problems—a prevalent issue among firefighters. The Pierce Volterra platform is designed to maintain all operational capabilities of a traditional fire engine, while managing
diesel fuel consumption and addressing emissions when running on batteries.
Frederick County’s latest apparatus investments align with its long-term sustainability and innovation initiatives. As the county continues positioning itself as a leader in environmentally conscious fire service solutions, its latest fire apparatus addition represents a crucial step forward in balancing environmental awareness while monitoring operational excellence.
For more information about the Pierce Volterra electric fire truck and Frederick County’s latest fleet additions, visit www.piercemfg.com for specifications, videos, and images.
About Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, mini pumpers, 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.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
