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.
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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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