Welcome to another episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce Manufacturing, where we discuss the topic of apparatus testing with Scott Mumford, Pierce’s Production Manager who has 23 years of fire apparatus manufacturing experience. In this episode, Scott shares his knowledge and expertise on fire apparatus testing. We discuss the benefits, strategies and importance of testing a fire apparatus.
Date Aired: 05/24/2024
Featuring: Host Alie Reetz & Scott Mumford, Pierce’s Production Manager
Guests:
- Scott Mumford a Production Manager at Pierce. He has worked for Pierce Manufacturing for 23 years in the capacity of testing fire apparatus.
- 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:
In this episode, we discuss apparatus testing including:
- Aerials
- Pumpers
- Rescues
- Tankers
- Foam systems
- Build process
- Innovations
- Pierce Volterra Electric Fire Truck
- Pierce Careers
Acronyms:
- FPE – Final Product Evaluation
- ABS – Automatic Braking System
- NPD – New Product Development
- MRL – Manufacturing Release Line
- Zone 5 – Final Assembly
- Zone 6 – Checkout and Graphics
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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