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2. Fire engine - Wikipedia

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   An aerial apparatus is a fire truck mounted with an extendable boom that enables firefighters to reach high locations. They can provide a high vantage point for spraying water and creating ventilation, an access route for firefighters and an escape route for firefighters and people they have rescued.

3. Aerial work platform - Wikipedia

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   Replacing an advertising poster in London using an aerial work platform. An aerial work platform (AWP), also known as an aerial device, elevating work platform (EWP), aerial lift, cherry picker, bucket truck or mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) is a mechanical device used to provide temporary access for people or equipment to inaccessible areas, usually at height.

4. Fire appliances in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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   An aerial ladder platform from Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. An aerial ladder platform is designed to deploy an elevated master stream of water, or to provide a method of rescuing trapped persons, the 'knuckle' design of the arm of an aerial ladder platform means that it is very manoeuvrable for rescue situations.

5. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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   Aerial fire apparatus Fire truck, meeting National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1901, Motor Fire Apparatus, Chapter 6 and Chapter 18, having a multi-section extending ladder, raised using power shifted from the truck's propulsion engine. May also carry other portable ladders and tools. Aerial ladder

6. Aerial firefighting - Wikipedia

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   Aerial firefighting, also known as waterbombing, is the use of aircraft and other aerial resources to combat wildfires. The types of aircraft used include fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Smokejumpers and rappellers are also classified as aerial firefighters, delivered to the fire by parachute from a variety of fixed-wing aircraft, or ...

7. Firefighting apparatus - Wikipedia

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   A firefighting apparatus (North American English) [ 1 ] or firefighting appliance (UK English) [ 2 ] describes any vehicle that has been customized for use during firefighting operations. These vehicles are highly customized depending on their needs and the duty they will be performing. These duties can include firefighting, technical rescue ...