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Let’s talk tillers! 🐍

This episode features an exclusive conversation with Steve Crothers from TractorDrawnAerials.com, discussing the purpose, capabilities and operational benefits of tractor-drawn aerials in the fire industry. Steve explains how tillers offer unmatched maneuverability, extensive compartmentation and an operational edge for firefighters. The episode also covers the importance of procurement considerations, customization options, training and the increasing adoption of tillers across various regions.

Date Aired: 9/26/2025

Featuring: Steve Crothers & host Dan Meyer

Guests:

• Steve Crothers is a tractor drawn aerial trainer and consultant for the national fire service.
• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing.

Resources:

Tractor Drawn Aerials by Steve Crothers:

• Tractor drawn aerial
• Facebook
• Instagram

Tractor Drawn Aerials

• Ascendant class 107 tiller
• New deliveries
• Tractor drawn aerial guide
• Podcast episode
• Aerials
• Aerial ladders
• Ascendant class aerials
• Types of aerial fire trucks
• Podcast episode

Aerial operations

• Aerial placement and operation
• Aerial no-pump vs. aerial with pump and tank
• Pierce ascendant aerial guide
• Types of aerials

Apparatus training

• Pierce parts
• Product support
• Podcast episode
• Fire truck maintenance and service training
• Facts about parts

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.

For any feedback, questions or to subscribe, visit the Pierce™ Dispatch page.

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The latest episode highlights how Pierce’s aerial delivery training is reaching new heights! 🪜Tune in to learn what happens after delivery, the training agenda and why preparation is crucial before placing the apparatus into service. Pierce delivery training equips firefighters with the skills and knowledge to safely master their aerial operations.

Date Aired: 9/12/2025

Featuring: Aerial delivery technician Ben Schmidt & host Alie Reetz

Guests:

• Ben Schmidt is an aerial delivery technician at Pierce Manufacturing.
• Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce Manufacturing.

Resources:

• Apparatus training
  • Pierce Parts
  • Product support
  • Firefighter training podcast
  • Ascendant tower overview podcast
  • Maintenance and service training
  • Pierce Parts & product support
  • Product support
  • Dealer benefits
  • Service and maintenance training podcast
• Aerials
  • Ascendant class
  • New deliveries
  • Types of aerial fire trucks
  • Aerial overview podcast episode
• Aerial configurations
  • Ladders
  • Platforms
  • Ascendant class 107 tiller
  • Tractor drawn aerial
  • Heavy duty aerial tower comparison
  • Ladder truck vs. platform truck
• Aerial operations
  • No pump no tank vs. aerial with pump and tank
  • Pierce ascendant aerial guide
  • Types of aerial devices
• Electrical systems
  • Connected solutions
  • Clearsky Intelligence podcast
• Safety systems

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.

For any feedback, questions or to subscribe, visit the Pierce™ Dispatch page.

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Join us for a new episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch with Lee’s Summit Fire Department’s Fire Chief Mike Snider, discussing the acquisition of nine Enforcer™ Pumpers! Chief Snider details the apparatus committee’s strategy for designing each pumper to ensure peak efficiency, standardization and performance. This delivery meets the diverse needs of their community which spans urban, suburban and rural areas.

Date Aired: 8/29/2025

Featuring: Fire chief Mike Snider & host Dan Meyer

Guests:

• Mike Snider is the fire chief of Lee’s Summit Fire Department in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
• Dan Meyer is the vice president of sales at Pierce Manufacturing.

Resources:

• Lee’s Summit Fire Department, Missouri
  • New Deliveries
• Enforcer™ custom chassis
• Pumpers
  • Traditional pumper
• Community needs assessment
• Fleet Standardization
  • Pumper fire truck design
  • Fire apparatus design
• Fire Apparatus Procurement
  • 4 critical factors for an effective fire procurement committee
  • The order lifecycle of a fire truck

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.

For any feedback, questions or to subscribe, visit the Pierce™ Dispatch page.