FDIC 2017

[TacSupport1]

It isn't the first to market.  Rosenbauer has had the Metz on the market for years that does much of what the new Pierce does.  Pierce slammed it for years, and is now basically building a similar concept.  Yes, I know there are a number of differences, but there are also similar design cues.

 

I was actually going to mention Metz, and I'm a fan. I think I should clarify, I mentioned "first to market", in regards to the lack of true competition.

 

I think the Metz is an excellent ladder used around the world with many unique features that I hear many good things about, but as long as they don't have the compartment space, it's no competition with FD's in the US. I know they've come out with ones that have increased compartment space, and don't know what the weight limits are on either when you add the equipment that goes in the compartments. There's also the culture shock, with it being foreign and the Pierce being a brand people are comfortable with. They've had a decade to catch on here, and haven't. So, that's why I feel Pierce is "first to market" with this type of truck for the US market.