We are wrapping up Season No.2 of the Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast with an episode walking you through how to build a fire truck. From fabrication to final assembly, we step through the process. Tune in to hear the latest investments and technologies Pierce has implemented to enhance our process, optimize capacity and ensure quality. 🚒🛠️

Date Aired: 12/05/2025

Featuring: Host Dan Meyer & host Alie Reetz

Guests:

• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing. 
• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate for Pierce Manufacturing.

Key Takeaways:

Pierce’s latest investments and technology

• Facility upgrades
• Facility expansion
• Expanded training center
• Sustainable manufacturing

Fabrication, welding and assembly

• Videos
• Order lifecycle

Paint

• E-coat

Graphics

Final inspection

• Pierce visits podcast episode

Testing

• Safety systems
• Fire truck testing
• Cab safety
• Crash testing

Pumper apparatus

• Pumper fire truck design
• Pumper comparison
• Pumper fire apparatus

Aerial apparatus

• Types of aerial devices

Stock fire apparatus

• Pierce stock truck program

Pierce careers

• Experience workforce

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.