Pierce rescue apparatus are built around the unique demands of the departments and crews they serve. With flexible configurations, extensive equipment storage and proven Pierce engineering, each rescue can be designed to support the tools, personnel and capabilities required for the mission.
From heavy-duty rescue and urban search and rescue to HazMat, dive rescue, incident command and air and light support, Pierce offers purpose-built solutions for a wide range of specialized response needs. Available features including TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension and Command Zone™ prognostics help deliver confident handling, crew comfort and dependable performance—incident after incident.
Pierce Non-Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescues are designed to maximize storage and equipment accessibility while giving departments the flexibility to build around their specific response needs. With extensive compartment space throughout the body and available rooftop storage, these apparatus provide room for the specialized tools and systems crews need to be ready for a wide range of rescue operations.
Custom storage solutions can accommodate hydraulic rescue tools, air and breathing-air systems, winching equipment and other mission-specific gear, with configurable shelving, trays, tool boards and equipment racks to help keep everything organized and accessible. Available on Pierce Enforcer, Impel and Velocity chassis, Non-Walk-In Rescues combine flexible body configurations with Pierce’s heavy-duty construction and underslung body support system for dependable performance in demanding rescue environments.
Pierce Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescues provide departments with a flexible interior workspace designed around the needs of their crews and response operations. Whether configured for personnel transport, rehabilitation, incident command or specialized rescue, the walk-in design combines interior workspace with extensive storage to support a wide range of missions.
Interior layouts can be customized with crew seating, storage cabinetry and specialized equipment areas, along with available heating and cooling for on-scene rehabilitation. Walk-In Rescues can also integrate complex audio/visual, network and radio systems for command and communications needs. Available on Pierce Enforcer, Impel and Velocity chassis, each apparatus can be configured to provide the space, organization and capabilities departments need for specialized response.
Combination Heavy-Duty Rescues give departments the flexibility to bring crew space, operational areas and equipment storage together in a single apparatus. By combining dedicated walk-in areas with exterior compartment storage, these rescues can be configured around a department’s specific personnel, equipment and response requirements.
A wide range of interior layouts, seating arrangements and storage configurations allows departments to create an apparatus that supports how their crews work in the field. Available equipment storage solutions, roof-access options and customizable compartment layouts provide additional flexibility, while multiple body sizes and chassis configurations allow the apparatus to be tailored to different operational needs and response environments.
