Stabilizers: The Foundation of the Truck
Don’t let the size of stabilizers fool you; they’re a critical component of aerial operations.
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Aerial Apparatus
Aerial apparatus play a major role on today’s fireground, whether they’re aerial ladders, tower ladders, or tractor-drawn aerials. Firefighters must be familiar with the trucks their department has at the ready. Review our training articles and videos on aerial operations.
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Drone Collides With SuperScooper, Grounds Plane Amid CA Wildfires
A firefighting plane, commonly known as a SuperScooper, was grounded after being struck by an unauthorized drone during water drop operations in Los Angeles County.…
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A Magical Sleigh
For firefighters operating a tower ladder, it's important to be trained on transporting both equipment and civilians.
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Hooks & Hoses: Aerial Apparatus Positioning
Host Eric Dreiman talks with Kevin Lewis, tillerman for Truck 3 at the Dallas (TX) Fire Department.
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New Orleans Fire Department Expands Fleet with Four Pierce Ascendant® 107-Foot Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladders
New deliveries reinforce the department’s commitment to top-tier firefighting apparatus and enhanced maneuverability on the city's narrow streets.
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Smeal Fire Apparatus Completes 1,000th 105-Foot Aerial
Smeal Holding, LLC, celebrated a manufacturing milestone: its 1,000th 105-foot aerial apparatus has been completed at its facility in Snyder, Nebraska.
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Purchasing an Aerial? Consider a Rosenbauer
Recorded March 27, 2023 | Watch Now!Join us and find out if a Rosenbauer aerial is right for your community.
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Five Common Misunderstandings About Aerial Apparatus
Firefighters have a number of misunderstandings about aerials. Lou Sclafani takes a look at five of the most common.
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Santa Rosa (CA) Fire Department Places Order for Two KME 101-Foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCats
The Santa Rosa Fire Department is set to receive two KME® 101-foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCats™ (TDA) to serve its area.
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KME Delivers 101-Foot Tractor Drawn AerialCat to West Palm Beach (FL) FD
This marks the first TDA ordered for the city of West Palm Beach. West Palm also has ordered a 103-foot 4 Section Tandem Axle KME…
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Apparatus Deliveries: June 2023
Check out some recent apparatus deliveries, including this Sutphen aerial tower for DeKalb (GA) Fire & Rescue.
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Phoenixville (PA) Fire Department Orders KME 100-Foot Tractor Drawn AerialCat
KME announced that the Phoenixville (PA) Fire Department has placed an order for a KME® 100-foot Tractor-Drawn AerialCat™ (TDA) to serve its area.
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