Episode 11: Sacramento Fire Department with Captain Steve Mayer

Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast

Ever wondered what it's like to serve in a bustling urban fire department?

Captain Steve Mayer from the Sacramento Fire Department shares his insights on the challenges and dynamics of serving a densely populated urban area. Captain Mayer discusses the structure and operations of the Sacramento Fire Department, including its extensive call volume, types of emergencies encountered and the department's innovative squad concept to manage overwhelming call volumes. Additionally, he provides a glimpse into the department's apparatus, training programs and the supportive community culture that defines Sacramento's firefighting force. Tune in to understand how urban environments shape the response strategies and operations of one of California's busiest fire departments.

Guests:

• Captain Steve Mayer found his calling for the fire industry when he joined the Sacramento Fire Department Reserves in 1995. He has since became a captain on Engine No.4. His crew is responsible for an approximate 4-5 square mile radius around their station. Last year he led his team to respond to almost 6,000 calls.
• Alie Reetz 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:

• Fleet standardization and consistency
  • Fire apparatus trends
• Urban firefighting
  • How to find the right aerial fire truck for urban fires
  • Types of fire trucks
  • Maximize aerial fire truck storage
• Enforcer™ 107’ Ascendant® Aerial Ladder
  • Sacramento fire department Aerial
  • Ascendant class
  • Aerials
  • Types of aerial devices
• Custom Chassis
  • Custom chassis - Enforcer
• Firefighting training
• Clean cab concept
  • Care
  • Safety systems
  • What is fire truck decontamination?

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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Capitole

1. Episode 11: Sacramento Fire Department with Captain Steve Mayer (00:00:00)

2. Sacramento Fire Department (00:00:43)

3. Roles and responsibilities within the department (00:01:42)

4. Urban firefighting challenges (00:03:14)

5. Types of calls and responses (00:04:53)

6. How to become a Sacramento firefighter (00:13:37)

7. Training and skill development (00:15:33)

8. Innovative solutions and adaptations (00:22:41)

9. Traditions and culture of Sacramento Fire Department (00:26:30)

10. Clean cab concept (00:28:29)