Santa Barbara Fire Department’s new Pierce Arrow XT Aerial Ladder Truck is equipped with a 107-foot aerial ladder. (Courtesy photo) The Santa Barbara Fire Department (SBFD) has acquired a new Pierce ...
Specifying portable ladder packages is part of the initial analysis that must be completed by the apparatus committee. Of the numerous metrics that must be considered when making this analysis, ...
The term apparatus positioning prompts many to immediately think about ladder company positions. Yes, ladder company apparatus positions are important and often are limited by the length of the aerial ...