[quote name='Kyle' timestamp='1302797150' post='434629']
I hate to keep on with the stupid comments, but ladders on the left? Is it to allow for more space in deployment and use in narrower streets and alleys?
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Yes, narrow car clogged streets. If you search back far enough in this thread or the Alexandria thread you will find discussion of who first introduced it. When you deal with narrow streets that are parked on both sides if you stop in the middle of the street you take out the entire street and don't leave a lot of room for the pump operator. If you pull toward the curb to give more room on the pump side of the unit then you dump your ladder if you need it on top of a car. If its on the pump side you dump the ladder into clear territory where you can easily access the ladder. You can always go wtih the traditional ladder placement on the officer side recessed but then you lose compartment space.
I hate to keep on with the stupid comments, but ladders on the left? Is it to allow for more space in deployment and use in narrower streets and alleys?
[/quote]
Yes, narrow car clogged streets. If you search back far enough in this thread or the Alexandria thread you will find discussion of who first introduced it. When you deal with narrow streets that are parked on both sides if you stop in the middle of the street you take out the entire street and don't leave a lot of room for the pump operator. If you pull toward the curb to give more room on the pump side of the unit then you dump your ladder if you need it on top of a car. If its on the pump side you dump the ladder into clear territory where you can easily access the ladder. You can always go wtih the traditional ladder placement on the officer side recessed but then you lose compartment space.
Dave McClung
Arden Hills, Minnesota but....
my heart is also back in Northern VA, especially Alexandria.
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Arden Hills, Minnesota but....
my heart is also back in Northern VA, especially Alexandria.
All pictures are taken by me and subject to copyright.
No picture taken by me may be copied or linked without my
express permission.
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