These are quite popular with many smaller town fire departments, as they combine almost a full pumper specification with an aerial capability - without the expense of buying and maintaining two vehicles.
They typically give up some tank capacity and hose load, compared to a straight pumper, and of course the ground ladders are less numerous than on a regular aerial, but these limitations are rarely critical.
In many communities a 75 foot ladder is all that is really needed, as a 100 foot quint would be "overkill".
They typically give up some tank capacity and hose load, compared to a straight pumper, and of course the ground ladders are less numerous than on a regular aerial, but these limitations are rarely critical.
In many communities a 75 foot ladder is all that is really needed, as a 100 foot quint would be "overkill".
Added by Rob Johnson on 20 September 2019.