Seven Pierce Aerial Tiller Apparatus Purchased By Los Angeles City Fire Department

Seven Pierce Aerial Tiller Apparatus Purchased By Los Angeles City Fire Department

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Pictured is a Pierce tiller apparatus similar to those purchased by LAFD.

APPLETON, Wis. (November 18, 2014) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, has sold seven Pierce® Arrow XT™ 100-foot heavy-duty aerial tiller apparatus to the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) in California. These seven apparatus comprise the initial installment of an ongoing 10-year “tag on” contract.

“We are proud and honored to build these exceptional aerial tiller apparatus for the Los Angeles City Fire Department,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “Aerial tillers, an iconic and highly regarded symbol of the fire service, are enjoying a resurgence in popularity across America due in part to their maneuverability in congested urban areas and through narrow streets. This fleet of rugged Arrow XT tillers is ideally suited to serve on the busy streets of Los Angeles.”

“South Coast Fire is excited to have in place this 10-year ‘tag on’ contract enabling departments from across the region to participate under its advantageous terms,” said Kevin Newell, South Coast Fire Equipment president. “Our commitment is to provide excellent value and unmatched support to departments within Southern California.”

Each of the seven Pierce Arrow XT tiller apparatus for LAFD features a Cummins ISX engine, and an overall length less than 56 feet. The cab includes half height doors and seating for five firefighters. All of the vehicles also sport a 100-foot heavy-duty ladder, an aluminum body with front, center and rear compartments, and a full complement of ground ladders.

LAFD is a full-spectrum life safety agency protecting more than four million people who live, work and play in America’s second largest city. The department is staffed by more than 3,200 uniformed fire personnel serving in fire prevention, emergency medical care, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, disaster response, public education and community service.

Pierce dealer, South Coast Fire Equipment of Ontario, California, provides local service and support. Visit www.southcoastfire.net for more information.

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Posted: Nov 18, 2014 7:00:00 AM by Pierce Mfg.

Topics: Apparatus Orders

About Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, mini pumpers, 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 17,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

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