Positioning system for determining an operating position of an aerial device, comprising a mobile distance metering device configured to determine a distance between the distance metering device and a remote environmental surface point and to record the determined distance as distance data, wherein the distance metering device comprises a transmission interface configured to transmit recorded distance data; a mobile terminal comprising a receiver interface configured to receive distance data transmitted from the distance metering device, a memory configured to store dimension data related to physical dimensions of an aerial device, processing means configured for calculating a position and/or a position range of the aerial device within a virtual space from the distance data and the dimension data, and a display configured to display the virtual space comprising a representation of the position and/or the position range of the aerial device within the virtual space.

A vehicle-mounted access system includes a fixed base structure including a plurality of track channels; a plurality of movable hinge carriages configured to move along the plurality of track channels; an inclinable access structure pivotably connected to the movable hinge points and connected to lifting masts by forward tension elements, lifting masts connected to the fixed base structure by rear tension elements and pivotably connected to the fixed base structure; an actuator connected between the movable hinge carriages and the fixed base structure, the actuator configured to move the movable hinge carriages to raise the distal end of the inclinable access structure via the forward tension elements, the lifting mast, and the rear tension elements.

A vehicle-mounted access system includes a fixed base structure including a plurality of track channels; a plurality of movable hinge carriages configured to move along the plurality of track channels; an inclinable access structure pivotably connected to the movable hinge points and connected to lifting masts by forward tension elements, lifting masts connected to the fixed base structure by rear tension elements and pivotably connected to the fixed base structure; an actuator connected between the movable hinge carriages and the fixed base structure, the actuator configured to move the movable hinge carriages to raise the distal end of the inclinable access structure via the forward tension elements, the lifting mast, and the rear tension elements.

A fire apparatus includes a chassis, axles coupled to the chassis, a turntable rotatably coupled to the chassis, and an aerial ladder assembly pivotably coupled the turntable. The aerial ladder assembly includes a first ladder section extending longitudinally, a second ladder section extending longitudinally, and a support slidably coupling the second ladder section to the first ladder section such that the first ladder section supports the second ladder section. The support facilitates longitudinal movement of the second ladder section relative to the first ladder section between an extended position and a retracted position. The support is pivotably coupled to the first ladder section.

A fire apparatus includes a chassis, axles coupled to the chassis, a turntable rotatably coupled to the chassis, and an aerial ladder assembly pivotably coupled the turntable. The aerial ladder assembly includes a first ladder section extending longitudinally, a second ladder section extending longitudinally, and a support slidably coupling the second ladder section to the first ladder section such that the first ladder section supports the second ladder section. The support facilitates longitudinal movement of the second ladder section relative to the first ladder section between an extended position and a retracted position. The support is pivotably coupled to the first ladder section.

A portable ladder system pivotally mounted to a ladder support member that is configured to be removably secured to the edge of the bed of a truck trailer. The portable ladder system can be mounted to multiple locations along the edge of a bed and does not need to be mounted to a traditionally constructed stake pocket. The portable ladder system can be quickly and easily attached in a locked fashion and detached from the bed without the use of tools.

A portable ladder system pivotally mounted to a ladder support member that is configured to be removably secured to the edge of the bed of a truck trailer. The portable ladder system can be mounted to multiple locations along the edge of a bed and does not need to be mounted to a traditionally constructed stake pocket. The portable ladder system can be quickly and easily attached in a locked fashion and detached from the bed without the use of tools.

Positioning system for determining an operating position of an aerial device, comprising a mobile distance metering device configured to determine a distance between the distance metering device and a remote environmental surface point and to record the determined distance as distance data, wherein the distance metering device comprises a transmission interface configured to transmit recorded distance data; a mobile terminal comprising a receiver interface configured to receive distance data transmitted from the distance metering device, a memory configured to store dimension data related to physical dimensions of an aerial device, processing means configured for calculating a position and/or a position range of the aerial device within a virtual space from the distance data and the dimension data, and a display configured to display the virtual space comprising a representation of the position and/or the position range of the aerial device within the virtual space.

Positioning system for determining an operating position of an aerial device, comprising a mobile distance metering device configured to determine a distance between the distance metering device and a remote environmental surface point and to record the determined distance as distance data, wherein the distance metering device comprises a transmission interface configured to transmit recorded distance data; a mobile terminal comprising a receiver interface configured to receive distance data transmitted from the distance metering device, a memory configured to store dimension data related to physical dimensions of an aerial device, processing means configured for calculating a position and/or a position range of the aerial device within a virtual space from the distance data and the dimension data, and a display configured to display the virtual space comprising a representation of the position and/or the position range of the aerial device within the virtual space.

A fire apparatus includes a chassis, axles coupled to the chassis, a turntable rotatably coupled to the chassis, and an aerial ladder assembly pivotably coupled the turntable. The aerial ladder assembly includes a first ladder section extending longitudinally, a second ladder section extending longitudinally, and a support slidably coupling the second ladder section to the first ladder section such that the first ladder section supports the second ladder section. The support facilitates longitudinal movement of the second ladder section relative to the first ladder section between an extended position and a retracted position. The support is pivotably coupled to the first ladder section.