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Pierce Dealer Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. Secures Historic Fire Apparatus Contract and Initial Order with Calgary Fire Department

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Comprehensive 5-year fleet contract for the Calgary Fire Department includes rescues and engines, building on previous contracts for aerials and water tenders.

APPLETON, Wis. (July 7, 2025) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, is proud to announce Canadian Pierce dealer, Commercial Emergency Equipment Co., has secured an apparatus contract and initial order with the Calgary Fire Department (CFD). The 5-year contract with an additional 4-year option covers all engines and rescues in an unlimited, as-needed capacity and builds on previous contracts for aerials and water tenders, as Pierce remains the primary supplier of all heavy front-line apparatus for CFD over the next eight years.
"Deciding on a partner for our full-fleet engine replacement was not something we took lightly,” said Nigel Thorley, leader of Fleet and Equipment for the Calgary Fire Department. “Following a rigorous, competitive procurement process, Pierce and Commercial were the clear choice to rely on for our pumpers and rescues. This agreement will help ensure that the Calgary Fire Department continues to evolve with one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities.”

Calgary_2025_InsetThe initial order includes 20 engines and 2 rescues, representing one of the most significant apparatus purchases in Canadian history. This initial phase marks the beginning of a comprehensive fleet replacement for all Calgary engines and rescues, with additional orders planned over the course of the contract.
Bob Schulz, president of Pierce Manufacturing said, “We are honored the Calgary Fire Department has placed its trust in Pierce and Commercial Emergency Equipment for such a significant fleet contract. This agreement solidifies Calgary’s commitment to building one of the largest all-Pierce fleets of fire apparatus in the world, and we are proud to support them in their mission to keep their community safe.”

The contract highlights CFD’s focus on fleet standardization, ensuring that all future apparatus will be built on Pierce Enforcer™ top-mount enclosed chassis.

Features of the initial order will include:

(20) Pierce Enforcer Top-Mount Enclosed Triple Combination Pumpers

  • 500-gallon booster tank with direct tank fill
  • Waterous CMU 2000 GPM two-stage pump
  • Husky™ 3 Foam System TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
  • Cummins X10 450 hp engine
  • Hydraulic ladder rack
  • Task Force Tips Monsoon 1250 GPM deluge monitor
  • FRC/Seon InView 360-degree camera system
  • GPS traffic preemption
(2) Pierce Enforcer Non-Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescues
  • Cummins X10 engine 450 hp engine
  • GPS traffic preemption
Mike Feduniw, sales manager at Commercial Emergency Equipment, emphasized the importance of standardizing the fleet. "Designing a fleet that shares as many components as possible, from drivetrains to cab layouts, ensures both first responders and maintenance technicians benefit from greater efficiency and reliability.” 

The Calgary Fire Department serves a growing community of 1.4 million residents with four platoons of firefighters, 1,415 front-line responders, and 43 fire stations. The department manages over 90,000 service calls annually, providing critical services and protecting the city’s diverse population.
For more information about Pierce Manufacturing’s pumpers, rescues and other innovative fire apparatus, visit www.piercemfg.com.
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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.

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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 over 18,000 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®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

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