Welcome to the third episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce, where we ignite conversations about trends, innovations and the future of fire apparatus. In this episode, we invite Pierce’s Lead Fire Suppression Product Specialist, Aaron Zak. We compare different pumper designs, what approaches are taken to order a pumper and discuss stand-out designs.
Date Aired: 03/29/2024
Featuring: Host Dan Meyer & Pierce’s Lead Fire Suppression Product Specialist, Aaron Zak
Guests:
- Dan serves in Dealer Development at Pierce. With extensive experience, he works closely with Pierce's 21 dealers across the US and Canada. He's deeply involved in ensuring that Pierce maintains its status as a premier manufacturer by fostering outstanding dealer relationships.
- Aaron Zak is Pierce’s Lead Fire Suppression Product Specialist. He works closely with Pierce suppliers that support the suppression industry. He also contributes to business development efforts to continuously improve our services to those on the frontlines in the fire industry. Outside of Pierce, he is a volunteer firefighter for the Village of Greenville Fire Department. Following in the in the steps of his many family members, the fire industry runs deep in his roots.
Key Takeaways:
In this episode, we discuss pumpers including:
- What is the purpose of a pumper?
- What are the important factors to consider when designing a pumper? Find out more here and here.
- What is the difference between all the different types of pumpers?
- Foam systems on pumpers. Find out more here and here.
- Pierce PUC™ Pump. Find out more here and here.
- Where is the best starting point when designing a pumper? Learn more here and here.
- How do pumpers compare across various climates?
- How to design compartmentation on a pumper?
- Why some pumpers carry rescue equipment and others do not?
- Pump panel design
- Industrial pumper. Learn more here and here.
- Tankers. Find our more here and here.
Resources Mentioned:
- Pierce Manufacturing Website: For detailed information on fire apparatus and more on Pierce Pumpers.
- Pierce Dealers: For information about how to connect with your local pierce dealer, visit our website under “Find a Dealer”
Apparatus Mentioned:
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Co – Pasadena- Velocity® Pumper
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP – Velocity Pumper
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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