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Pierce™ Dispatch Episode No.40: Tractor Drawn Aerials Uncovered – Key Innovations and Customization Insights with Steve Crothers
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:
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● Tractor Drawn Aerials
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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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https://www.piercemfg.com/podcasts

Chapters:
1:24 – Purpose of tillers
2:25 – Tiller capabilities
5:05 – Tiller operations
10:31 – Tiller adoption and considerations
14:13 – Tiller maneuverability
16:27 – Tiller pump vs no pump
19:30 – Tiller awareness & popularity
29:21 – Resources