In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, we’re joined by lieutenant Zack Spencer and captain Jason Lacasse from the Bellingham Fire Department in Massachusetts. They share about their recent acquisition of an Enforcer™ Ascendant® 107’ Ladder, discussing each step of their journey from procurement to delivery. They also reflect on their seamless experience with a Pierce stock pumper highlighting the exceptional quality and support from Pierce and their local dealer, Allegiance Fire and Rescue.

Date Aired: 3/28/2025

Featuring: Lieutenant Zack Spencer, captain Jason Lacasse & host Dan Meyer

Guests:

• Zack Spencer is a lieutenant and maintenance coordinator on Bellingham Fire Department, MA. 
• Jason Lacasse is a captain on Bellingham Fire Department, MA.
• Dan Meyer the vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing.  

Resources:

• Bellingham Fire Department in Massachusetts
  • Bellingham Fire Department pumper
• Pierce Stock Apparatus 
• Fire Truck Procurement
  • 4 critical factors for an effective fire truck procurement committee
  • Pierce Manufacturing's workforce
  • Benefits of standardizing a fire truck fleet
• Fire apparatus maintenance
  • Fire apparatus dealer benefits
  • Pierce Parts
  • Product support
• Aerial devices
  • Ascendant class 107' heavy-duty aerial ladder
  • Types of aerial devices
• Aerial no pump no tank vs. quint
  • Maximize your aerial truck storage
• Firefighter training
• Compartmentation

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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