Episode 51: Ascendant® 100' Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower Compartmentation & Pump Panel Design with Paris Fire Department, Texas

Send us Fan MailFire apparatus compartmentation and pump panel design are critical factors when procuring a fire apparatus. In Episode No.51 of the Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast, deputy chief Chad Graves of the Paris Fire Department discusses the compartmentation and pump panel design of their new Enforcer™ Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower. Tune in to learn more about how their department designed this apparatus to best serve their needs for every response.Date Aired: 7/3/2026Featuring: Host Dan Meyer and Chad GravesGuests:Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce.Chad Graves is the deputy chief for Paris Fire Department in Paris, Texas.Key Takeaways:Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial TowerHeavy duty aerial truck comparisonTypes of aerialsAscendant class aerial guidePodcast episode: All things aerialsPodcast episode: Monument fire districtPodcast episode: Aerial overviewPodcast episode: Ascendant tower overviewWhat is a quintCompartmentationMaximize aerial fire truck storageCompartment storage systems FAQPodcast episode: pumper designApparatus Service & MaintenancePodcast episode: Best practicesService and maintenance guideParts and product supportMaintenance and service trainingProduct support offeringsProduct supportWinter maintenance tipsFirst five minutesPodcast episode: Service and maintenance trainingPodcast episode: Fire apparatus lifecyclePierce dealersFind a dealerDealer benefitsJoin 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.