Episode 7: Apparatus Testing with Scott Mumford

Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce Manufacturing, where we discuss the topic of apparatus testing with Scott Mumford, Pierce’s Production Manager who has 23 years of fire apparatus manufacturing experience. In this episode, Scott shares his knowledge and expertise on fire apparatus testing. We discuss the benefits, strategies and importance of testing a fire apparatus.
Key Takeaways:

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Testing
• Aerials
• Pumpers
• Rescues
• Tankers
• Foam systems
• Build process
• Pierce Volterra Electric Fire Truck
• Pierce Careers

Acronyms:

• FPE – Final Product Evaluation
• ABS – Automatic Braking System
• UL – Underwriter’s Laboratories
• ULC – Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada
• NPD – New Product Development
• MRL – Manufacturing Release Line
• Zone 5 – Final Assembly
• Zone 6 – Checkout and Graphics

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.

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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Capíttulos

1. Episode 7: Apparatus Testing with Scott Mumford (00:00:00)

2. Scott Mumford introduction – production manager (00:00:19)

3. Pierce testing process (00:00:48)

4. Why testing matters (00:01:16)

5. Apparatus testing duration (00:01:55)

6. Foam testing and training (00:02:08)

7. Pump testing (00:03:27)

8. Alignment testing (00:05:29)

9. Road testing (00:06:35)

10. Underwriters Laboratory testing (00:07:29)

11. Heavy-Duty Rescue testing (00:09:08)

12. Aerial testing (00:09:23)

13. Tanker testing (00:10:34)

14. Testing process evolution (00:11:48)

15. New innovations (00:12:31)

16. Impact of testing on firefighters (00:13:02)

17. Scott’s favorite testing memories (00:13:36)