Episode 19: Aerials Overview with Dave McAlice

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, Dave McAlice, the Northeast regional vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing discusses aerial apparatus. He provides an in-depth look at the functions of aerial ladders, platforms and tillers. He shares aerial design tactics and tips to meet specific community needs. We discuss the procurement of an aerial apparatus, and how to optimize a fire department’s efficiency and effectiveness. Dave also shares some of his most memorable customer experiences from various fire departments including Salem, Massachusetts, Providence, Rhode Island, New Hartford, Connecticut and Cooperstown, New York. Date Aired: 11/15/2024Featuring: Pierce regional vice president of sales Dave McAlice & host Alie ReetzGuests:Dave McAlice serves as the regional vice president of sales for the Northeast region at Pierce Manufacturing. He collaborates closely with Pierce dealers and customers to ensure seamless apparatus procurement. For the past 16 years, he has managed the Northeast region in collaboration with the Pierce dealer network. With his firefighting roots and his hands-on experience with customers regarding their aerial apparatus, Dave is an expert in aerial apparatus.Resources:AerialsTypes of aerial devicesTypes of aerial fire trucksTypes of fire trucksAscendant® Class of AerialsAscendant aerial guideAerial LaddersAerial PlatformsTillersTractor drawn aerialAerial OperationsAerial DesignAerial no pump and no tank vs. aerial with pump and tankMaximize aerial fire truck storageHow to find the right aerial fire truck for urban firesWhat is a quint fire truckFire apparatus design ordering processJoin 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.