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title: "Bonus Episode: FDIC 2025 Pierce Platform Experts"
description: Listen to Pierce experts discuss innovations in fire apparatus technology, including CAMS, EV integration, and redesigned products, from FDIC 2025 in the latest podcast episode.
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# Podcasts

## Bonus Episode: FDIC 2025 Pierce Platform Experts

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# **FDIC 2025 Pierce Platform Experts**

FDIC may be over, but the conversation is just getting started. Tune into the latest episode featuring Pierce subject matter experts discussing latest innovations and technologies. Dave Archer discusses the Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS) technology adopted from our Pratt Miller racing team. Steve Williamson highlights Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety in New Jersey’s Mobile Command Unit. Matt Sauter speaks about the Pierce® Volterra® EV, which seamlessly integrates into existing fleets. Shena Straka shares advancements on aerial products, including a low-profile cab. John Schultz introduces the redesigned Pierce top-mount PUC™.

**Date Aired:** 5/2/2025

**Featuring: **Pierce subject matter experts & host Alie Reetz

**Guests:**

- Dave Archer is the vice president of engineering at Pierce Manufacturing.
- Steve Williamson is the vice president of North and Northwest regions at Frontline Communications.
- Shena Straka is the business unit director of aerial products at Pierce Manufacturing.
- John Schultz is the vice president and business unit director of pumper products at Pierce Manufacturing.
- Matt Sauter is the business unit director of cab, chassis and electrical at Pierce Manufacturing.
- Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce Manufacturing. 

**Resources:**

[Pierce FDIC 2025](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/press-release/pierce-manufacturing-demonstrates-next-generation-fire-apparatus-and-technology-at-fdic-2025)

[TAK-4 T3™ Independent Rear Suspension](https://www.piercemfg.com/tak-4-irs)

-  [Video](https://youtu.be/QhCqHjxbUx4?si=Llbgb0UkAs-fsc7N)

[Top Mount PUC](https://www.piercemfg.com/innovations/puc)

- [Video](https://youtu.be/JJPwAZwraCA?si=SS9GYeEYY95Nz4gb)

[Pierce Volterra EV Pumper](https://www.piercemfg.com/electric-fire-trucks/pierce-volterra)

- [Video](https://youtu.be/M51pNrIo_z8?si=aQCuew-LoYtvKl35)

[Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS)](https://youtu.be/VgmWs84BFAM?si=KzLuPIgTCJ-_P2Dz)

[Low Profile Cab](https://youtu.be/70YyaN_5v0g?si=Wpfnxri65YC2H3Ki)

[Aerials](https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-trucks/aerials)

[Pumpers](https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-trucks/pumpers)

[PACCAR MX-13 Engine ](https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/press-release/pierce-manufacturing-hits-the-road-with-2025-road-rally-showcasing-advanced-fire-apparatus-and-technology)

[Pratt Miller](https://www.prattmiller.com/)

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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