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 ...

Staffing issues on the ladder truck challenge many departments. Truck work is a specialized skill set that requires all four members be up to par on their tasks. Although some cities have set ...

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 ...