In the last installment of The Apparatus Architect (October 2003), we discussed the importance of planning and evaluation in the process of developing specifications for the purchase of a new ladder ...
KME 2012 will feature an all new 123’ AerialCat rearmount ladder being delivered to the Westfield, Indiana Fire Department. The device has an unrestricted 500lb wet/dry tip load and a 1500gpm waterway ...
One topic that I haven’t touched on in a while is design consideration of where to mount ladders on a pumper and aerial. First of all, according to NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, ...