FDIC 2017

[firescooby]

I agree, I wasn't overly impressed with the 110' platform. I remember last year looking at the 107' stick. They had it setup full extended straight out to the side. The ladder was bouncing alot as people where climbing up and down to look at the controls. Personally I'd rather have the second axle and set of outriggers.

 

The new 108 rear mount from Stuphen was different. Has ALOT of overhang beyond the rear axles. Will have horrible rear cramp angles.

 

We were out there looking at stuff for a new rescue we are specing. The Duluth, Mn rescue from Custom Fire and the MVP rescue pumper that Ferrara had there were probably 2 of the best laid out, best use of space trucks I've seen.

 

Also looked at different ladder trucks. I wasn't fond of the RK ladders that Rosenbauer uses. After messing with the E One trucks they had on display, I was pretty impressed with them but we are a couple years out for replacing ours. I have several pics on my phone that I havent gotten off yet to post.

On the Sutphen SLR108, the rear most compartment is "optional" and would give a lot better departure angle.