From the Sutphen Corporation website:

Press Release – Five-Section Aerials

Dublin, OH

For Immediate Release

Date: July 22, 2014

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

Sutphen Corporation has issued a recall of all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 aerial devices. The company is urging customers to remove these units from service immediately and use them only as engine or support vehicles until further notice.

This decision comes in response to recent incidents involving mechanical failures that have raised serious safety concerns. Sutphen is working closely with its clients to provide updates and ensure the safe return of these units once the issues are resolved.

"Safety is our top priority," said Drew Sutphen, President of the company. "In light of the recent events, we believe it's essential to take every precaution to protect our firefighters." He added, "We’re committed to investigating the issue thoroughly and making sure our equipment is reliable before returning it to service."

The company will be contacting affected customers directly to explain the situation and outline the next steps. Sutphen Corporation, based in Dublin, Ohio, is a family-owned business specializing in custom emergency response vehicles.

For more details, contact the Sutphen sales office.

Meanwhile, news outlet 11alive.com in Atlanta reported on a recent incident where three firefighters were injured during a training exercise involving a Sutphen aerial device. This marks the second such incident in recent weeks, raising further concerns about the reliability of the equipment.

Three Hall County firefighters were injured during a training session on Tuesday.

According to Scott Cagle, a spokesperson for Hall County Fire Services, the firefighters were in the bucket of a ladder when a mechanical failure caused the ladder to drop about 20 feet before jamming. The sudden movement led to injuries.

Two of the firefighters were transported by air to Grady Memorial Hospital, while the third was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Gainesville, Georgia. All three were conscious and stable upon arrival.

The injured individuals were identified as Will Griffin, T.J. Elliot, and Stephen Jackson. Their conditions remain stable, but the incident has sparked renewed calls for investigation into the safety of five-section aerial devices.

This latest event highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding the use of these types of equipment and underscores the importance of rigorous maintenance and safety protocols. As Sutphen continues to address the issue, the fire service community remains on high alert, waiting for further updates and assurances.

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