Episode 10: Munford Fire Department: Chief Jeremy Reeves

Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast

In this episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch, we have an insightful conversation with Chief Jeremy Reeves of the Munford Fire Department in Tennessee. Chief Reeves discusses the department's new Enforcer™ Pumper, emphasizing the importance of having consistent equipment as the department grows. He shares details about the department, including growth in the area, mutual aid with surrounding departments and the unique demands of rural firefighting. Chief Reeves also touches on funding, volunteerism and the importance of training. The episode provides a comprehensive look at the operations and future plans of the Munford Fire Department.
Date Aired: 07/05/2024

Featuring: Host Alie Reetz & Chief Jeremy Reeves, Munford Fire Department
Guests:

• Chief Jeremy Reeves has been a firefighter since 2006. He joined the Munford Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter. In 2008, he became a career firefighter on the department, then a lieutenant in 2010 and now serves as Chief. He is leading Munford Fire Department through a time of rapid growth in their community.
• 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.

Key Takeaways:
In this episode, we discuss elements of a rural fire department including:

• Career and volunteer firefighters
• Enforcer pumper
  • Enforcer
  • Traditional pumper
• Fleet standardization and consistency
  • Apparatus trends
• Rural fire apparatus
• Firefighter training
• Compartmentation
  • Fire truck ergonomics
• Pierce dealers

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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1. Episode 10: Munford Fire Department: Chief Jeremy Reeves (00:00:00)

2. Chief Jeremy Reeves (00:00:27)

3. Munford Fire Department’s Enforcer Pumper (00:00:39)

4. Planning for department growth (00:01:27)

5. Mutual aid and community support (00:03:20)

6. Becoming a firefighter in Munford, Tennessee (00:05:06)

7. Challenges and rewards as a rural firefighter (00:06:43)

8. Training and skill development (00:10:36)