Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast

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🎙️In this episode, we take a deep dive into Pierce Capacity Expansion efforts in Appleton, Wisconsin; Bradenton, Florida; and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Aaron Lamberg, the director of manufacturing operations at Pierce, shares the strategy and positive impact these investments make to support Pierce delivering high-quality fire trucks to firehouses faster.

Date Aired: 6/5/2026

Featuring: Host Dan Meyer and Aaron Lamberg

Guests:

• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce.
• Aaron Lamberg is the director of manufacturing operations at Pierce. 

Key Takeaways:

• Pierce Capacity Expansion
  • Florida operations
  • Manufacturing investments
  • Facility upgrades
  • Wisconsin expansion
  • Expanded training center
• Operations 
  • Facility upgrade: Paint
  • Fire truck painting process
  • Steps to build a custom apparatus
• Pierce Careers
  • Why experience matters?

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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This episode is ✨golden ✨ 

Golden Triangle Polymers (GTP) joins us on the Pierce™ Dispatch to discuss their industrial fire apparatus delivery. Bobby Wiley, an industrial emergency response coordinator, shares how GTP is building an emergency response program for a 1,700 acre facility in Orange, Texas. We discuss apparatus procurement, specifications, suppression tactics, training, the differences between municipal and industrial apparatus and more!

Date Aired: 5/22/2026

Featuring: Host Dan Meyer, Bobby Wiley, Larry Williams and Jeremiah Dykes

Guests:

• Bobby Wiley is an industrial emergency response coordinator at Golden Triangle Polymers.
• Larry Williams is a fire and safety specialist at Golden Triangle Polymers.
• Jeremiah Dykes is a fire and safety specialist at Golden Triangle Polymers.
• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce.

Key Takeaways:

• Industrial Fire Apparatus
• Industrial Foam System
  • Husky Industrial
  • Fire suppression
  • Fire fighting foam systems
• Pumper
  • Pumper comparison
• Fire Apparatus Design
  • Industrial fire trucks
• Fire Apparatus Procurement
  • Community needs assessment
  • Effective fire truck procurement committee

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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The latest episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch is ascending to the top of your playlist.🪜Join us as we talk all things aerials with Cory Wittman. From geographic considerations and optimal placement strategies to the latest configuration trends, we share practical insights fire departments need. We also discuss important factors for fire departments to evaluate when investing in a new aerial apparatus.

Date Aired: 5/8/2026

Featuring: Host Alie Reetz & Cory Wittman

Guests:

• Cory Wittman is a senior sales support specialist for aerials and electrification at Pierce.
• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate for Pierce.

Key Takeaways:

Aerials

• Aerial devices
• Types of aerial fire truck
• Types of fire trucks
• Podcast - tractor drawn aerials
• Podcast - Aerial overview

Ascendant® Class of Aerials

• Ascendant aerial guide
• Podcast - ascendant tower overview
• Podcast - Monument Fire District

Aerial Ladders

• Podcast - Bellingham Fire Department

Aerial Platforms

Tillers

• Ascendant class 107 tiller
• Tractor drawn aerial

Aerial Operations

Aerial Design

• No pump no tank vs. aerial with pump and tank
• Aerial fire truck storage
• How to find the right aerial fire truck for urban fires
• What is a quint fire truck
• Design ordering process

Service and Maintenance

• Regional apparatus guide
• Fire apparatus service and maintenance guide
• Podcast episode - Fire apparatus service and maintenance training

Fire Apparatus Design

Aerial Delivery Training

2026 Pierce Road Rally

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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We are kicking off Season No.3 of the Pierce™ Dispatch from the show floor at FDIC International 2026! Tune in now to learn more about our commitment to disciplined manufacturing, forward-looking innovation and our focus to deliver reliable fire apparatus solutions for the evolving needs of the fire service.

