Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Procuring a fire apparatus is a significant investment which requires careful planning and collaboration among all stakeholders. Forming the appropriate fire truck procurement committee helps ensure fire departments can secure an apparatus suited to their needs. Tune into this episode featuring Fire Chief M. Kyle Minick from Lexington County Fire Rescue Service in South Carolina a...

Send us Fan Mail Building the future of fire truck manufacturers 🛠️🚒 Tune into the latest episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch where we discuss our Youth Apprenticeship Program. [SR1] Pierce youth apprentices have the opportunity to explore careers, network and gain valuable experience through the Early Talent Program. Program leader, Jess Utech, shares the difference this program is making in student...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in to this episode of the Pierce Dispatch as we discuss Pierce custom cab and chassis with product manager Tyler Mehrl. Discover the range of customization options and innovative solutions designed to meet the unique needs of the fire service industry. Date Aired: 5/23/2025 Featuring: Product manager Tyler Mehrl & host Dan Meyer Guests: Tyler Mehrl is the product manager...

Send us Fan Mail Don’t miss this exclusive episode diving into the mission and cutting-edge product line of Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc. Steve Williamson, regional vice president of sales, shares insights from his 24 years with the company, including apparatus design, service and maintenance and industry leading technology. Date Aired : 5/9/2025 Featuring : Reg...

Send us Fan Mail FDIC may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. Tune into the latest episode featuring Pierce subject matter experts discussing latest innovations and technologies. Dave Archer discusses the Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS) technology adopted from our Pratt Miller racing team. Steve Williamson highlights Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety in N...

Send us Fan Mail Join us from the show floor to meet with attendees at FDIC 2025! Our guests share what brought them to the show in Indianapolis, Indiana. We highlight topics including youth firefighter programs, industry innovations, apparatus and beyond.  🌟 🚒 Date Aired: 4/25/2025 Featuring: FDIC attendees & host Dan Meyer Guests: FDIC attendees Dan Meyer the vice president of sales at Pie...

Send us Fan Mail Check out the 12 apparatus in the Pierce booth at FDIC 2025! Enforcer™ Volterra™ EV Pumper Enforcer Top Mount PUC™ Pumper Enforcer PUC Pumper Enforcer Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper (HDRP) with Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS) Enforcer Pumper Impel® Top Mount Pumper   Enforcer Ascendant® 100' Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower with TAK-4 T3™ Enforcer Low Profile Cab 100’ Heavy-Dut...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, we’re joined by lieutenant Zack Spencer and captain Jason Lacasse from the Bellingham Fire Department in Massachusetts. They share about their recent acquisition of an Enforcer™ Ascendant® 107’ Ladder, discussing each step of their journey from procurement to delivery. They also reflect on their seamless experience with a Pierce stock pumpe...

Send us Fan Mail It’s time to talk about tillers! 🐍 In this episode, we are joined by Rich Holzman, Pierce’s Mid-Atlantic regional vice president and former assistant chief of Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service in Maryland. The conversation weaves through the features of tillers including expansive storage capacity and unmatched maneuverability. Rich breaks down the various configurations and...

Send us Fan Mail For this episode we traveled to Station No.8 in Madison, Wisconsin, to witness the deployment of the first production ordered Pierce® Volterra® Electric Pumper. The City of Madison Fire Department became the first in North America to test and evaluate the Pierce Volterra platform in a live operational environment. The City of Madison Fire Department in Wisconsin serves over 250,00...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥🚨 Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Lieutenant Jason Fejer joined us on the Pierce™ Dispatch!  Tune in to the latest episode to discover insights into their fleet, community engagement, innovations and more! Don't miss out! 🎧  Date Aired: 2/14/2025 Featuring: Lieutenant Jason Fejer & host Alie Reetz Guests: Lieutenant Jason Fejer has been with Albuquerque Fire Rescue in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Pierce™ Dispatch, we welcome Ricky Riley, who shares his extensive fire industry experience and has worked with Pierce for over the past 30 years. The discussion covers topics including fire service experiences on multiple different fire departments, advice for fleet managers and the importance of investing in people. It is crucial to maintain and repair fir...

