Episode 46: FDIC International 2026

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We are kicking off Season No.3 of the Pierce™ Dispatch from the show floor at FDIC International 2026! Tune in now to learn more about our commitment to disciplined manufacturing, forward-looking innovation and our focus to deliver reliable fire apparatus solutions for the evolving needs of the fire service.

Date Aired: 4/24/2026

Featuring: Host Dan Meyer, host Alie Reetz & Pierce subject matter experts

Guests:

• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce. 
• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate for Pierce.
• John Schultz is the Pierce vice president & general manager of pumper products.
• Faisal Naveed is the Pierce business unit director for cab, chassis and electrical. 
• Shena Straka is the Pierce aerial business unit director.
• Bill Proft is the Pierce heavy-duty rescue business unit director.
• Nate Schwanger is a requirements manager for Frontline Communications. 
• Dave Archer is the vice president of engineering at Pierce. 
• Chris Medlock is the product manager of connected solutions at Pierce.
• Bailey McDaniel is the product owner of IoT Applications at Pierce.

Key Takeaways:

• Pierce Manufacturing FDIC International 2026
• Pierce Manufacturing Road Rally 2026
• Pumper apparatus
  • Pumper fire truck design
  • Pumper comparison
  • Pumper fire apparatus
• Aerial apparatus
  • Types of aerial devices
• Heavy-Duty Rescue apparatus
• Frontline™ Communications Mobile Command Vehicle
• Pierce® ClearSky Intelligence™ Connected Solutions
• Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS)
• HiViz Connect Warning Light System
• TAK-4 T3™ Tight Turning Technology
  • YouTube video
• Pierce’s capacity expansion, latest investments and technology
  • Florida operations
  • Manufacturing investments
  • Facility upgrades
  • Job growth
  • Training center

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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