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 optimize a fire department’s efficiency and effectiveness. Dave also shares some of his most memorable customer experiences from various fire departments including Salem, Massachusetts, Providence, Rhode Island, New Hartford, Connecticut and Cooperstown, New York.

Date Aired: 11/15/2024

Featuring: Pierce regional vice president of sales Dave McAlice & host Alie Reetz

Guests:

• Dave McAlice serves as the regional vice president of sales for the Northeast region at Pierce Manufacturing. He collaborates closely with Pierce dealers and customers to ensure seamless apparatus procurement. For the past 16 years, he has managed the Northeast region in collaboration with the Pierce dealer network. With his firefighting roots and his hands-on experience with customers regarding their aerial apparatus, Dave is an expert in aerial apparatus.

Resources:

Aerials

• Types of aerial devices
• Types of aerial fire trucks
• Types of fire trucks

Ascendant® Class of Aerials

• Ascendant aerial guide

Aerial Ladders
Aerial Platforms

Tillers

• Tractor drawn aerial

Aerial Operations

Aerial Design

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

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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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 Department in Oklahoma discusses the procurement of a new pumper which supports consistency within their fleet and operations. Todd Rishling, President of the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees in Illinois, talks about their Enforcer™ engine designed to meet community needs. Chief John Baker from the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department in Connecticut shares about their Enforcer™ Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder. He elaborates on how these upgrades enhance their fire suppression and extrication capabilities, while also improving community engagement and team motivation.

Date Aired: 11/01/2024

Featuring: Sand Springs Fire Department in Oklahoma, Wonder Lake Fire Protection in Illinois, Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department in Connecticut, Roseville Fire Department in California and Host Alie Reetz

Guests:

• Assistant Chief Ryan Harrigan – Roseville Fire Department in California
• Fire Chief Jeremy Wade – Sand Springs Fire Department in Oklahoma
• President of the Board of Trustees Todd Rishling – Wonder Lake Fire Protection District in Illinois
• Chief John Baker – Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department in Connecticut

Resources:

• Enforcer™ Pumper – Roseville Fire Department, Roseville, California
  • Job Number: 38915
  • Dealership: Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc.
• Velocity® Pumper – Sand Springs Fire Department, Sand Springs, Oklahoma
  • Job Number: 38942
  • Dealership: Conrad Fire Equipment, Inc.
• Enforcer™ Pumper – Wonder Lake Fire Protection District, Wonder Lake, Illinois
  • Job Number: 39890
  • Dealership: MacQueen
• Enforcer™ Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder – Stony Hill Fire Department, Bethel, Connecticut
  • Job Number: 42321
  • Dealership: Firematic Supply Company, Inc.
• Fire Apparatus
• Fire Apparatus Design: A Step-By-Step Guide:

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.

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

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 the importance of a supportive culture in firehouses. Conrad also shares the role of leadership in promoting mental health and wellness.

Date Aired: 10/18/2024

Featuring: Conrad Weaver & Alie Reetz

Guests:

• Conrad Weaver has worked with first responders from across the country to create and share the documentary film PTSD911. He also hosts The Wellness Channel for First Responders podcast.
• Alie Reetz is instrumental in connecting customers with the perfect builds for their unique needs. She plays a critical role in supporting social media, web presence, and direct customer interaction at Pierce, ensuring every apparatus meets the precise needs of the firefighters who use them.

Resources:
If you or someone you know in the fire industry is struggling with PTSD, please visit ResponderStrong: https://responderstrong.org/ or call (206) 459-3020 for assistance.

If you are interested in learning more about Conrad Weaver’s film or podcast to support first responders visit the links below:

• https://ptsd911movie.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/@TheWellnessChannel4First

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.

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