Episode 3: Pumper Overview with Aaron Zak

Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast

Welcome to the third episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce. In this episode, we interview 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.

Featuring: Host Dan Meyer & Pierce’s Lead Fire Suppression Product Specialist, Aaron Zak

Key Takeaways:

• What is the purpose of a pumper?
• What are the important factors to consider when designing a pumper? (more here and here).
• What is the difference between all the different types of pumpers?
  • Pumper Comparison
  • Pumper Fire Apparatus
• Foam systems on pumpers. (more here and here).
• Pierce PUC™ Pump. (more here and here).
• The best starting point when designing a pumper? (more here and here).
• How do pumpers compare across various climates?
  • How to Winterize your Fire Truck
  • Electric Fire Truck in the Cold Weather
  • Fire Truck HVAC System Advancements
• How to design compartmentation on a pumper?
• Why some pumpers carry rescue equipment and others do not
• Pump panel design
• Industrial pumper (more ⁠here⁠ and ⁠here)⁠.
• Tankers (more ⁠here⁠ and ⁠here)⁠.

Resources Mentioned:

• For information about how to connect with your local pierce dealer, visit our website under “⁠Find a Dealer⁠”

Apparatus Mentioned:

• ⁠Chevron Phillips Chemical Co – Pasadena- Velocity® Pumper⁠

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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1. Industrial Pumpers (00:00:00)

2. Aaron Zak introduction (00:00:11)

3. Volunteer Firefighter (00:01:39)

4. Why order a pumper (00:03:58)

5. Mini pumper (00:04:40)

6. Municipal Pumper (00:06:12)

7. Industrial Pumpers (00:07:24)

8. Pumper Tanker (00:09:19)

9. Tanker Pumper (00:10:05)

10. Pierce PUC™ Pump (00:12:35)

11. What to consider when selecting a pump (00:14:24)

12. Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper (00:16:10)

13. How to design an apparatus for the future (00:17:19)

14. Truck Committee preparation (00:19:16)

15. Foam Systems (00:23:03)

16. Pump location (00:24:09)

17. Pump panel layout (00:26:41)

18. Industrial Pumper for Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. (00:30:28)

19. Aaron’s dream build (00:32:49)