Procuring a fire apparatus is a significant investment which requires careful planning and collaboration among all stakeholders. Forming the appropriate fire truck procurement committee helps ensure fire departments can secure an apparatus suited to their needs. Tune into this episode featuring Fire Chief M. Kyle Minick from Lexington County Fire Rescue Service in South Carolina as he shares his department’s approach to leveraging a fire apparatus procurement committee.

Date Aired: 6/20/2025

Featuring: Fire Chief M. Kyle Minick & host Dan Meyer

Guests:

• Fire Chief M. Kyle Minick from Lexington County Fire Rescue Service in South Carolina.
• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing.

Resources:

• Fire apparatus procurement committee
• Community needs assessment
• Steps to build a fire apparatus

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.

Building the future of fire truck manufacturers 🛠️🚒

Tune into the latest episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch where we discuss our Youth Apprenticeship Program.[SR1] Pierce youth apprentices have the opportunity to explore careers, network and gain valuable experience through the Early Talent Program. Program leader, Jess Utech, shares the difference this program is making in students’ lives and within the industry.

Date Aired: 6/6/2025

Featuring: Human resources manager Jess Utecht & host Alie Reetz

Guests:

• Jess Utecht is a human resources manager at Pierce Manufacturing.
• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce Manufacturing.

Resources:

Pierce careers

• Additional careers
• Pierce Manufacturing's Workforce: Why Experience Matters

Pierce Manufacturing

• Facility upgrades
• Pierce give back

Steps to build a fire apparatus

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.

Tune in to this episode of the Pierce Dispatch as we discuss Pierce custom cab and chassis with product manager Tyler Mehrl. Discover the range of customization options and innovative solutions designed to meet the unique needs of the fire service industry.

Date Aired: 5/23/2025

Featuring: Product manager Tyler Mehrl & host Dan Meyer

Guests:

• Tyler Mehrl is the product manager of cab and chassis at Pierce Manufacturing.
• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing.

Resources:

Enforcer™

Impel®

Saber®

Velocity®

TAK-4 T3™ Independent Rear Suspension

• Video 1
• Video 2

Enforcer™ Low Profile Cab

Fire truck procurement

• Find a dealer
• Fire truck purchasing guide
• Fire apparatus design ordering process
• Benefits of standardizing your fire truck fleet

Fire truck design

Engines

• Paccar MX-13

Culture

• Careers

FDIC

• Pierce at FDIC

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Urban vs rural apparatus

• Urban firefighting
• How to find the right aerial fire truck for urban fires
• Rural fire trucks

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.