aerial ladder
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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A swift-water rescue team deployed a helicopter, lowered inflated firehoses and positioned an aerial ladder to allow responders to secure the man and bring him to safety before transporting him to a hospital for evaluation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026
Atop the aerial ladder of a bright red fire engine, a firefighter wrangles a hose.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
No one was hurt, but several fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were needed to bring the fire under control, which broke out on the last day of term.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025
The developers have also agreed to provide funding for an aerial ladder truck for the Yucaipa Fire Department, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2024
The fire service said some of the closures are needed to allow its specialist vehicles, such as its aerial ladder platforms, to to move around freely.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024
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