At FDIC 2025 in Indianapolis, Pierce Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, revealed its most comprehensive range of next-generation fire apparatus and integrated technologies to date.
The annual Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), held back in April, served as a platform for Pierce to reinforce its commitment to firefighter safety, operational efficiency, and technological innovation.
The centrepiece of Pierce’s display was a lineup of 12 fire apparatus engineered to meet the evolving demands of fire services. Among them were models such as the Enforcer Volterra electric pumper, the Enforcer Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper equipped with Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS), and a selection of top-mount PUC pumpers, aerial towers, and ladders. Also showcased was the Velocity 100-foot aerial platform and the Frontline C‑40X‑4 Saber Command Unit, underlining Pierce’s wide-ranging capabilities.
Pierce also demonstrated several new and refined technologies. The CAMS system, which uses AI and radar to provide critical advance warnings, is designed to reduce collision risk during emergency operations. The company’s updated TAK‑4 T3 independent rear suspension system, now available with aluminium wheels and disc brakes, offers improved manoeuvrability and better clearance for tire chains.
Further innovations included a low-profile Enforcer cab that reduces ladder height by several inches, improving access for departments with clearance restrictions. The redesigned top-mount control PUC pumper featured an elevated transverse walkway, enabling operators to manage controls from a safer and more ergonomic position.
Attendees also explored Pierce’s ClearSky Intelligence system, which provides remote access to vehicle diagnostics and operational data, and the HiViz Connect warning light system, now integrated with the Command Zone interface for seamless lighting control.
Pierce’s exhibit at FDIC included live recordings of its “Pierce Dispatch Podcast,” where fire service professionals and industry leaders shared insights into apparatus design, technology adoption, and operational challenges.
Bob Schulz, president of Pierce Manufacturing, described the exhibit as a reflection of the company’s mission to equip firefighters with tools that enhance performance and safety. “Our presence at FDIC 2025 showcased how innovation, when grounded in the realities of frontline experience, can deliver meaningful progress for the fire service.”
