Reliant Fire Apparatus

Reliant Fire Apparatus An exclusive sales and service organization for Pierce Manufacturing in Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan. Reliant Fire was started by our founder Scott Krueger.

Prior to Reliant Fire Apparatus, Scott was an employee at Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, WI where he held positions directly dealing with the Pierce products and marketing and sale of the products. Reliant Fire Apparatus was incorporated in 1994 as the exclusive organization representing Pierce Manufacturing in the southern portion of the state of Wisconsin and operates out of our main facility

located in Slinger, WI. In 2011 Reliant expanded its Pierce territory becoming the exclusive organization representing Pierce Manufacturing in the state of Iowa and operates out of our main facility located in Des Moines, IA. The name Reliant was selected as the basis for all that the company stands for and does. Our main goal is to be the most reliable dealer that each customer has ever worked with. This includes reliable responses to all inquiries, reliable, factual information, reliable, accurate pricing and proposals, a reliable and professional experience with each sale, production, delivery and training, and reliable service and parts after delivery. We pride ourselves on making your fire purchase from Reliant the easiest and most enjoyable purchase you will experience. Reliant’s business strategy is to expand market share through the retention of existing customers and the acquisition of new customers from our competition. This is being accomplished through professional sales relationships and superior customer service. Our sales and service personnel are all well versed on all products and attend annual product training. In addition most sales and service personnel have firefighting experience serving on volunteer and full-time fire departments. They are professionals who know their product and know the vocation enabling them to be the most knowledgeable personnel available to help you define, design, specify and build the apparatus which best fits your fire department’s specific needs and desires and then service it. Reliant is a market leader in both sales and service with professionals with over 150 years of combined fire department experience and over 125 years of combined Pierce product experience. Since inception Reliant has had the fortunate opportunity to put in service more than 1,500 vehicles. Reliant’s success has been based on the most professional and knowledgeable sales and service personnel in the industry. Customer satisfaction is not an option, it is a priority. Above all Reliant prides itself on integrity. You can rely on what we say, you can rely on our honesty, you can rely on our fairness, you can rely on us treating you with the highest level of respect and trust. You can rely on Reliant.

We want to thank the City of Madison for the recent order of a new Pierce Apparatus! Thank you for choosing Pierce Manuf...
06/01/2026

We want to thank the City of Madison for the recent order of a new Pierce Apparatus! Thank you for choosing Pierce Manufacturing and Reliant Fire Apparatus to help assist you in serving your community!

Michigan — we’re coming your way! 🚒The 2026 Road Rally is making SEVEN stops across Michigan this summer, and we can’t w...
06/01/2026

Michigan — we’re coming your way! 🚒
The 2026 Road Rally is making SEVEN stops across Michigan this summer, and we can’t wait to connect with departments from all across the state.
Get up close with an impressive lineup of Pierce fire trucks, experience hands-on demonstrations, explore equipment operation, and talk directly with industry experts about solutions built for your department’s unique needs.
Whether you’re a longtime customer or just getting to know Reliant Fire Apparatus, we’d love to see you at the Road Rally.

📍Please share + mark your calendars!
Michigan, are we seeing you this summer? 👏

🚒 2026 Road Rally – Michigan Stops 🚒

📍 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
8255 Garfield Street NW
Rapid City, MI 49676
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1320 Belsay Road
Burton, MI 48509
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Thursday, August 6, 2026
AAFD Fleet Services
4251 Stone School Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Waterford Regional Fire Department
2495 Crescent Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48329
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2300 Gezon Pkwy. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Thursday, August 13, 2026
Holland Fire Station #1
761 S. Waverly Road
Holland, MI 49423
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Comstock Station 9-1
1960 River Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🔴⚫️ Available Now — Ready for Immediate Delivery! ⚫️🔴Hit the ground running with this fully equipped NWCG Type 5 Wildlan...
06/01/2026

🔴⚫️ Available Now — Ready for Immediate Delivery! ⚫️🔴

Hit the ground running with this fully equipped NWCG Type 5 Wildland Engine, built to perform. 🔥

▪️ Chassis: F-550 Extended Cab
▪️ Body: 114 Step Side
▪️ Front Bumper: Skeeter Custom Aluminum
▪️ Pump: Darley 2 BE 18V
▪️ Water tank: 400 Gallons Water, 10 Gallons Foam

Built for reliability. Ready for response.

📩 Contact us today for details:
[email protected]

The final inspection has been completed for Quincy Fire Department’s new Skeeter Light Rescue! Thank you, Quincy, for yo...
05/29/2026

The final inspection has been completed for Quincy Fire Department’s new Skeeter Light Rescue! Thank you, Quincy, for your partnership and trust in Reliant Fire Apparatus!
This unit is now one step closer to serving the community ~ built with purpose, precision and the needs of your department in mind. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support the firefighters and first responders who answer the call every day.
Congratulations, Quincy Fire Department! 🚒

🚒 Michigan firefighters! We’re headed your way!Join Reliant Fire Apparatus at the Great Lakes H.O.T. Conference June 10–...
05/28/2026

🚒 Michigan firefighters! We’re headed your way!
Join Reliant Fire Apparatus at the Great Lakes H.O.T. Conference June 10–13 in Pontiac!
We’re proud to sponsor one of Michigan’s premier fire service conferences — four days dedicated to learning, leadership and sharpening the skills that matter most.
📚 Two days of classroom lectures
🔥 Two days of hands-on training and live fire scenarios for select tracks
This conference brings together some of the best in the fire service for an unmatched training experience, and we’re honored to be part of it.
Stop by, say hello and connect with the Reliant team. Will we see you there? 👊🚒

Iowa — mark your calendars! 🗓️The 2026 Road Rally is rolling into Reliant Fire Apparatus in Des Moines on Thursday, July...
05/28/2026

Iowa — mark your calendars! 🗓️

The 2026 Road Rally is rolling into Reliant Fire Apparatus in Des Moines on Thursday, July 23, 2026!

