A mechanic on the turntable is it?
Three members of the department in the platform?
We would never allow members in the platform if a mechanic was "testing" the aerial.
It appears that whoever set the truck up didn't know what they were doing, be it a mechanic or a members of the department. Interlocks should keep the aerial from being raised or move either left or right. If they were able to retract the aerial then I would suspect the out riggers returned back to earth.
There is a great danger of twisting or buckling the frame on this truck and if the platform has fallen, leaving it in this street load will make it fall.
If the mechanics are going to play with a costly ride as this, then no fire members should be in the platform.
Hopefully there isn't any damage done. I would hope that this department would get some from a certifiable aerial ladder testing firm to come in and test this ride before allowing it to be used as an aerial device.
Three members of the department in the platform?
We would never allow members in the platform if a mechanic was "testing" the aerial.
It appears that whoever set the truck up didn't know what they were doing, be it a mechanic or a members of the department. Interlocks should keep the aerial from being raised or move either left or right. If they were able to retract the aerial then I would suspect the out riggers returned back to earth.
There is a great danger of twisting or buckling the frame on this truck and if the platform has fallen, leaving it in this street load will make it fall.
If the mechanics are going to play with a costly ride as this, then no fire members should be in the platform.
Hopefully there isn't any damage done. I would hope that this department would get some from a certifiable aerial ladder testing firm to come in and test this ride before allowing it to be used as an aerial device.
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
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