Date Aired: 4/24/2026

Featuring: Host Dan Meyer, host Alie Reetz & Pierce subject matter experts

Guests:

• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce. 
• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate for Pierce.
• John Schultz is the Pierce vice president & general manager of pumper products.
• Faisal Naveed is the Pierce business unit director for cab, chassis and electrical. 
• Shena Straka is the Pierce aerial business unit director.
• Bill Proft is the Pierce heavy-duty rescue business unit director.
• Nate Schwanger is a requirements manager for Frontline Communications. 
• Dave Archer is the vice president of engineering at Pierce. 
• Chris Medlock is the product manager of connected solutions at Pierce.
• Bailey McDaniel is the product owner of IoT Applications at Pierce.

Key Takeaways:

• Pierce Manufacturing FDIC International 2026
• Pierce Manufacturing Road Rally 2026
• Pumper apparatus
  • Pumper fire truck design
  • Pumper comparison
  • Pumper fire apparatus
• Aerial apparatus
  • Types of aerial devices
• Heavy-Duty Rescue apparatus
• Frontline™ Communications Mobile Command Vehicle
• Pierce® ClearSky Intelligence™ Connected Solutions
• Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS)
• HiViz Connect Warning Light System
• TAK-4 T3™ Tight Turning Technology
  • YouTube video
• Pierce’s capacity expansion, latest investments and technology
  • Florida operations
  • Manufacturing investments
  • Facility upgrades
  • Job growth
  • Training center

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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We are wrapping up Season No.2 of the Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast with an episode walking you through how to build a fire truck. From fabrication to final assembly, we step through the process. Tune in to hear the latest investments and technologies Pierce has implemented to enhance our process, optimize capacity and ensure quality. 🚒🛠️

Date Aired: 12/05/2025

Featuring: Host Dan Meyer & host Alie Reetz

Guests:

• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing. 
• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate for Pierce Manufacturing.

Key Takeaways:

Pierce’s latest investments and technology

• Facility upgrades
• Facility expansion
• Expanded training center
• Sustainable manufacturing

Fabrication, welding and assembly

• Videos
• Order lifecycle

Paint

• E-coat

Graphics

Final inspection

• Pierce visits podcast episode

Testing

• Safety systems
• Fire truck testing
• Cab safety
• Crash testing

Pumper apparatus

• Pumper fire truck design
• Pumper comparison
• Pumper fire apparatus

Aerial apparatus

• Types of aerial devices

Stock fire apparatus

• Pierce stock truck program

Pierce careers

• Experience workforce

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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Join us for the latest episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch podcast featuring Richardson, Texas Fire Department and their latest Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper delivery. This unit will optimize their operations and serve as a one-stop shop for their firefighters. By having a multipurpose apparatus in their fleet, their crews will have the ability to rapidly serve their community the moment a call is received. 

Date Aired: 11/21/2025

Featuring: Driver Nathan Spray & host Alie Reetz

Guests:

• Nathan Spray is a driver for Richardson Fire Department in Texas. 
• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate for Pierce Manufacturing.

Key Takeaways:

• Richardson, TX Fire Department 
  • New Deliveries
  • Facebook
• Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper
  • Pumper fire apparatus
  • Podcast episode
• Multipurpose Fire Trucks
• Compartmentation
  • Fire truck ergonomics
  • Fire truck storage compartments
• Firefighter Training
• Graphics

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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Need to move big water? Check out the City of Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue’s Enforcer™ Dry-Side Tanker. 💦🔥🚒

In our latest episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast, Battalion Chief Steven Johnson shares his department’s latest tanker procurement and the operational edge it provides. Covering over 430 square miles in Suffolk, Virginia, their department requires industry-leading apparatus to best serve their community. With a 3,000 gallon water tank, this custom dry-side tanker is ready for all responses. The firefighter operating this unit will be able to independently manage water transport, retrieval and distribution.

Date Aired: 11/7/2025

Featuring: Battalion Chief Steven Johnson & host Dan Meyer

 Guests:

• Steven Johnson is the Battalion Chief for the City of Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue in Virginia. 
• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing.  

