Cleveland FD Updates Fleet with Pierce 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Platform
APPLETON, WI (Sept. 9, 2020) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, has announced today that the City of Cleveland, Ohio Fire Department has taken delivery of a Pierce 100’ Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Platform on a Velocity custom chassis. Sold through Pierce dealer, Finley Fire Equipment, the new fire apparatus is an essential upgrade to the department’s fleet, supporting the need for greater maneuverability, enhanced response times, and expanded service capabilities.
“We knew Pierce’s aerial platform was the right fire apparatus for our needs because it offers a large cab, excellent aerial construction, ease of operation, and great safety features,” said Jeffrey Brown, Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicle Maintenance for the City of Cleveland. “The high level of communication we experienced with our sales representative, as well as the weekly updates and photos during the build process, proved to be extremely beneficial with streamlining the construction process. I’m confident we received a quality vehicle.”
The City of Cleveland Fire Department’s new 100’ Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Platform features:
- Velocity chassis with 70” cab and 10” raised roof
- 100’ rear-mount heavy-duty steel platform
- Darley 1500 GPM Magna Transmission 2-stage pump
- Detroit Diesel DD13 525 hp engine
- Allison 4500 EVS P transmission
- Hot-dipped galvanized frame rails and substructures
“Our relationship has spanned several years and we appreciate the trust and confidence the City of Cleveland Fire Department has in our team,” said Andy VanElzen, apparatus sales representative for Finley Fire Equipment. “We’re confident the innovative and quality features of the department’s new aerial apparatus will exceed expectations and we are committed to providing the highest level of continued service, and parts availability.”
The City of Cleveland Fire Department is 25 stations and 713 members strong, with an annual call volume of 75,000. Delivery of the department’s new aerial platform took place in mid-August 2020. For a comprehensive review of Pierce pumpers and aerials, visit www.piercemfg.com for specs, video, and images.
Photo caption: Pierce and Finley Fire Equipment have delivered a 100’ Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Platform to the City of Cleveland Fire Department in Ohio.
About Finley Fire Equipment
Finley Fire Equipment is a family owned and operated fire & safety equipment and apparatus business and was founded in 1972 in McConnelsville, Ohio. Finley Fire Equipment continues to grow and now has more than 100 employees with the utmost dedication and passion for assisting each customer and their needs. Learn more at www.finleyfire.com.
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 more than 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®, Frontline™, Jerr-Dan®, Oshkosh® Airport Products, and London™. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
