An 81m aerial platform for the Lotos Refinery
Lotos Straż, a fire service of Grupa LOTOS in Gdańsk, Poland has received an 81m Bronto F81HLA aerial platform, making them the owners of one of the highest firefighting platforms in the European Union. The Bronto F81HLA is the newest addition to LOTOS…
Eaton system solution eliminates boom bounce on aerial fire trucks
Booms on aerial fire trucks are subject to oscillation, also known as boom bounce, due to quick movements and disturbances such as wind, the flow of pumped water or individuals on the ladder. Further magnification of this oscillation occurs as…
Launch of Fundraising Appeal for London Fire Brigade Aerial Appliances
At a launch ceremony on Thursday in London’s Freemasons Hall, Sir Michael Snyder, the Metropolitan Grand Master presented the first instalment of a £2.5 million funding pledge from London Freemasons to Steve Apter, London Fire Brigade Director of Safety and…