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title: "Episode 45: Season No.2 Finale - How to Build a Fire Truck"
description: Discover the latest Pierce™ Dispatch podcast episode featuring Richardson, TX Fire Department's new Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper and its impact on their operations.
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# [Episode 45: Season No.2 Finale - How to Build a Fire Truck](https://www.piercemfg.com/podcasts/episode-45-season-2-finale-how-to-build-a-fire-truck)

 Written by [Pierce Mfg.](https://www.piercemfg.com/podcasts/author/pierce-mfg) | Dec 5, 2025 3:48:37 PM

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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](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/facility-upgrades)
- [Facility expansion](https://shorturl.at/LO6TH)
- [Expanded training center](https://shorturl.at/OP9L0)
- [Sustainable manufacturing](https://shorturl.at/n4zSV)

[Fabrication, welding and assembly](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/fire-truck-manufacturing-steps-build-custom-apparatus)

- [Videos](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/videos)
- [Order lifecycle](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/order-lifecycle-purchasing-fire-truck)

[Paint](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/fire-truck-painting-process)

- [E-coat](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/e-coat-fire-truck-manufacturing)

[Graphics](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/fire-truck-graphics)

[Final inspection](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/fire-truck-final-inspections-process)

- [Pierce visits podcast episode](https://www.piercemfg.com/podcasts/episode-6-preparation-for-pierce-visits)

[Testing](https://www.piercemfg.com/podcasts/episode-7-apparatus-testing%20)

- [Safety systems](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/safety-systems)
- [Fire truck testing](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/fire-truck-ul-testing)
- [Cab safety](https://shorturl.at/rtP5m)
- [Crash testing](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/fire-truck-crash-testing-crashworthiness)

[Pumper apparatus](https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-trucks/pumpers%20)

- [Pumper fire truck design](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/pumper-fire-truck-design%20)
- [Pumper comparison](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/pumper-comparison)
- [Pumper fire apparatus](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/pumper-fire-apparatus)

[Aerial apparatus](https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-trucks/aerials%20)

- [Types of aerial devices](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/types-of-aerial-devices%20)

[Stock fire apparatus](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/why-fire-departments-choose-stock-trucks)

- [Pierce stock truck program](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/pierce-stock-truck-program-fire-apparatus)

[Pierce careers](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/careers%20)

- [Experience workforce](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/experienced-workforce-fire-apparatus-manufacturing)

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](https://www.piercemfg.com/podcasts).

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