Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch! In this episode, we sit down with Jared Rhode, Dickinson Fire Department's Training Captain and North Dakota’s Firefighter Association Instructor of the Year. Captain Rhode discusses his role, the evolution of firefighter training programs and initiatives aimed at youth engagement in firefighting. He highlights the succ...

Send us Fan Mail Pierce™ Dispatch Episode No.8 – Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumpers with Chief Dan DiRenzo On this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce Manufacturing, we discuss Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumpers with Chief Dan DiRenzo. Bellmawr Fire Department is taking delivery of an Enforcer™ Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper and an Enforcer 75’ Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Ladder. In this episode, we dive into t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tes...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Pierc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Re...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you followed along on Pierce’s social media, or saw Pierce’s booth first-hand in Indianapolis, tune into this FDIC International recap of what was in the Pierce booth this year! In this episode, we sat down with our Pierce platform experts on the show floor to discuss the latest advancements in fire apparatus and groundbreaking technologies including 12 fire apparatus.  Gu...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce. We delve into fleet standardization and purchasing with Mike Feduniw, Fire Captain at the Red Deer County Fire Department and Sales Manager at Commercial Emergency Equipment in Canada. Mike shares insights on standardizing fire apparatus fleets, covering benefits, strategies, and implementation.  Guests: Mike Fe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the third episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce. In this episode, we interview Pierce’s Lead Fire Suppression Product Specialist, Aaron Zak. We compare different pumper designs, what approaches are taken to order a pumper and discuss stand-out designs.  Featuring: Host Dan Meyer & Pierce’s Lead Fire Suppression Product Specialist, Aaron Zak Key Takeaways...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the second episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce, where we ignite conversations about trends, innovations and the future of fire apparatus. In this episode, we invite our first guest from the Inwood Fire Department in Inwood, New York, Chief Josiyah Green. We discuss their first Pierce delivery, an Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower, the benefits of the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the inaugural episode of Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce, where we ignite conversations about trends, innovations and the future of fire apparatus. In this episode, we deep-dive into the evolving landscape of fire apparatus for the year 2024, bringing insights straight from the industry's frontline.   Cohosts: Alie Reetz and Dan Meyer Key Takeaways: In today&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Introducing Pierce™ Dispatch! From fire apparatus, tools, and technology to firetruck equipment, trends and processes. Pierce™ Dispatch offers a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed on the front lines of firefighting. Hosted by Pierce Manufacturing representatives and featuring fire apparatus and equipment experts and fire service professionals as guests, the Pierce Disp...