Episode 25: City of Madison Fire Department – Pierce® Volterra® EV

Send us Fan MailFor this episode we traveled to Station No.8 in Madison, Wisconsin, to witness the deployment of the first production ordered Pierce® Volterra® Electric Pumper. The City of Madison Fire Department became the first in North America to test and evaluate the Pierce Volterra platform in a live operational environment. The City of Madison Fire Department in Wisconsin serves over 250,000 residents across 100 square miles with 14 stations—Station No. 8 being the busiest. Apparatus engineer Matt highlights the Pierce Volterra's engineering, sustainability and the patented parallel electric drivetrain. Matt Sautter, director of cab, chassis and electrical at Pierce Manufacturing discusses the reduced maintenance and technological advancements of the Pierce Volterra platform of electric vehicles. Date Aired: 2/28/2025Featuring: Apparatus engineer Matt Wong, Matt Sauter & host Alie ReetzGuests:Matt Wong is an apparatus engineer on the City of Madison Fire Department in Madison, Wisconsin. Matt Sauter is the business unit director of cab, chassis and electrical at Pierce Manufacturing.  Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce Manufacturing.  Resources:City of Madison Fire Department – Pierce® Enforcer™ Volterra™ PumperFirst Production Pierce Volterra Electric Pumper Ordered by City of Madison, Now In ServicePierce Secures Purchase Order for a Volterra Electric Pumper from the City of Madison, WI Fire DepartmentPierce Manufacturing and Oshkosh Airport Products Introduce the Volterra Platform of Electric VehiclesPierce® Volterra™ EVElectric fire truck reference guideA day in the life of a Volterra electric fire truckPierce Volterra technologyElectric fire truck pump performanceWhy does an electric fire truck still need a diesel engineElectric Fire Truck in Service: Portland Fire & Rescue Case StudyElectric Fire Truck Case Study: Insights, Key Features and Lessons LearnedElectric Fire Trucks in Cold Weather: Facts, Challenges and ExamplesPierce Volterra Electric Fire Truck Named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin 2022’Fire apparatus maintenanceFire truck maintenance and service trainingBenefits of a Strong Fire Apparatus Dealer NetworkJoin 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.