Aerial Appliances
The LFB uses two main types of aerial appliances: the aerial ladder platform (ALP) and the turntable ladder (TL). Based on the Mercedes-Benz Econic chassis, they are used for high-rise fires and rescues, aerial water dousing and other specialised requirements.
The fleet consists of four TLs and seven ALPs, with five more ALPs kept spare as reserves, and one used at the Brigade's training centre.
The ALP's platform can carry up to four firefighters and reach a height of 32 m; a monitor in the cage can deliver up to 2,400 litres of water per minute.
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Aerial ladder platform (2007)
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Turntable ladder (2007)
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Hydraulic platform (1996; replaced by 2007 ALPs)
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