Fire Engines Photos

a nice innovation. Do this truck have a special mechanism used to raise the ladder on the fire truck deck?

Added by Bomba Boy on 02 June 2007.

It's no longer allowed for fire fighters to climb upon the engine, to handle the ladders. So this hydraulic system is used by the newer engines.

Added by Mars on 02 June 2007.

i am quite curious to know why the firefighters are not allowed to climb the deck&handle the equipment. Can you tell me what is the reason?

Added by Kazumi on 04 June 2007.

It's just European and Dutch rules, to prevent accidents and illness.....

Added by Mars on 04 June 2007.

Now becoming more common, these powered gantries for ladders and suction hoses were originally developed in the Netherlands where rapid access to suction hoses for open water operations were a priority.

They are to be found in many countries, and have redundant mechanisms, being powered by hydraulic, electrical and/or compressed air from the truck's braking system.

Similar lift systems have also been in use in North America for many years, to operate side mounted racking for ground ladders, suction hoses and demountable collapsible water dams.

Added by Rob Johnson on 20 August 2018.

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