Episode 2: Ascendant® Tower Overview: Inwood Fire Department

Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast

Welcome to the second episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, hosted by Pierce, where we ignite conversations about trends, innovations and the future of fire apparatus. In this episode, we invite our first guest from the Inwood Fire Department in Inwood, New York, Chief Josiyah Green. We discuss their first Pierce delivery, an Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower, the benefits of the tower design in the industry, and Chief Green’s journey to his current rank on his 100-percent volunteer department.

Date Aired: 03/15/2024

Featuring: Host Alie Reetz & Guest Assistant Chief Josiyah Green of Inwood Fire Department, Inwood, NY

Guests:

• 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.
• Chief Josiyah Green is in his third year as Chief of the Inwood Fire Department in Inwood, New York. With each birthday growing up, he would visit the fire house to visit with family members in the fire service knowing his destiny was to serve in his tight knit community. When Chief Green turned 18-years old he joined the department along with his childhood friends. Chief Green rapidly grew into leadership roles within the department achieving the rank of Lieutenant at 21, Captain at 23, Second Deputy Chief at 25 and now at 37, the First Assistant Chief. He is completing a final inspection at Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, Wisconsin, with his fellow committee members, on their Velocity® Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower.

Key Takeaways:

In this episode, we discuss Inwood Fire Department’s recent tower delivery including:

• What led IFD to select the Pierce Ascendant 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower.
  • Pierce Manufacturing Aerial Guide
  • Aerial Truck Comparison
  • Ladder Fire Truck vs. Platform Fire Truck
  • Volunteer Fire Department Apparatus
• The top features and storage this apparatus will have to benefit their department.
• The benefits of the tower design in their area.
• The culture and details about the Inwood Fire Department.
• Chief Green’s journey in the fire industry.

Resources Mentioned:

• Pierce Manufacturing Website: For detailed information on fire apparatus and more on the Pierce Ascendant 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower.
• Pierce Dealers: For information about how to connect with your local pierce dealer, visit our website under “Find a Dealer”

Apparatus Mentioned

• Inwood Fire Department

Join us as we continue to bring together customers, industry professionals

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.

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