Ten-8 Fire & Safety strengthens its regional capabilities as Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP) becomes part of the organization

PRESS RELEASE

APPLETON, Wis. — Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, announced an update to its independent dealer network today that Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP) is now part of Ten-8 Fire & Safety. As a result, Ten-8 Fire & Safety will extend its Pierce dealership presence and expand service, support and apparatus sales capabilities to fire departments throughout Alabama and Mississippi.

With more than four decades of experience serving the fire industry, Ten-8 Fire & Safety is recognized as a trusted provider of fire apparatus and emergency vehicles throughout Florida and Georgia. Known for its customer-first approach, experienced team and comprehensive service capabilities, Ten-8 will build upon EEP’s strong regional presence and longstanding relationships with fire departments and first responders within the regions previously served.

As part of Ten-8 Fire & Safety, the majority of EEP’s team will be integrated into the organization, with existing locations continuing to serve customers locally under the Ten-8 Fire & Safety name. Ten-8 Fire & Safety will also provide sales and service support for Oshkosh Airport Products across Alabama and Mississippi, further strengthening its ability to serve a broader range of emergency response needs.

“This represents an exciting opportunity to expand our reach while continuing to prioritize the needs of the fire service community,” said B. Keith Chapman, president and CEO of Ten-8 Fire & Safety. “We are committed to building on the strong foundation established by the EEP team by maintaining local relationships, investing in service capabilities and ensuring departments have access to the high-quality apparatus and support they rely on.”

EEP has built a reputation for representing high-quality emergency vehicle brands and delivering dependable service across Alabama and Mississippi. With a knowledgeable team of more than 75 employees and deep roots in the fire service community, EEP has been a trusted partner to departments throughout the region.

“Ten-8 Fire & Safety and the EEP team share a strong commitment to supporting fire departments with reliable apparatus and service,” said Marty Bass, President of Pierce Manufacturing. “Together, they are well-positioned to deliver an even higher level of support, resources and expertise to customers across the Southeast.”

Fire departments in Alabama and Mississippi will now be supported by Ten-8 Fire & Safety as their Pierce dealer, with enhanced resources and expanded service capabilities designed to keep fleets mission ready. Customers can expect a seamless transition and should continue working with their local contacts.

For more information about Pierce Manufacturing and Ten-8 Fire & Safety, visit www.piercemfg.com or www.ten8fire.com.