Pierce™ Dispatch Episode 6: Preparation for Pierce Visits with Jason Blank

Welcome back to another episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch. In this episode, we sat down with Jason Blank, Pierce Fleet Requirements Manager. We discuss valuable insights on how customers can make the most out of their visits to Pierce and learn expert tips on achieving success in their apparatus build process.
Date Aired: 05/10/2024
Featuring: Host Dan Meyer & Pierce Fleet Requirement’s Manager Jason Blank
Guests:
● Dan Meyer is the Vice President of Sales at Pierce Manufacturing.
● Jason Blank is a Requirements Manager for the Pierce Fleet Group.
Key Takeaways:
In this episode, we discuss what customers can do to prepare for their visits to Pierce:
● Pierce careers
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● Build process
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● Pre-construction
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● Weight review
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● Final inspection
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● Apparatus delivery
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Apparatus Mentioned:
● Indianapolis Fire Department’s Enforcer™ Pumper
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Resources Mentioned:
● Pierce Dealers: For information about how to connect with your local pierce dealer, visit our website under “Find a Dealer”
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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.
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Chapters:
0:24 - Pierce Requirement’s Manager role
3:28 - Jason’s journey at Pierce
5:27 - Truck committees
6:44 - Build process
8:23 - Pre-construction meeting
13:31 - Weight review
15:37 - Regulations and standards
16:11 - Final inspection
21:20 - Fellow department camaraderie
25:47 - Post-delivery success
37:22 - Order and delivery process evolution

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