📍 4769 NE 21st Court, Des Moines, IA

Get up close with a diverse lineup of Pierce fire trucks and experience hands-on demonstrations, equipment operation, and conversations with industry experts — all designed to help departments find the right solutions for their community’s unique needs.

Whether you’re a current customer or exploring future apparatus options, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Within Reliant Fire Apparatus is a team of dedicated people who all share one common goal: 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.Behind every s...
05/27/2026

Within Reliant Fire Apparatus is a team of dedicated people who all share one common goal: 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.
Behind every service call, delivery, repair and relationship is a group of individuals who care deeply about serving others and supporting the fire service community.
While you may recognize some of the faces representing Reliant each day, we want to introduce you to the 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 — the individuals whose passion, commitment and character help drive our mission forward both inside and outside of work.
From the fire service to family life, hobbies, community involvement and everything in between, we’re excited to give you a closer look at the incredible people who make Reliant what it is.
We’re thrilled to begin this feature with 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐤𝐫𝐮𝐥, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫. Chris has been with Reliant approximately 1.5 years — his job spans across three states: Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan. Let’s get to know Chris a bit more below — the next time you see him, ask him about something you read in this feature! He likes to talk, and he’d love to get to know you more, too. 🙂

🔴 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬?
⚫️ I started almost a year and a half ago. I was looking for a career where I could have more of an impact, not only on the internal team for the company I work for but also outside of those walls, within the communities I live in as well. I love helping others: Developing, growing and guiding the best I can.

🔴 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 — 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟?
⚫️ There is nothing in this world that makes me more proud than my wife and kids. You can call me a bit bias but isn’t that the way it should be. I have been with my lovely wife, Kelly, for 28 years now, married for 21 of those. Together we have faced many challenges, and we’ve had each other’s backs every step of the way. We have raised three loving and wise kids along the way. With our time off, we enjoy spending time with our families, being outside and staying active: Whether it’s hunting, fishing, on the water or just a good honest day’s work in the woods.

🔴 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠?
⚫️ I always find the most rewarding experiences to be when I see others win. Maybe it’s seeing someone on the team have a great day by working through something challenging where I have helped guide them. It could be hearing how satisfied a customer is with their service experience. It could be as simple as them thanking our team for helping them get their apparatus up and running again. This ultimately helps them serve their communities and I enjoy seeing the fulfillment and joy that feeling brings them.
Most challenging … hmm. Let’s just say, it’s not easy. Anyone who’s worked in service and more specifically the fire industry knows this. These machines and this industry can be challenging. From the mechanical complexities of the apparatus to the physical and mental demands that our firefighters experience every day. For me, I struggle when I want to solve a problem or issue for someone, but I can’t as quickly or efficiently as I would like. Maybe there are supply issues, maybe our network of teams needs more time to evaluate and develop the best solution. There could be any number of very valid reasons, but I still struggle giving an answer that I know our customer does not want to hear. Honest, truthful, and realistic as it may be, it’s still challenging for me every time.

🔴 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞??
⚫️ Strong! Gotta power through some days. Lol.

🔴 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐩 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲?
⚫️ A Tech. Hands down. I miss turning wrenches and digging into a mechanical problem.

🔴 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 ... 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤?
⚫️ I consume way more Jimmy John’s than I should admit. Lol.

🔴 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝟑?
⚫️ I’m blessed with two sons and a daughter. I’ve always called them Trouble, Mischief and Drama. Wouldn’t change it for the world. 🙂 I love their different personalities and how I can connect with each one in our own special way.

🔴 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞?
⚫️ Just do what you say you are going to do. We all have a lot going on but being of your word goes a long way for me. As I tell my wife about projects around our house … if I say I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it! I don’t need to be reminded every 6 to 7 months! 😉

🔴 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐝?
⚫️ I would like to say I’m very proud of everyone at Reliant and the effort they put in day in and day out. It’s great to be part of this team!

05/27/2026

“There is something powerful about training alongside great people who are willing to push, learn, grow and get better together,” Reliant’s David Claussen said. Claussen, along with other local firefighters, had the opportunity to attend this past weekend’s Aggressive RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) training at the Beaver Dam Fire Department. Reliant Fire Apparatus was honored to play a part in this event in both sponsorship and with a RIT tool demonstration. This two-day course comprised of lecture and hands-on training — we are committed to helping departments continue to learn and grow!

Are you looking for updated production photos of your department’s apparatus? Photo reports have been updated this morni...
05/26/2026

Are you looking for updated production photos of your department’s apparatus? Photo reports have been updated this morning — click on your department’s album under “Photos” and view your new pictures! 📸🚒

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸This M...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸
This Memorial Day, all of us at Reliant Fire Apparatus pause to remember the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. Their courage, sacrifice and dedication will never be forgotten.
As we spend time with family and friends this weekend, we remember the true meaning of Memorial Day and those who made it possible.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

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Slinger, WI
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Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
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