give back
Doing the right thing.
Our industry is about giving back. This is why we love it. So here's how we join our customers in helping communities across the country.
Inspiration of a Child
A courageous 4-year old boy named Gage Cable has been an inspiration to us all at Pierce. Gage has eosinophillic esophagitis, a disease affecting his digestive system. And we found out he also loves Pierce fire trucks. Pierce flew Gage and his family to Appleton to see how we manufacture his favorite fire truck. We pulled out all of the stops and offered Gage the ultimate Pierce VIP experience.
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers.
In 2009, Harley co-branded with Pierce Manufacturing to raise money for the NFFF by sponsoring a sweepstakes to win a custom, one-of-a-kind Harley-Davidson® Fat Boy® Firefighter Special Edition motorcycle and sell co-branded merchandise for which all proceeds went to NFFF. Pierce and Harley-Davidson Motor Company continue to support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Together we raised a total of $275,000 in its NFFF Full Throttle Support Campaign by 2011.
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Fire Chief of the Year Awards
Honoring career and volunteer fire chiefs for their dedication and leadership in the fire and emergency services. The 16th annual awards are sponsored by Pierce Manufacturing Inc. The 2011 recipients are:
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Chief Debra Amesqua
City of Madison Fire Department
Madison, WI
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Chief Robert Perry
Union Fire Protection District
Peace Dale, RI
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Fire Chief of the Year Award Winner Archive >>
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Volunteer & Combination Officers Section of the IACF
(VCOS)
The Volunteer & Combination Officers Section was formed in 1994. The VCOS delivers information, training, and education to the Chief Officers who manage volunteers in the Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical services. The educational services of VCOS help promote excellence in volunteer and combination departments. Pierce proudly supports the VCOS efforts and underwrites a portion of the cost of instructors.
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A Cab-Raising Event
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
On October 15, 2009, Pierce Manufacturing donated a custom cab, complete with child-friendly switches and games, to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Pierce with the Chicago Fire Department took part in a cab-raising event to celebrate the donation. Lurie Children’s Hospital features 288 beds in all-private rooms, increased space for clinical research and trauma care, and the capability to accommodate the newest advances in technology and equipment.
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Appleton Children's Museum
In 1997, Pierce Manufacturing supplied the Appleton Children's Museum with an authentic Pierce fire truck complete with a miniature fire station, "Station 99." Kids from all over the Fox Valley enjoy exploring the cabs authentic interior and dressing up like a real fire fighter.
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