Pierce Displays Volterra Electric Pumper and New PUC Pump at FDIC

APPLETON, Wis. (April 28, 2022) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, kicked off its FDIC 2022 exhibition featuring 14 fire apparatus and the latest product and technology advancements. Highlights include the Pierce Volterra™ Platform of Electric Vehicles and introduction of the next generation Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC™) water pump with flow capabilities up to 2,000 gallons per minute.

At the opening of the FDIC 2022 exhibition hall in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium (booth #8807) on Thursday, April 28, Pierce spotlighted the vast scope and significance of the company’s fire apparatus innovations which have propelled the industry forward for years.

“During this week at FDIC, our team, along with representatives from our extensive dealer network, enjoy meeting with firefighters one-on-one, hearing their needs, and sharing how our fire apparatus configurations support fire departments throughout the U.S. and Canada,” said Mike Dufrane, vice president of sales for Pierce Manufacturing. “Following the placement of the first electric fire truck in service in North America last year, we’re excited for FDIC attendees to hear first-hand from the department representatives who operate the fire truck each day, and our partners who help integrate electric vehicle charging infrastructure.”

Pierce’s FDIC 2022 Featured Fire Apparatus Include:

• (2) Enforcer™ Volterra Pumpers (Madison, Wisconsin and Portland, Oregon)
• Enforcer PUC Pumper with flow capabilities up to 2000 gpm
• Arrow XT™ 100’ Heavy-Duty Low Profile Steel Aerial Ladder
• Enforcer Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower with mid-mount configuration
• Arrow XT Ascendant 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower with mid-mount configuration (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• Enforcer 75’ Heavy-Duty Aluminum Aerial Ladder (Miami Dade, Florida)
• Enforcer Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder – Single Rear Axle (Haldimand County, Ontario)
• Velocity® Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Tiller Aerial Ladder (West Des Moines, Iowa)
• Enforcer Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper (New Haven, Indiana)
• Arrow XT Pumper (Port Alleghany, Pennsylvania)
• Velocity Pumper (Plano, Texas)
• Frontline Communications C-40X-4 Mobile Command Unit (Frederick County, Maryland)

Other Booth Highlights Include:

• Two electric pumpers and charging infrastructure solutions including North America’s first-in-service electric fire truck – The City of Madison, Wisconsin Fire Department’s Volterra electric pumper and Portland, Oregon Fire & Rescue’s Volterra electric pumper. Representatives from Madison are available for Q&A.
• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and representatives from EnTech Solutions – Pierce’s expert energy solutions provider.
• The next generation PUC - superior fire apparatus pump design and fire suppression upgrades with enhanced flow capabilities up to 2,000 gpm and standard features for unmatched serviceability, improved safety, flexible layout options, and more storage capacity.
• Pierce CZ Connect™ Fully Integrated Telematics Solution providing remote access to vehicle data from anywhere. Available in feature packages which provide the users’ desired level of dashboards for diagnostics, maintenance, operational overview, and more.
• Representatives from PACCAR, the global leader in the design and manufacturer of diesel engines, are on-site at Pierce’s FDIC booth to discuss the industry-leading design attributes of the MX-13 engine.

Following Pierce’s FDIC opening remarks, event attendees have a hands-on and interactive opportunity to experience Pierce apparatus and technology innovations first hand. Representing regions from across North America, fire trucks on display feature the most advanced operational performance, the latest chassis design, pump panels, aerial configurations, electrical systems, and much more.

Dufrane added, “Our team understands the significance a fire apparatus purchase represents for a community, and we are proud to share best-in-class options. Pierce platform experts and representatives from the strongest dealer network in the country are present to walk booth visitors through our FDIC exhibit to share attributes of our products and service support which will help ensure a strong return on investment.”

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, 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. 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 approximately 15,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, Oshkosh® Airport Products, London™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.