Resources:

• City of Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue in Virginia
  • Facebook
  • New deliveries
• Enforcer™ custom chassis
  • Podcast episode
  • New deliveries
• Custom Dry-Side Tanker
  • Tankers
  • Tanker specs
  • Multi-purpose fire trucks
  • Rural fire trucks
• Fire apparatus procurement
  • Design ordering process
  • Community needs assessment
  • 4 factors for fire truck procurement
  • Order lifecycle
  • Podcast episode 1
  • Podcast episode 2

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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We take great pride in manufacturing fire apparatus to serve those who serve others. Tune into the latest episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch featuring Oklahoma City Fire Department. Major Owen Wiggins walks us through their fire apparatus procurement process, fleet consistency and their department’s commitment to meeting their community’s needs. 

Date Aired: 10/24/2025

Featuring: Major Owen Wiggins & host Dan Meyer

Guests:

• Owen Wiggins is a major for the Oklahoma City Fire Department in Oklahoma. 
• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing.  

Resources:

• Oklahoma City Fire Department in Oklahoma 
  • Facebook
  • New deliveries
• Enforcer™ custom chassis
  • Custom cab and chassis podcast episode
  • New deliveries
• Traditional pumper
  • Pumper overview podcast
  • Pumper design podcast
  • Lee's Summit FD podcast
  • New deliveries
• Fire apparatus procurement
  • Fire truck purchasing guide
  • Fire apparatus design ordering process
  • Community needs assessment
  • 4 critical factors
  • Order lifecycle
  • Albuquerque fire rescue podcast episode
  • Lexington County podcast episode
• Fire apparatus standardization
  • Benefits
  • Fleet standardization and purchasing podcast episode
• Pierce PUC™ Pump
  • Ultimate configuration benefits
  • New deliveries
• Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
  • Wildland fire truck
• Fire apparatus compartmentation
  • Pumper truck design
  • First five minutes
• Pierce stock fire apparatus
  • Bellingham fire department

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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Date Aired: 10/10/2025 

Featuring: Chief Pat Leonard, Assistant Chief Colton Leonard & host Alie Reetz 

Guests:

• Pat Leonard is fire chief of the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company in Pennsylvania.
• Colton Leonard is assistant chief of the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company in Pennsylvania.
• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce Manufacturing.  

Resources:

• Hershey Volunteer Fire Company, Pennsylvania
  • Facebook page
• Training
• Service and Maintenance
  • Product support
  • Parts and product support
• Enforcer™ custom chassis
  • Podcast episode
• Pumper
  • Podcast - pumper overview
  • Podcast - pumper design
  • Podcast - Lee's Summit Fire Department
• Fire apparatus procurement
  • Design ordering process
  • How to conduct a community needs assessment
  • 4 critical factors for an effective fire truck procurement committee
  • Order lifecycle
  • Podcast - Albuquerque fire and rescue
  • Podcast - Lexington County fire rescue service
• Fire apparatus ergonomics
  • First five minutes
  • Pumper fire truck design
  • Fire truck hose deployment
• Fire apparatus standardization
  • Podcast episode
• Volunteer Fire Department

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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Let’s talk tillers! 🐍

This episode features an exclusive conversation with Steve Crothers from TractorDrawnAerials.com, discussing the purpose, capabilities and operational benefits of tractor-drawn aerials in the fire industry. Steve explains how tillers offer unmatched maneuverability, extensive compartmentation and an operational edge for firefighters. The episode also covers the importance of procurement considerations, customization options, training and the increasing adoption of tillers across various regions.

Date Aired: 9/26/2025

Featuring: Steve Crothers & host Dan Meyer

Guests:

• Steve Crothers is a tractor drawn aerial trainer and consultant for the national fire service. 
• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing.  

Resources:

Tractor Drawn Aerials by Steve Crothers: 

• Tractor drawn aerial
• Facebook
• Instagram

Tractor Drawn Aerials

• Ascendant class 107 tiller
• New deliveries
• Tractor drawn aerial guide
• Podcast episode
• Aerials
• Aerial ladders
• Ascendant class aerials
• Types of aerial fire trucks
• Podcast episode

Aerial operations

• Aerial placement and operation
• Aerial no-pump vs. aerial with pump and tank
• Pierce ascendant aerial guide
• Types of aerials

Apparatus training

• Pierce parts
• Product support
• Podcast episode
• Fire truck maintenance and service training
• Facts about parts and product support 
• Product support
• Dealer benefits

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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