aerial ladder

noun

1. an extensible ladder used for reaching heights, especially from a hook-and-ladder truck.

aerial ladder

noun

1. a power-operated extending ladder mounted on a fire engine Also calledturntable ladder

Example Sentences

Firefighters used four water bowsers, two aerial ladder platforms, and a high volume pump to tackle the flames.

From BBC

Fire crews were unable to use their aerial ladder to deal with the blaze because it was not safe to do so in the stormy weather.

From BBC

The developers have also agreed to provide funding for an aerial ladder truck for the Yucaipa Fire Department, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

A fire service spokesperson said an aerial ladder platform had been deployed at the scene to deal with the "significant fire".

From BBC

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent four fire crews along with an aerial ladder platform and a welfare unit.

From BBC