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Aerial Fire Truck is a fire fighting truck specially designed for high altitude building fires and other high altitude rescue missions. Aerial Fire Truck combines the fire extinguisher function of traditional fire trucks with high altitude aerial lift working equipment, and can perform firefighting and rescue missions in inaccessible areas. 

Aerial fire truck, also known as a ladder truck or aerial apparatus, is a specialized firefighting vehicle designed to address emergencies in high-rise structures, confined spaces, or scenarios requiring elevated access. Its primary feature is a hydraulic or mechanical boom equipped with a ladder or platform, enabling firefighters to reach heights exceeding 100 feet.

Beyond fire suppression, these vehicles serve critical rescue roles. The aerial platform can safely evacuate individuals trapped on upper floors, while integrated stabilization systems ensure operational safety on uneven terrain . Aerial fire trucks are mainly categorized in 3 series:

 

♦ Platform Fire Truck: Platform fire fighting truck is mounted a man basket at the end of aerial ladder booms, which is stable and allows firemen to safety work for long time.

Foam Tower Fire Truck: Foam tower fire engine is mounted with articulated mechanical arm flexibly bypasses obstacles for all aerial working, also equipped with hydraulic system and pipelines for water foam jetting, very suitable for complex terrain rescue.

♦ Ladder Fire Truck: Equipped with a retractable multi-section metal ladder, the maximum height can reach more than 60 meters. Quickly set up rescue channels, and also have the aerial water jetting function for rescue.

Aerial fire truck, also known as a ladder truck or aerial apparatus, is a specialized vehicle designed for firefighting and rescue operations in high-rise structures, industrial complexes, or scenarios inaccessible to conventional firefighting equipment. Its primary feature is an extendable, hydraulically operated ladder or articulating platform, capable of reaching heights exceeding 30 meters.

Equipped with a high-capacity water pump and pre-piped waterway along the ladder, the truck delivers targeted suppression while maintaining firefighter safety. Advanced models integrate adjustable nozzles for fog, straight stream, or foam discharge, adapting to diverse fire classes.

Beyond fire suppression, aerial trucks assist in technical rescues—such as vehicle extrications or confined space retrievals—using integrated winches and stabilization systems. Their floodlights and power generators enable nighttime operations or disaster response. Some units feature command centers for incident coordination or deploy drones for aerial reconnaissance.

  1. High-Rise Fire Suppression
    Aerial fire trucks are equipped with extendable booms or articulated platforms, enabling firefighters to combat blazes in multi-story structures unreachable by conventional ladders.

  2. Technical Rescue Operations
    These vehicles facilitate complex rescues in collapsed buildings, industrial accidents, or natural disasters. The stabilized aerial platform serves as a secure workspace for extricating trapped individuals, handling hazardous materials, or performing precision cuts using onboard hydraulic tools.

  3. Aerial Surveillance and Coordination
    Mounted cameras and thermal imaging systems on the boom provide real-time situational awareness during large-scale incidents. Firefighters utilize this vantage point to identify hotspots, track fire spread, and guide ground teams, enhancing strategic decision-making in dynamic environments.

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