TRAINING Firefighter Topics Ladders Trucks Overview

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An article about fire truck ladder. It is also called turntable ladder (TL), it is used to fight fires that are tall and difficult to reach. According to the Wayland, Mass. Fire Department, only ladder trucks are equipped with hydraulic aerial ladders, ground ladders and specialized tools for ventilation and overhaul operations.

An article that tackles about the sizes of a fire truck. The size of a fire truck is not standardized although a lot of American fire trucks are at least 24 ft long. The height is around 12 ft. The maximum height limit is 13 ft 6 inches. The width of a fire truck is from 7 to 8 feet.

An article about the training overview for the aspiring fire truck drivers. Novice fire truck drivers who wish to polish their mechanical knowledge and equipment maintenance dexterity can participate in a fire truck training program. The program also focuses on the duties of emergency medical technicians.