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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 New Jersey’s Mobile Command Unit. Matt Sauter speaks about the Pierce® Volterra™ EV, which seamlessly integrates into existing fleets. Shena Straka shares advancements on aerial products, including a low-profile cab. John Schultz introduces the redesigned Pierce top-mount PUC™.

Date Aired: 5/2/2025

Featuring: Pierce subject matter experts & host Alie Reetz

Guests:

• Dave Archer is the vice president of engineering at Pierce Manufacturing. 
• Steve Williamson is the vice president of North and Northwest regions at Frontline Communications. 
• Shena Straka is the business unit director of aerial products at Pierce Manufacturing. 
• John Schultz is the vice president and business unit director of pumper products at Pierce Manufacturing.
• Matt Sauter is the business unit director of cab, chassis and electrical at Pierce Manufacturing.
• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce Manufacturing.

Resources:

Pierce FDIC 2025

TAK-4 T3™ Independent Rear Suspension

•  Video

Top Mount PUC

• Video

Pierce Volterra EV Pumper

• Video

Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS)

Low Profile Cab

Aerials

Pumpers

PACCAR MX-13 Engine 

Pratt Miller

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.

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.

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