Officials, firefighters push in the new tiller truck at Con Fire’s Station 92 in Brentwood on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Photos: (left) Con Fire (right) courtesy of Brian Oftedal
Celebrated during “push-in” ceremony
By Allen D. Payton
Con Fire shared on their Facebook page on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, “In case you missed it! Last week, Contra Costa Fire pushed in not one, but TWO new tillers! Station 92 in Brentwood received a brand-new Pierce 100′ Heavy Duty Tiller.
This fire truck is capable of a 100-foot vertical reach, can support 1000 GPM @ 100 PSI, has 600 horsepower, and has a Cummins X15 engine!”
Station 81 in Antioch also received a new tiller truck. (See related article)
Known as a “push-in ceremony” the event was attended by Contra Costa County District 3 Supervisor Diane Burgis, Brentwood Vice Mayor Susannah Meyer, Councilmembers Jovita Mendoza and Tony Oerlemans, Contra Costa County Fire Commissioner Brian Oftedahl, and Con Fire Chaplain Fr. Robert Rein. They and several firefighters helped push the truck into the station.
A fire truck push-in ceremony is a long-standing tradition in the fire service. It dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when firefighters had to physically push the equipment back into the station after returning from a call.
Deputy Chief Aaron McAlister speaks as the Station 92 crew listens during the push-in ceremony. Photo: Con Fire
Burgis wrote on her official Facebook page wrote, – Celebrating the push-in ceremony for the newest apparatus at Fire Station 92 in Brentwood this morning. This $2 million…heavy duty tiller is now ready for use by the crew of Station 92 to protect the community. Thanks to Con Fire leadership, Con Fire Commissioners Mark DeMarce and Brian Oftedal, and Brentwood Councilmembers Jovita Mendoza, Susannah Meyer and Tony Oerlemans for prioritizing fire protection in Brentwood and throughout Contra Costa County.
According to firesafetysupport.com, Tiller Trucks are the most common and versatile fire trucks. They have a large scoop that can be used to pull water from a hose and transport it to the fire scene. They are also equipped with a ladder that can be used to reach high spots or rescue people trapped in a burning building.
Oftedahl wrote on his official Facebook page wrote about the ceremony – Another incredibly historic event in the City of Brentwood this morning. Brentwood now has its first ever aerial ladder truck, providing service to the businesses and residents of East Contra Costa County.
I feel honored to be part of the push in ceremony for Truck 92 and look forward to watching them serve our communities.”
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