Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and MAXIMETAL, both Oshkosh Corporation businesses, are pleased to announce a significant fleet purchase by the Township of Langley Fire Department (TLFD) in British Columbia, Canada.
Sold through Pierce dealer, Commercial Emergency Equipment, this unique deal combines stock and new-build apparatus, Pierce and MAXIMETAL products, and both custom and commercial chassis to provide a comprehensive solution tailored to the department's needs.
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The purchase focuses on apparatus standardization, which aims to minimize repair time
The purchase focuses on apparatus standardization, which aims to minimize repair and service time, reduce training and familiarization periods, and enhance overall efficiency.
The decision to move towards Pierce and MAXIMETAL’s high-quality equipment marks a deliberate departure from the previous focus, resulting in significant cost savings and reduced risk for the municipality.
Pierce and MAXIMETAL products for TLFD
"This project demonstrates our ability as Canada’s largest emergency apparatus dealer to respond to customer needs by leveraging multiple product lines within the Oshkosh Corporation family and coordinating efforts across three production facilities," said Mike Feduniw, Sales Manager – West, at Commercial Emergency Equipment.
He adds, "Only a Pierce and MAXIMETAL dealer could execute such a complex deal in the current manufacturing climate."
TLFD's diverse
The fleet purchase includes a mix of stock and custom apparatus to meet TLFD's diverse needs:
- (3) Stock MAXI Saber® Pumpers
- (3) Custom MAXI Saber Pumpers
- (1) Pierce Stock Enforcer™ Non-Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue
- (1) Enforcer Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Tower
- (1) Enforcer Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Ladder
- (2) MAXIMETAL Ford F550 Mini Pumpers
Pierce fire apparatus
TLFD Fire Chief - Jason de Roy emphasized the importance of this partnership by stating, "Just over ten years ago, our department moved to Pierce fire apparatus for our aerials and also purchased a pumper to evaluate Pierce engines, which have become revered by our first responders for their performance and reliability."
He adds, "Our past purchases, as well as this recent large fleet purchase, attest to our belief in the exceptional value and top quality of apparatus provided by Pierce and MAXIMETAL."
The Township of Langley Fire Department
The Township of Langley Fire Department, a career/paid-on-call composite department, operates seven halls and anticipates approximately 9,000 calls in 2024. With approximately 200 firefighters and plans to recruit 33 more by 2027, TLFD continues to expand its capabilities to serve its growing community – one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Western Canada.
The department serves 150,000 residents and manages a mix of urban and rural response areas totaling 122 square miles within the Metro Vancouver Regional District.