Episode 50: Fire Apparatus Maintenance Best Practices

Send us Fan MailIn emergency response, there's no room for equipment failure. When communities dial 911, they expect an immediate, reliable response from their fire department. This expectation places enormous responsibility on fire apparatus and the maintenance programs in place to keep them operational. Our latest episode with Jon Lamers, customer service manager of technical support and fleet, covers fire apparatus maintenance best practices including routine maintenance, regional service factors and more. Tune in now. Date Aired: 6/19/2026Featuring: Host Alie Reetz and Jon LamersGuests:Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce.Jon Lambers is the customer service manager of technical support and fleet at Pierce.Key Takeaways:Apparatus Service & MaintenanceMaintenance and service trainingFire truck product supportProduct supportWinter maintenance tipsFirst five minutesPodcast: Service and maintenance trainingPodcast: LifecyclePierce PartsParts and product supportRegional Maintenance How to winterize your fire truckTips to keep your fire truck coolElevation and pump performanceHVAC system advancementsClearSky Intelligence™ Connected SolutionsElectrical systemsBenefits of fire truck telematicsBenefits of connected systemsPodcast: FDIC 2026Podcast: ClearSky Intelligence Connected SolutionsPierce DealersDealer benefitsPierce CareersWhy an experienced workforce mattersJoin 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.