In an aerial rescue involving a fire truck ladder, timing is critical. Traditionally, the task is handled by an operator using three joysticks to navigate a ladder to a point of rescue. Operators ...

Just about every fire apparatus carries ladders. Certainly, ladder companies have a whole assortment of various sizes, while engines often carry just a couple. Firefighters use ladders for a number of ...

ORLANDO – Failures of aerials, for the most part, are things of the past. When they do occur, the failure can often be attributed to operator error. That’s why it ...