Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. is a family-owned premier dealership and service organization specializing in fire and emergency response vehicles. Since its founding in 1994, they have built a reputation for being a critical link between manufacturers and fire departments across Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan. 
Reliant operates as a full-lifecycle partner for fire departments, offering:

Apparatus Sales: Reliant is a major authorized platinum dealer for Pierce Manufacturing, helping departments design and purchase custom pumpers, aerials (ladders), tankers, and rescue units.

Service & Maintenance: Beyond sales, Reliant operates extensive service centers in Slinger, WI (Headquarters), Des Moines, IA, and Wixom, MI. Their technicians are EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) certified, ensuring everything from routine pump testing to major repairs and refurbishments are handled by experts.

Mobile Support: A fleet of mobile service trucks provides on-site repairs and NFPA-compliant pump testing directly at fire stations to keep fleets mission-ready.

Equipment & Parts: They maintain an extensive inventory of OEM parts from brands like Akron, Elkhart, and Waterous, along with loose equipment.

Reliant Fire Apparatus has been recognized for its growth within the Pierce dealer network, winning awards for service excellence and sales volume. Through their partnership with Pierce, they focus on customized builds tailored to the specific geographic and budgetary needs of a community. The company positions itself as a partner rather than just a vendor, much of the leadership and sales team are former firefighters or EMTs, which allows them to provide technical advice based on real-world experience.

Reliant Fire Apparatus’ mission is to provide superior products and service to our customers and develop long term relationships which will lead to continued customer satisfaction and in doing so will establish and maintain our customer’s and Reliant’s continued long term success.

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