r/Firefighting • u/BaptismByFire Western MA FF/Paramedic • 2d ago

General Discussion New ladder truck adjustment

What's up guys, my Dept. just got a new mid-mount platform 100' ladder. I was trained on a 105' rear-mount platform ladder. I know there's gonna be a learning curve on the transition, but for the truckies out here, what differences on set-up can I look forward to?

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u/the_falconator Professional Firefighter 1d ago

Pull past the house to put the turntable right at the 1-2 corner, kick the front end out and you can get a nice scrub area on all of side 1 and side 2. Make sure your engine company is pulling up further to give you plenty of room.