Episode 22: Monument Fire District: Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower

We are launching Season No.2 of the Pierce™ Dispatch with a monumental episode spotlighting Monument Fire District, Colorado, and their Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower! We are joined by both Chief Andy Kovacs and Division Chief Jamey Bumgarner to discuss their recent delivery and elements of their department.

Date Aired: 1/17/2025

Featuring: Fire Chief Andy Kovacs, Division Chief Jamey Bumgarner & host Alie Reetz

Guests:

• Fire Chief Andy Kovacs has over three decades of public safety experience and currently serves on the Monument Fire District in Colorado.
• Division Chief of Administration Jamey Bumgarner is approaching four decades of experience in the fire industry and currently leads the administration division at Monument Fire District in Colorado. 
• Alie Reetz is instrumental in connecting customers with the perfect builds for their unique needs. She plays a critical role in supporting social media, web presence, and direct customer interaction at Pierce, ensuring every apparatus meets the precise needs of the firefighters who use them.

Resources:

• Monument Fire District – Velocity® 100’ Ascendant® Aerial Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower
• Aerials
  • Types of aerial devices
  • Types of aerial fire trucks
  • Ascendant class
  • Ascendant aerial guide
  • Platforms
• Aerial Operations
• Aerial design
  • Aerial no pump no tank vs. aerial with pump and tank
  • Maximize aerial fire truck storage
  • What is a quint fire truck
  • Fire apparatus design ordering process
• Fire truck procurement - purchasing guide 
  • 4 critical factors for an effective fire truck procurement committee
• Pierce® ClearSky Intelligence™ Connectivity Solutions
  • Pierce Dispatch Episode 16

Join 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.

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