turntable ladder

British

noun

US and Canadian name: aerial ladder. a power-operated extending ladder mounted on a fire engine

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turntable ladder

At its height, 10 fire engines and a turntable ladder were used to tackle the blaze, with residents advised to close all doors and windows.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2023

The operation involved fire crews from Crymych, Cardigan, Newcastle Emlyn, Whitland and Fishguard, a specialist turntable ladder from Haverfordwest, a water bowser from Milford Haven and the Urban Search and Rescue Team.

From BBC ● May 28, 2023

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