Innovative Rigs on the Street: Suffern's Tiller

by Tom Shand
Created: August 28, 2012

Tom Shand

The Suffern Hook and Ladder Company in Rockland County, NY, placed this 2010 Seagrave 100-foot tractor drawn ladder truck into service.
The Suffern Hook and Ladder Company in Rockland County, NY, placed this 2010 Seagrave 100-foot tractor drawn ladder truck into service.
Tom Shand

Compartments on the tractor carry an assortment of forcible entry tools, extinguishers and a Harrison 10 Kw generator.
Compartments on the tractor carry an assortment of forcible entry tools, extinguishers and a Harrison 10 Kw generator.
Tom Shand

The trailer compartments are outfitted with a combination of slide trays, adjustable shelves and transverse areas to accommodate a full compliment of tools and equipment.
The trailer compartments are outfitted with a combination of slide trays, adjustable shelves and transverse areas to accommodate a full compliment of tools and equipment.
Tom Shand

Twenty-four- and 28-foot extension ladders, together with a 16-foot roof ladder, are carried on each side of the trailer for rapid deployment on the fireground.
Twenty-four- and 28-foot extension ladders, together with a 16-foot roof ladder, are carried on each side of the trailer for rapid deployment on the fireground.
Tom Shand

Over 330 feet of ground ladders ranging from 10-foot folding to 35-foot extension ladders are carried on the side and rear body of the trailer on this Ladder 19-99.
Over 330 feet of ground ladders ranging from 10-foot folding to 35-foot extension ladders are carried on the side and rear body of the trailer on this Ladder 19-99.

Other apparatus operated by the ladder company include a 2002 Sutphen 95-foot aerial tower and a 1989 Spartan-Gladiator four-door cab with a Saulsbury stainless steel walk-in rescue body. The engine company operates with a 1993 American LaFrance 1250-gpm pumper together with 2005 and 2009 Seagrave pumpers which operate as the primary response units. Overall the Suffern Fire Department is a well trained and equipped organization which prides itself on maintaining the best traditions of the fire service.

TOM SHAND is a 37-year veteran of the fire service having served with departments in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York. He has worked in the fire apparatus industry since 1985, including 15 years with Saulsbury Fire Apparatus. He is a contributing editor to Fire Apparatus Journal and Firehouse Magazine and works with Mike Wilbur at Emergency Vehicle Response. He co-hosts the Apparatus Architects podcast with Wilbur, based on their column in Firehouse Magazine.

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