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[[Woozle|I]] worked at Pierce as a contractor (through Aerotek) from approximately 1998-1999 (a year and a couple of months, iirc). I was at the [http://maps.google.com/maps?geocode=&q=3169+North+McCarthy+Road,+Appleton,+WI&ll=44.291664,-88.486848&spn=0.009446,0.026157&z=16 McCarthy Road] plant initially, and later at the headquarters a few miles south. (As of 2012, you can see the Pierce logo in the Street View at that link.) | [[Woozle|I]] worked at Pierce as a contractor (through Aerotek) from approximately 1998-1999 (a year and a couple of months, iirc). I was at the [http://maps.google.com/maps?geocode=&q=3169+North+McCarthy+Road,+Appleton,+WI&ll=44.291664,-88.486848&spn=0.009446,0.026157&z=16 McCarthy Road] plant initially, and later at the headquarters a few miles south. (As of 2012, you can see the Pierce logo in the Street View at that link.) | ||
The project I worked on was the first attempt (that I know of) to use digital multiplexing to control onboard devices (e.g. external lights, aerials, pumps) on a fire engine. I'm guessing that this later evolved into the "Command Zone" system, but at the time there was no screen involved, just switches. | The project I worked on was the first attempt (that I know of) to use digital multiplexing to control onboard devices (e.g. external lights, aerials, pumps) on a fire engine. I'm guessing that this later evolved into the "Command Zone" system, but at the time there was no screen involved, just switches and lights. | ||
I drove there from [[Athens]] (and back) in [[The Nissan]], roughly a 16-hour trip each way, at least four times (two round trips). | I drove there from [[Athens]] (and back) in [[The Nissan]], roughly a 16-hour trip each way, at least four times (two round trips). | ||
For more about Pierce, see {{htyp}}. | For more about Pierce, see {{htyp}}. | ||
Revision as of 13:48, 22 April 2012
I worked at Pierce as a contractor (through Aerotek) from approximately 1998-1999 (a year and a couple of months, iirc). I was at the McCarthy Road plant initially, and later at the headquarters a few miles south. (As of 2012, you can see the Pierce logo in the Street View at that link.)
The project I worked on was the first attempt (that I know of) to use digital multiplexing to control onboard devices (e.g. external lights, aerials, pumps) on a fire engine. I'm guessing that this later evolved into the "Command Zone" system, but at the time there was no screen involved, just switches and lights.
I drove there from Athens (and back) in The Nissan, roughly a 16-hour trip each way, at least four times (two round trips).
For more about Pierce, see HTYP.