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.

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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.

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 Intelligence gathers performance data from fire apparatus, enabling users to receive real-time alerts and increase vehicle uptime. The benefits in which ClearSky Intelligence offers to the fire service include customized reporting, geo-fencing, enhanced troubleshooting, predictive maintenance and more. ClearSky Intelligence is revolutionizing the way fire departments manage their apparatus.

Date Aired: 10/04/2024

Featuring: Host Alie Reetz & Chis Medlock, Pierce Product Manager – Connected Solutions

Guests:

• Chris Medlock is the product manager of connected solutions at Pierce. He serves as the Battalion Chief on the Village of Bristol Fire Department in Bristol, Wisconsin. Chris works close with Pierce customers in relation to the connected solutions Pierce offers.
• 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.

Key Takeaways:

⁠Pierce® ClearSky Intelligence™ Connectivity Solutions⁠

• ⁠Video Demo 1⁠
• ⁠Video Demo 2⁠

⁠Pierce Command Zone™⁠

• ⁠Video Demo 1⁠
• ⁠Fire Truck Telematics⁠

⁠Fleet standardization and consistency⁠

• ⁠Fire apparatus trends⁠

⁠Pierce dealers⁠

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.