Episode 26: Tractor Drawn Aerials with Rich Holzman

Send us Fan MailIt’s time to talk about tillers! 🐍In this episode, we are joined by Rich Holzman, Pierce’s Mid-Atlantic regional vice president and former assistant chief of Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service in Maryland. The conversation weaves through the features of tillers including expansive storage capacity and unmatched maneuverability. Rich breaks down the various configurations and customizations available. Tune in to learn the role of tillers in different firefighting scenarios and how departments can determine if a tiller fits their community’s needs. Date Aired: 3/14/2025 Featuring: Pierce regional vice president Rich Holzman & host Alie Reetz Guests:Rich Holzman is a regional vice president at Pierce for the Mid-Atlantic region. He began his journey in the fire industry at Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service, Maryland, and rose through the ranks to the assistant chief. Alie Reetz is a marketing associate at Pierce. Resources:Tractor Drawn Aerials107 tiller102 tillerAerial tillersAerialsTypes of aerial devicesTypes of aerial fire trucksAscendant classAscendant aerial guidePlatformsAerial OperationsAerial DesignAerial no-pump, no-tank vs. aerial with pump and tankMaximize aerial fire truck storageWhat is a quint fire truckFire apparatus design ordering processFire Truck Procurement4 critical factors for an effective fire truck procurement committeeJoin 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.