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🫧 Firefighting foam is engineered to enhance suppression beyond the capabilities of water alone. By utilizing foam, firefighters can serve the mission of the fire industry to protect life and property. In our latest episode, we are joined by Rick Buser, to discuss the benefits, tactics and science behind foam.

Date Aired: 9/25/2026

Featuring: Host Alie Reetz and Rick Buser

Guests:

• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce.
• Rick Buser is a Fire Suppression Product Specialist at Pierce.

Key Takeaways:

Firefighting Foam Systems

• Foam Systems
• Hercules™ CAFS
• Husky™ 3
• Husky™ 12
• Husky™ Industrial
• Fire-Fighting Foam: What It Is and Why Departments Need It

Community Risk Assessment

• How to Conduct a Community Needs Assessment for Fire Truck Procurement
• Regional Fire Apparatus Guide: How to Spec and Maintain a Fire Truck for Your Region

Training

• Maximize Fire Apparatus Uptime: Product Support Offerings to Consider Before Buying a Fire Truck
• Fire Apparatus Design: A Step-by-Step Guide

Pierce Dealers

• Find A Dealer
• Benefits of a Strong Fire Apparatus Dealer Network

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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Commemorate 25 years since September 11, 2001, with powerful accounts of the fateful day. Pierce team members recall where they were and what it means to them to serve the fire industry today.

Date Aired: 9/11/2026

Featuring: Host Alie Reetz and Pierce team members

Guests:

• Nic Balda is a truck owner team lead at Pierce.
• SuAnne Rieckman is curriculum development lead at Pierce.
• Jamie Boettcher is a senior manager of employee training at Pierce.
• Joel Resch is a fleet project requirements manager at Pierce.
• Ken Sebo is a pumper business development manager at Pierce.
• Nick Peppler is the Build My Pierce™ sales manager at Pierce.
• Angela Riedy is the senior manager of product support and pumpers at Pierce.
• Andrew Griep is a requirements manager associate at Pierce.
• Tyler Mehrl is a product manager of custom cab & chassis at Pierce.
• Nicole Riggles is a product manager of pumper products at Pierce.
• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce.

Find a climb near you: https://www.firehero.org/events/9-11-stair-climbs/

Donate to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: https://nfff.akaraisin.com/ui/pierce26/pledge/sponsor/start

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.