Facility expansion adds seven new service bays and local pickup and delivery, enhancing emergency vehicle service capabilities across the region

PRESS RELEASE

APPLETON, Wis. — Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce Pierce authorized dealer, Atlantic Emergency Solutions, has completed a significant expansion of its Charlotte, North Carolina, service center to better support the needs of the Charlotte Fire Department and other fire agencies across the region.

The upgraded facility, located in a convenient and accessible area on Statesville Road in Charlotte, will provide enhanced service offerings, expanded capacity, and increased parts availability for departments across North Carolina and beyond.

“Our team is committed to keeping fire departments mission-ready,” said Joe Pack, Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Emergency Solutions. “With this expansion, we’re positioned to reduce downtime, enhance service accessibility, and support growing fleets such as the Charlotte Fire Department.”

The Charlotte service center expansion includes an additional 9,200 square feet, nearly doubling the previous size of the facility to a total of 25,200 square feet. Seven new service bays were added, increasing the shop’s capacity and turnaround time for essential maintenance and repairs. The project also included an updated parts room and installation of a sprinkler system for increased safety. Additionally, the center will offer local pickup and delivery of fire apparatus to stations throughout the region.

Atlantic Emergency Solutions is the authorized Pierce dealer for a large eastern region of the United States, including Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.

To learn more about Pierce fire apparatus and Atlantic Emergency Solutions’ growing service network, visit www.piercemfg.com