Pierce™ Dispatch Episode 3: Pumper Overview

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 Guest: ● 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? https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/pumper-fire-apparatus ● What are the important factors to consider when designing a pumper? https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-apparatus-design https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/benefits-of-standardizing-fire-truck-fleet ● What is the difference between all the different types of pumpers? https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/pumper-comparison https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/pumper-fire-apparatus https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-trucks/high-flow-industrial-apparatus https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-trucks/pumpers/traditional-pumper https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-trucks/pumpers/bx-pumper https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-trucks/pumpers/responder https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-trucks/tankers/puc-tanker https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/electric-fire-truck-pump-performance ● Foam systems on pumpers. https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/fire-fighting-foam-systems https://www.piercemfg.com/innovations/foam-systems/ ● Pierce PUC™ Pump https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/pierce-ultimate-configuration-benefits https://www.piercemfg.com/innovations/puc ● Where is the best starting point when designing a pumper? https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/fire-truck-manufacturing-steps-build-custom-apparatus https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/order-lifecycle-purchasing-fire-truck ● How do pumpers compare across various climates? https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/how-to-winterize-your-fire-truck https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/electric-fire-truck-cold-weather https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/fire-truck-hvac-system-advancements ● How to design compartmentation on a pumper? https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/fire-truck-storage-compartment-storage-systems-faq ● Why some pumpers carry rescue equipment and others do not? https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/multipurpose-fire-trucks ● Pump panel design https://www.piercemfg.com/innovations/fire-suppression ● Industrial pumper https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/industrial-fire-trucks https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-trucks/high-flow-industrial-apparatus ● Tankers https://www.piercemfg.com/pierce/blog/tanker-fire-truck-specs https://www.piercemfg.com/fire-trucks/tankers 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” https://www.piercemfg.com/find-a-dealer Apparatus Mentioned: ● Chevron Phillips Chemical Co – Pasadena- Velocity® Pumper - https://www.piercemfg.com/customers/new-deliveries/pasadena-pumper-34608 ● Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP – Velocity Pumper - https://www.piercemfg.com/customers/new-deliveries/chevron-phillips-chemical-company-lp-pumper-37838 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 Chapters: https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Aaron Zak introduction https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Volunteer Firefighter https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Why order a pumper https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Mini Pumper https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Municipal Pumper https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Industrial Pumpers https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Pumper Tanker https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Tanker Pumper https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Pierce PUC™ Pump https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – What to consider when selecting a pump https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – How to design an apparatus for the future https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Truck Committee preparation https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Foam Systems 24:009 – Pump location https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Pump panel layout https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Industrial Pumper for Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. https://www.seevid.ir/fa/w/uUyA6ID_pHc – Aaron’s dream build