ABOUT HERB FIREDan Herb began working in the shop at Sutphen Corporation as a 19 year old in 1970. In 1974 he was given some sales territory in Ashtabula County, OH. His success led to more territory in northeast Ohio through the years. In the early 1990’s Dan began working the western New York territory as well. It was also in the early 1990’s that FTR&R (Fire Truck Refurbishment and Restoration), now Herb Fire Equipment was formed. Herb Fire Equipment began because of Dan’s realization that many fire
departments could not afford new apparatus, especially aerial trucks. That together with Dan’s mechanical knowledge led to the idea to begin refurbishing used fire trucks, in particular Sutphen aerials. Through the years Dan has refurbished more than 30 Sutphen aerials. |
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In 2005 Andy Herb, Dan’s son began selling Sutphen trucks in Northwest Ohio. In 2008 his territory grew
to include Northern Indiana. In 2011 Dan and Andy combined their territories to better help each other
and grow the dealership. Herb Fire has been a top 3 dealer in total sales for Sutphen each year since.
In 2017 Dan lost his 3 year battle with ocular melanoma cancer. His presence is deeply missed throughout the company and with our customers.
Andy Herb has taken over the role of President and is one of 6 sales people out in the field assisting fire departments with their apparatus needs. The core business of Herb Fire is selling and facilitating
the service of Sutphen apparatus. In addition to selling new Sutphen apparatus, Herb Fire Equipment
has a complete line of fire equipment and often times has a used Sutphen refurbished aerial platform
for sale.
to include Northern Indiana. In 2011 Dan and Andy combined their territories to better help each other
and grow the dealership. Herb Fire has been a top 3 dealer in total sales for Sutphen each year since.
In 2017 Dan lost his 3 year battle with ocular melanoma cancer. His presence is deeply missed throughout the company and with our customers.
Andy Herb has taken over the role of President and is one of 6 sales people out in the field assisting fire departments with their apparatus needs. The core business of Herb Fire is selling and facilitating
the service of Sutphen apparatus. In addition to selling new Sutphen apparatus, Herb Fire Equipment
has a complete line of fire equipment and often times has a used Sutphen refurbished aerial platform
for sale.
About SUTPHEN
Sutphen began in 1890 as a dream of C.H. Sutphen. His son, Harry, took an interest in the business and carried it on until his death.
Harry's two sons, Thomas and Robert, joined the business after World War II. They gained experience and job responsibility over the years, with Robert becoming Chairman of the Board and Thomas, President of the Company.
In 2015 Sutphen celebrated its 125th year of operation; making it the oldest continuously owned and operated fire apparatus manufacturer in the country. Never reorganized, owned and operated by anyone other than a Sutphen, family atmosphere is apparent.
Today Sutphen is proud to be the largest privately held fire truck manufacturer in the United States.
Harry's two sons, Thomas and Robert, joined the business after World War II. They gained experience and job responsibility over the years, with Robert becoming Chairman of the Board and Thomas, President of the Company.
In 2015 Sutphen celebrated its 125th year of operation; making it the oldest continuously owned and operated fire apparatus manufacturer in the country. Never reorganized, owned and operated by anyone other than a Sutphen, family atmosphere is apparent.
Today Sutphen is proud to be the largest privately held fire truck manufacturer in the United States.
