Next Generation Fire Apparatus and Technology at FDIC 2025

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation business, is set to feature its latest innovations in fire apparatus and advanced technology……
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Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation business, is set to feature its latest innovations in fire apparatus and advanced technology at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2025, taking place April 9 -11 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore Pierce’s comprehensive exhibit in booth #5337 near the Capital Corridor, featuring 12 fire apparatus and industry-leading technology designed to enhance firefighter safety, efficiency, and performance.

“At Pierce Manufacturing, we are driven by a single mission: to create innovative fire apparatus and technology that empower firefighters to perform at their best,” said Bob Schulz, president of Pierce Manufacturing. “Our exhibit at FDIC 2025 will highlight this dedication with a showcase of new fire apparatus, cutting-edge safety advancements, and the latest developments in our fully integrated systems—all engineered to work as a unified force to support the fire service.”

Featured Fire Apparatus

Pierce’s FDIC 2025 display will include a lineup of fire apparatus designed to optimize performance, safety, and operational capabilities, including:

  • Enforcer™ Volterra™ Pumper
  • Enforcer Top Mount PUC™ Pumper
  • Enforcer PUC Pumper
  • Enforcer Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper with Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS)
  • Enforcer Pumper
  • Impel® Top Mount Pumper
  • Enforcer Ascendant® 100′ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower with TAK-4 T3™
  • Enforcer Low Profile Cab 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder
  • Enforcer Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder – Single Rear Axle
  • Enforcer 100′ Heavy-Duty Tractor Drawn Aerial
  • Velocity® 100′ Aerial Platform
  • Frontline™ Communications’ C-40X-4 Saber® Command Unit

Innovative Fire Apparatus Technology

Pierce will also highlight our latest technology that enhance firefighter safety and operational effectiveness, including:

  • Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS): AI-driven, radar-based technology providing crucial seconds of advance warning to help mitigate collision risks on emergency scenes.
  • TAK-4 T3™ Independent Rear Suspension with Tight Turning Technology: Now available with aluminum wheels and disc brakes, offering tire-chain clearance and outstanding maneuverability.
  • Low Profile Cab: A newly designed Enforcer chassis cab that sits 3.5” lower. Coupled with the 100’ Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Ladder, this reduces the overall height to 10’8” without a waterway and 10’10” with a waterway.
  • Top Mount Control PUC Pumper: Featuring a redesigned pump panel area, adding a transverse walkway allowing firefighters to operate from an elevated position, while maintaining the traditional features of simple operation, safety, serviceability and maneuverability.
  • PACCAR MX-13 Big Block Engine: Exclusively available on Pierce Enforcer, Saber and Velocity chassis, this advanced diesel engine will be on display with experts providing insights into its industry-leading performance.
  • ClearSky Intelligence™ Connectivity Solution: Offers remote access to vehicle diagnostics, operational data, and maintenance insights from any location.
  • HiViz Connect Warning Light System: Seamlessly integrates with the Pierce Command Zone™ system for advanced emergency warning lighting control.

A key highlight of Pierce’s presence at FDIC 2025 will be live recordings of the Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast, where industry experts and fire service professionals will discuss fire apparatus design, emerging technology, and real-world firefighting challenges. The podcast schedule includes customer interviews, expert discussions on new innovations, and special announcements throughout the show.

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