Sutphen Voluntarily Removing 5-Section Aerial Devices From Service

From the Sutphen Corporation website:

Press Release – Five-Section Aerials

For Immediate Release

Date: July 22, 2014

RE: Sutphen Voluntarily Removing 5-Section Aerial Devices From Service

Sutphen Corporation has made the decision to ask its customers to temporarily remove all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 aerial devices from active service. This action is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

The company is advising that these units should only be used as engine or support vehicles during this period. Sutphen is committed to keeping its customers informed throughout this process and will provide updates on when these units can safely return to service.

"At this time, the safety of our firefighters is our top priority," said Drew Sutphen, President of Sutphen Corporation. "In response to recent incidents, we believe it's essential to take immediate precautionary measures. We would rather be overly cautious than risk the well-being of those who protect our communities."

The company plans to reach out directly to all affected customers to explain the situation and outline the steps being taken to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

"We want to personally assure our customers that we are fully committed to investigating and addressing this matter," Sutphen added.

Sutphen Corporation is a family-owned, privately held business based in Dublin, Ohio, specializing in custom-built emergency response vehicles. The company’s headquarters are located in the northwest area of Columbus.

For more details, contact the sales office directly.

Meanwhile, news outlet 11alive.com in Atlanta recently reported on an incident where three firefighters were injured while operating a Sutphen aerial device. This marks the second such event within a few weeks.

According to Scott Cagle, a spokesperson for Hall County Fire Services, the three firefighters were in the bucket of a ladder that was extended when a mechanical failure occurred. The ladder dropped approximately 20 feet before jamming, causing injuries due to the sudden stop.

Two of the firefighters were transported via helicopter to Grady Memorial Hospital, while the third was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Gainesville, Georgia. All three were reported to be conscious, alert, and in stable condition.

The injured individuals have been identified as Will Griffin, T.J. Elliot, and Stephen Jackson.

This incident highlights the growing concern around the reliability of five-section aerial ladders, prompting increased scrutiny and calls for improved safety protocols in the fire service industry.

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