Episode 23: Fire Apparatus Fleet Management with Ricky Riley

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Pierce™ Dispatch, we welcome Ricky Riley, who shares his extensive fire industry experience and has worked with Pierce for over the past 30 years. The discussion covers topics including fire service experiences on multiple different fire departments, advice for fleet managers and the importance of investing in people. It is crucial to maintain and repair fire apparatus to meet the operational needs of frontline firefighters. Ricky highlights the significance of data, maintenance and an unwavering dedication to fire service readiness.Date Aired: 1/31/2025 Featuring: Ricky Riley & host Dan Meyer Guests:Ricky Riley is currently the Fire Apparatus Manager with the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department in Maryland. He also serves as a firefighter, former chief and member of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department in Maryland. Ricky spent 20 years as a Firefighter with the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue, and 11 years as the Operations Chief of Clearwater Fire & Rescue in Florida. Finally, he serves on the editorial board for Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine as well the FDIC advisory board. Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing.  Resources:Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department – Velocity® 100’ Ascendant® Aerial Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower Fire emergency medical servicesFire apparatus maintenanceFire apparatus dealer benefitsBenefits of Standardizing fire truck fleetProduct and Pierce parts supportPierce PartsProduct supportFire truck product supportFire Truck Procurement4 critical factors for an effective fire truck procurement committeePierce Manufacturing's WorkforcePierce® ClearSky Intelligence™ Connectivity SolutionsPierce® ClearSky Intelligence™ podcast episodeBenefits of fire truck telematicsJoin 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.