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. New technology has helped ...

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 ...

Chief Eric Smith recently reported that the Gloucester Fire Department will take part in an aerial ladder truck training. All 48 Gloucester firefighter ranked personnel have been divided into three ...