SC Dept. Upgrades Fleet with 19 Custom Pierce Fire Apparatus

APPLETON, Wis. (June 13, 2023) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced today the Anderson County Fire Department in South Carolina has placed an order for 19 custom fire apparatus, including 18 Pierce Saber® pumpers and one Enforcer™ 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Platform. This significant order marks the largest fleet purchase in the county’s history and is the latest representation of the department’s commitment to providing quality resources to support its emergency personnel. 

Authorized Pierce dealer Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus facilitated the new fire apparatus order. Anderson County Fire Department’s decision was influenced by the increasing growth and development of their coverage area, the diverse response needs of their community, and dedication to the safety and efficiency of their firefighters.

“We've been working with Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus and Pierce for many years," stated Jimmy Sutherland, Fire Chief of Anderson County Fire Department. "The quality, reliability, and support we've experienced have led us to trust them with this unprecedented fleet upgrade, which allows for the replacement of fire apparatus nearing 30 years old. We are confident in the quality of Pierce fire apparatus, and the custom features will significantly improve our response capabilities and the safety of our firefighters."

The 18 Saber side-mount pumpers are equipped with Cummins L9 380 HP engines,1250 gpm pumps, 1000-gallon water tanks, and low hosebeds. The 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Platform includes a PACCAR MX-13 510 hp engine, a Waterous 2000 gpm pump, a 300-gallon water tank, TAK-4® Independent Suspension, side-roll protection system, and frontal airbags.

Chief Sutherland added, “Anderson County has experienced significant growth, and this has increased our call volume and the types of incidents we respond to daily. This apparatus purchase will significantly update our fleet and enhance our response capabilities to transport personnel and equipment. Safety is our priority, and we're confident these new vehicles will provide more protection for our firefighters when responding to emergencies."

The Anderson County Fire Department serves a population of over 200,000 citizens and operates out of 31 stations with 900 volunteer firefighters. The large county is in upstate South Carolina with a coverage area including rapidly growing residential, commercial, and industrial areas along the Interstate 85 corridor. 

"Working in partnership with the Anderson County Fire Department on this fire apparatus order has been an incredible privilege," stated Robby Fore, President of Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus. "As the fleet evolves towards further standardization and adoption of the most advanced features, our team is steadfast in our commitment to offering the highest level of support at all stages of this process and throughout the lifespan of these critical vehicles."

For a comprehensive review of Pierce pumpers, aerials, and other products, visit www.piercemfg.com for specs, video, and images.

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®, Hinowa, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, Oshkosh® Airport Products, and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

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