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: 

• 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 and product supp

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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