APPLETON, WI—Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and MAXIMETAL, both Oshkosh Corporation businesses, have announced a significant fleet purchase by the Township of Langley Fire Department (TLFD) in British Columbia, Canada. Sold through Pierce dealer Commercial Emergency Equipment, this 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.
The purchase focuses on apparatus standardization, which aims to minimize repair and service time, reduce training and familiarization periods, and enhance overall efficiency.
“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, says Mike Feduniw, sales manager – West, at Commercial Emergency Equipment.
- The fleet purchase of stock and custom apparatus includes:
- Three stock MAXI Saber® pumpers
- Three custom MAXI Saber pumpers
- One Pierce stock Enforcer™ nonwalk-in heavy-duty rescue
- One Enforcer Ascendant® 100-foot heavy-duty tower
- One Enforcer Ascendant 107-foot heavy-duty ladder
- Two MAXIMETAL Ford F-550 minipumpers
TLFD Fire Chief Jason de Roy emphasizes the importance of this partnership by stating, “Just over 10 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. 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, 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.
Commercial Emergency Equipment, a part of the Commercial Group of Companies, is Canada’s expert supplier of emergency equipment. Commercial Emergency Equipment is the authorized dealer for Pierce, BME Fire Trucks, MAXIMETAL, and Oshkosh Airport Products apparatus from Ontario to BC including all Canadian Territories. With a 75-year history, 350+ employees across Canada in 13 total locations, and more than 250,000 square feet of combined production and service space, Commercial offers parts, service, training, testing, and support network for emergency apparatus.
For more information, visit www.piercemfg.com, www.maximetal.com, or www.comemerg.ca.
