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Driving Capacity Growth. Quality fire trucks, delivered faster.

Perform. Like No Other.

Pierce® Manufacturing is a custom fire truck manufacturer designing and building fire apparatus for career and volunteer fire departments, municipalities and first responders across North America and around the world.

What began in 1913 with craftsmen building Model Ts in a former church has grown into a legacy of engineering and manufacturing custom fire apparatus, including pumpers, aerials, rescues, tankers and electric fire trucks. 

Each Pierce apparatus is backed by service, support and a commitment to safety, reliability and performance. When the call comes in, your truck has to perform. There’s no room for anything less.

Pierce Manufacturing. Perform. Like No Other.

Augusta Fire Department's red Pierce Enforcer Ascendant aerial ladder fire truck.

 

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How Fire Departments Put Pierce Apparatus to Work

A front view of the black and red Dickinson Fire Department’s 100-foot Pierce aerial platform truck in front of two buildings with white garage doors.

Dickinson Fire Department

Read how the fire department was able to expand capabilities with a 100' aerial platform.

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Hershey Volunteer Fire Company

Learn how Hershey Volunteer Fire Company strengthened its frontline response capabilities with Pierce apparatus.

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Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department's dark red Pierce heavy rescue truck, unit 820, parked outside.

Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department

See how the fire department maximized heavy rescue operations and standardization.

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Why Fire Departments Choose Pierce

For more than 110 years, Pierce has helped fire departments protect their communities with:

  • Custom apparatus engineered around department requirements
  • Rigorous manufacturing, testing and quality-control processes
  • Nationwide dealer, service and parts support
  • Training and support from delivery through the apparatus lifecycle

Every Pierce apparatus is backed by a long-term commitment to the department it serves. Learn more about what drives our team.

Support Throughout the Life of Your Apparatus 

Pierce support extends well beyond delivery.

Through an extensive dealer network, departments have access to expert guidance, replacement parts, service, training and technical support throughout the life of their apparatus. 

From routine maintenance to long-term lifecycle needs, Pierce helps keep each truck ready for service. Take a closer look Pierce parts and support. 

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The Lincoln Township Fire Department fire chief posed in the fire station.
Working with Pierce was seamless. Their meticulous attention to detail in building and designing apparatus is outstanding.
Fire Chief Brandon Chiarello Lincoln Township Fire Department

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