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title: "Episode 35: Fire Apparatus Lifecycle with Albuquerque Fire Rescue"
description: Explore the lifecycle of fire apparatus with Albuquerque Fire Rescue experts on Pierce™ Dispatch. Learn about procurement, funding, and maintenance strategies in this insightful episode.
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## Episode 35: Fire Apparatus Lifecycle with Albuquerque Fire Rescue

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# **Fire Apparatus Lifecycle with Albuquerque Fire Rescue** 

In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, we are joined by logistics captain Brandon Sauer and fleet manager Randy Bloomer from Albuquerque Fire Rescue in New Mexico to discuss the fire apparatus lifecycle. We cover procurement, funding, maintenance and maximizing up time. Tune in for expert tips to keep your fleet ready!

**Date Aired:** 7/18/2025

**Featuring:** Logistics captain Brandon Sauer, fleet services manager Randy Bloomer & host Alie Reetz 

**Guests:**

- Brandon Sauer is a logistics captain with Albuquerque Fire Rescue in New Mexico.
- Randy Bloomer is the fleet services manager with Albuquerque Fire Rescue in New Mexico.
- Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce Manufacturing.

**Resources:**

[⁠Albuquerque Fire Rescue in New Mexico⁠](https://www.piercemfg.com/customers/new-deliveries?search=Albuquerque)

- [⁠City of Albuquerque Fire Department⁠](https://www.cabq.gov/fire)  

[⁠Fire apparatus maintenance⁠](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/pierce-fire-truck-maintenance-and-service-training)

- [⁠Fire apparatus dealer benefits⁠](https://www.buzzsprout.com/pierce/blog/fire-apparatus-dealer-benefits)

- [⁠Benefits of standardizing a fire truck fleet⁠](https://www.buzzsprout.com/pierce/blog/benefits-of-standardizing-fire-truck-fleet) 

[⁠Fire Truck Procurement⁠](https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-truck-purchasing-guide)

- [⁠4 critical factors for an effective fire truck procurement committee⁠](https://www.buzzsprout.com/pierce/blog/4-critical-factors-for-an-effective-fire-truck-procurement-committee)
- [⁠Why experience matters⁠](https://www.buzzsprout.com/pierce/blog/experienced-workforce-fire-apparatus-manufacturing)
- [⁠Benefits of standardizing a fire truck fleet⁠](https://www.buzzsprout.com/pierce/blog/benefits-of-standardizing-fire-truck-fleet)

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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