Pierce™ Dispatch Episode No.8 – Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumpers with Chief Dan DiRenzo

On this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce Manufacturing, we discuss Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumpers with Chief Dan DiRenzo. Bellmawr Fire Department is taking delivery of an Enforcer™ Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper and an Enforcer 75’ Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Ladder. In this episode, we dive into the capabilities, versatility, operation and design of a HDRP.

Date Aired: 06/07/2024

Featuring: Host Alie Reetz & Chief Dan DiRenzo, Bellmawr Fire Department

Guests:

• Dan DiRenzo is the Fire Chief of the Bellmawr Fire Department, Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue System member, New Jersey Task Force One member and is approaching retirement from the Cherry Hill Fire Department as a Rescue Captain. His journey in the fire industry began 25 years ago, when graduated from high school, following in his father’s footsteps.
• Alie Reetz is instrumental in connecting customers with the perfect builds for their unique needs. She plays a critical role in supporting social media, web presence, and direct customer interaction at Pierce, ensuring every apparatus meets the precise needs of the firefighters who use them.

Key Takeaways:

In this episode, we discuss apparatus testing including:

● Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper

• Advancements in rescue pumper storage

● 75’ Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Ladder

● Multipurpose Fire Trucks

● Compartmentation

• Fire truck ergonomics

● Lighting

• Emergency warning lights

● Graphics

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.

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.

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