Welcome to another episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce Manufacturing, where we discuss the topic of apparatus testing with Scott Mumford, Pierce’s Production Manager who has 23 years of fire apparatus manufacturing experience. In this episode, Scott shares his knowledge and expertise on fire apparatus testing. We discuss the benefits, strategies and importance of testing a fire apparatus.

Key Takeaways:

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Testing
• Aerials
• Pumpers
• Rescues
• Tankers
• Foam systems
• Build process
• Pierce Volterra Electric Fire Truck
• Pierce Careers

Acronyms:

• FPE – Final Product Evaluation
• ABS – Automatic Braking System
• UL – Underwriter’s Laboratories
• ULC – Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada
• NPD – New Product Development
• MRL – Manufacturing Release Line
• Zone 5 – Final Assembly
• Zone 6 – Checkout and Graphics

Whether you’re in the market for the latest in fire apparatus technology, or just passionate about the firefighting community and its evolution, this episode of Pierce™ Dispatch is for you.

Join us as we continue to bring together customers, industry professionals and Pierce experts in future episodes, providing a platform for insightful discussions on the advancements and challenges within the firefighting community.

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We have something special in store for Pierce™ Dispatch listeners this week… a bonus episode! We sat down with attendees at FDIC International 2024. Tune in to hear voices of the fire industry from all over the country on their experience at the show.

Date Aired: 05/17/2024

Featuring: Host Alie Reetz & Pierce Booth Attendees

Guests:

• Alie Reetz is a Marketing Associate at Pierce Manufacturing.
• Philip Drangula is the Chief of Cinnaminson Fire Department in Cinnaminson, New Jersey.
• Richard Wendt is the Chief of Bexar County ESD No.11 in San Antonio, Texas.
• Michael Marchesani is a Fire Marshal and is Captain on the Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company in Walkersville, Maryland.
• Virgil White is the Chief of South Charleston Fire Department in South Charleston, West Virginia.
• Tia Free is the PIO for Michigan City Fire Department in Michigan City, Indiana.
• Kyle Toman is a firefighter on Greenville Volunteer Fire Rescue in Greenville, Wisconsin.
• Hunter Cobb is a firefighter on Alliance Fire Department in Alliance, Ohio.
• Ryan Summers is a firefighter on the Alliance Fire Department, Sebring Fire and EMS and Lexington Township Fire Department.

Key Takeaways:

In this episode, we meet with Pierce booth attendees during FDIC International 2024.

• TAK-4 Independent Suspension
• Apparatus lease
• Build process
  • Fire apparatus design
• Apparatus delivery
• Pierce PUC™ Pump
• Pierce® Volterra™ Electric Fire Truck
  • Electric fire truck reference guide

Apparatus Mentioned:

• Bexar County Emergency Services District No.11: Enforcer Pumper
• Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company: Velocity Non-Walk-In Heavy-Duty Rescue

Join us as we continue to bring together customers, industry professionals and Pierce experts in future episodes, providing a platform for insightful discussions on the advancements and challenges within the firefighting community.

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Welcome back to another episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch. In this episode, we sat down with Jason Blank, Pierce Fleet Requirements Manager. We discuss valuable insights on how customers can make the most out of their visits to Pierce and learn expert tips on achieving success in their apparatus build process.

Date Aired: 05/10/2024

Featuring: Host Dan Meyer & Pierce Fleet Requirement’s Manager Jason Blank

Guests:

• Dan Meyer is the Vice President of Sales at Pierce Manufacturing.
• Jason Blank is a Requirements Manager for the Pierce Fleet Group.

Key Takeaways:

In this episode, we discuss what customers can do to prepare for their visits to Pierce:

• Pierce careers
  • More info here
• Build process
  • Fire apparatus design

Order Lifecycle

• Pre-construction
• Fire truck compartment storage systems
• Weight review
• Final inspection
  • Final inspection process
• Apparatus delivery

Apparatus Mentioned:

• Indianapolis Fire Department’s Enforcer Pumper

Resources Mentioned:

• Pierce Dealers: For information about how to connect with your local pierce dealer, visit our website under “Find a Dealer”

Join us as we continue to bring together customers, industry professionals and Pierce experts in future episodes, providing a platform for insightful discussions on the advancements and challenges within the firefighting community.

For any feedback, questions or to subscribe, visit the Pierce™ Dispatch page.