I like the spirited discussion on this topic and yes, I know there are plenty of tillers in the metro-DC area and up and down the East Coast. My comment focusing on the West Coast tiller cities was based on seeing the tandem rear axle on the tractor in the DCVFD Paint version got me thinking of the tiller's in Portland (tiller rescue w/crane coming soon) and Seattle (and yes, I know there are some in Columbus, Ohio). Also note, that one long time user of TDA's, Boston, has gone to totally rear mount aerials and tower ladders. The FDNY operates fewer and fewer tiller ladder trucks with each successive new order for ladder company apparatus.
Today's rear mount aerials have the ability to be as maneuverable (improved cramp angles) as TDA's, especially when the TDA's become the size of pocket battleships. The RM's only require one driver which might make staffing easier and produce better response times rather than waiting to assemble a qualified tractor and tiller drivers during periods of all volunteer staffing.
Today's rear mount aerials have the ability to be as maneuverable (improved cramp angles) as TDA's, especially when the TDA's become the size of pocket battleships. The RM's only require one driver which might make staffing easier and produce better response times rather than waiting to assemble a qualified tractor and tiller drivers during periods of all volunteer staffing.
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