r/Firefighting • u/FolkAndThrottle • Jun 19 '25

General Discussion Any thought about this truck ?

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It came out on Radio-Canada news

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u/Emtbob Master Firefighter/Paramedic Jun 19 '25

How long is that ladder? Europe uses aerials that are short and carry very little else. The model can work very well since it can get places traditional aerials can't get to.

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u/InboxZero Jun 19 '25

70'

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u/Emtbob Master Firefighter/Paramedic Jun 20 '25

Forgot to ask, what's the capacity for the bucket?

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u/InboxZero Jun 20 '25

Roughly 350lbs but it depends on the type of host vehicle and other options.

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u/Emtbob Master Firefighter/Paramedic Jun 20 '25

350 isn't enough to effect a rescue. I suppose it's a usable amount, but I don't feel comfortable without being able to put a firefighter and a civilian in there.

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u/mancheva Jun 20 '25

350 isn't enough to carry half the volunteers i know...

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u/ForeAlarmGolf Jul 31 '25

350 is with a 15:1 safety ratio. So it's fail point is ~5000lb but with the safety ratio built into it, they say it can hold 350lb. Just like life safety rope only being rated to 2 person load even though the fail point is 9000lb

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u/No-Guidance1328 Jun 21 '25

450wet 500dry from their website