Send us Fan Mail We are launching Season No.2 of the Pierce™ Dispatch with a monumental episode spotlighting Monument Fire District, Colorado, and their Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower! We are joined by both Chief Andy Kovacs and Division Chief Jamey Bumgarner to discuss their recent delivery and elements of their department. Date Aired : 1/17/2025 Featuring : Fire Chief Andy Kovacs, Divis...

Send us Fan Mail In the finale episode of Season No.1, Dan and Alie recap Pierce’s year of innovations and community involvement. They highlight standout episodes, including interviews with customers and product experts, special events such as the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, FDIC and the Pierce® Volterra™ EV Road Tour. They share memorable interactions with various fire departments, the adoption of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, we highlight the Build My Pierce™ Program, which allows customers to design custom-built fire apparatus with a streamlined and accelerated process. Sales representative for Pierce dealer, MacQueen, Dave Polkow highlights the program's key benefits, including shorter lead times and efficient communication. Additionally, Assistant Chief...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, Dave McAlice, the Northeast regional vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing discusses aerial apparatus. He provides an in-depth look at the functions of aerial ladders, platforms and tillers. He shares aerial design tactics and tips to meet specific community needs. We discuss the procurement of an aerial apparatus, and how to opti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, we welcome customers who are completing final inspections on their new apparatus from across the nation. Assistant Chief Ryan Harrigan of the Roseville Fire Department in California introduces their new Type 1 engine, highlighting its custom features and their upcoming station opening. Fire Chief Jeremy Wade from Sand Springs Fire Departmen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss post-traumatic stress disorder in the fire industry with Conrad Weaver, a filmmaker and podcast host from Emmitsburg, Maryland. Conrad shares his experiences while creating and sharing the documentary PTSD911 with firefighters across America. He describes the challenges first responders face with recognizing and addressing PTSD, the impact of trauma and...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in to hear Chris Medlock, Pierce’s product manager of connected solutions, share on the cutting-edge Pierce technology, ClearSky Intelligence™ Connectivity Solutions. We discuss the details of ClearSky Intelligence Connectivity Solutions. and its integration with Command Zone™—a proprietary multiplexed electrical system built for fire apparatus. Chris explains how ClearSky In...

Send us Fan Mail Over 2,300 climbers participated at the 12th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field. They shared with us their heartfelt reasons for climbing and experiences. Learn about the importance of honoring those who sacrificed their lives and the sense of community that brings everyone together. If you couldn't attend but wish to contribute, visit firehero.org to donate. L...

Send us Fan Mail Featuring: Host Dan Meyer & Lieutenant Josh Baltz Date published: 9/6/2024 🚒🐕 Discover how facility dogs are revolutionizing firefighter mental health! In this podcast episode, Lieutenant Josh Baltz from the Wilmington Fire Department in North Carolina discusses the impact of their facility dog program. Lt. Baltz details how specially trained dogs are integrated into daily o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast, we welcome Division Chief Oren and Battalion Chief Ben to share about the history and significance of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs, which commemorate the 343 firefighters who died on September 11th, 2001. They share the physical and emotional challenges of the climbs, the evolution of the event and how the climbs have expanded nat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Captain Derek Roberts from South County Fire discusses his 20-year career, focusing on engine operations. He shares about his experience and knowledge with spec’ing pumpers and designing an apparatus well suited for the future. Derek shares insights on the role of data and science in modern firefighting and the importance of understanding life safety when configur...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it's like to serve in a bustling urban fire department?  Captain Steve Mayer from the Sacramento Fire Department shares his insights on the challenges and dynamics of serving a densely populated urban area. Captain Mayer discusses the structure and operations of the Sacramento Fire Department, including its extensive call volume, types of emergencies encoun...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, we have an insightful conversation with Chief Jeremy Reeves of the Munford Fire Department in Tennessee. Chief Reeves discusses the department's new Enforcer™ Pumper, emphasizing the importance of having consistent equipment as the department grows. He shares details about the department, including growth in the area, mutual aid with s...