The pros and cons, both operationally and in design, of the different aerial devices. Important decisions your department must make before designing your next aerial ladder in order to purchase a rig that will fit your needs will be discussed. Topics include deciding on mid-mount vs. rear-mount vs tiller aerials and whether an elevated platform is beneficial. Presenters will also discuss how to best equip and lay out your apparatus so that tools, ladders and components are easily accessible while making sure the rig is mission-ready based on response needs.

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