Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur complete their discussion on ladder company apparatus by reviewing inherent advantages of each type of aerial device and whether the aerial is midship or rear mounted.
Photo by Tom Shand
Tower 244, operated by the Oceanside, NY, Fire Department, shows the size and available compartment space that can be acquired on a non-quint aerial tower. Note the overhang of the platform basket over the windshield. This department also operates a Pierce rear-mount aerial ladder to complement its apparatus fleet.
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