FF Lee McCumiskey of Westbourne Green Watch shows us around the 42m aerial ladder platform (ALP) based at the station. Visit www.dwfire.org.uk for more about the Service.
We really owe these firemen a great deal of thanks and respect for all the work that they do - I am so amazed at the people who cause these men violence when out on a call all I can say to then is "You never know when you need them" Think before you stop them doing a great job
Incredible video of its use and explaining the safety aspects of everything to keep crew and appliance safe. I was lucky enough to go into one of these many years ago in a Dennis Bronto Skylift when it was called the Strathclyde Fire and Rescue service and it was an amazing bit of equipment.
Brilliant demo Lee. Thoroughly enjoyed watching that. Things have certainly changed since I was in the job in the 70's! Pumps and pump escapes were the mainstay in Essex with the odd HP, foam tender and rescue vehicles scattered about at key stations. Well done again on the demo and big thank you for all you lads and lasses do. 👌
Thank you for the video it was very interesting too see how the European aerial platform is different from the American aerial platform. That would be a great video if they could be compared side by side.
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Thank you for producing this video, with a toddler in lock down seeing an ALP on screen is the best they are going to get! My question after seeing this is, why does the ALP require it's wheels off the ground? I understand suspension is soft and locking systems would add extra complexity so would not be installed, but surely having an extra six points of contact to the ground would add a fail safe performance: if for example an out rigger failed? I appreciate there must be logic, but I'd love to know what it is. Thank you again!
Danger of rolling, putting lateral stress on the outriggers, and also it would make it very difficult to equalise the ground pressure. Imagine if the slope of the ground put most of the weight on one wheel.
Just turned 51 years old , I hope i can train as a Fireman, me London , where i am bexleyheath , there real High rise Flats , and this , ALP , would be great to use .
Great informative video! I was wondering if evacuating at full height would people be trusted to climb down the ladder or is this a safety concern (I’d expect the latter)?
Well done for referring to Stn ground, many people call it Stn area, which is not the same thing. It's never a vehicle though, it's an appliance. Knock off & make up.
Do u have piped air on the alp so the firefighters are able to breath air rather than in cylinders ,I mean something they can plug their ba's into on the cage ?? 😎👍
We really owe these firemen a great deal of thanks and respect for all the work that they do - I am so amazed at the people who cause these men violence when out on a call all I can say to then is "You never know when you need them" Think before you stop them doing a great job
Incredible video of its use and explaining the safety aspects of everything to keep crew and appliance safe. I was lucky enough to go into one of these many years ago in a Dennis Bronto Skylift when it was called the Strathclyde Fire and Rescue service and it was an amazing bit of equipment.
Must say. That was an awesome video, especially the demonstration of the 7 degree pitch at the end. Great machine!
Great insight into how an ALP is used by our brilliant F&RS personnel, thank you.
What a fantastic piece of kit - providing I never have to go up it. Great job presenter.
Brilliant demo Lee. Thoroughly enjoyed watching that. Things have certainly changed since I was in the job in the 70's! Pumps and pump escapes were the mainstay in Essex with the odd HP, foam tender and rescue vehicles scattered about at key stations. Well done again on the demo and big thank you for all you lads and lasses do. 👌
A very informative and interesting video demo. It is comforting to know what level of rescue can be performed. Thanks to all involved.
Thank you for the video it was very interesting too see how the European aerial platform is different from the American aerial platform. That would be a great video if they could be compared side by side.
The BEST fire service video on the internet. Really interesting and informative. Thank you very much for posting it.
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excellent video. Really appreciate the effort and time that has gone into this
Awesome aerial. Rosenbauer certainly are the business!
Fantastic video. Really informative. Thanks.
What a excellent piece of kit.
Nice, we have the Vema at Torquay but its showing its age now.
Fantastic video, please do more.
An interesting and very well presented video thank you
You are all hero’s thank you.
Absolutely amazing appliance modern technology at its finest seasons greetings everyone 🙏💙😊👍
Thank you for producing this video, with a toddler in lock down seeing an ALP on screen is the best they are going to get! My question after seeing this is, why does the ALP require it's wheels off the ground? I understand suspension is soft and locking systems would add extra complexity so would not be installed, but surely having an extra six points of contact to the ground would add a fail safe performance: if for example an out rigger failed? I appreciate there must be logic, but I'd love to know what it is. Thank you again!
Danger of rolling, putting lateral stress on the outriggers, and also it would make it very difficult to equalise the ground pressure. Imagine if the slope of the ground put most of the weight on one wheel.
Nice bit of kit
Long time since your Staffs days
Are there special procedures for very windy conditions?
Just turned 51 years old , I hope i can train as a Fireman, me London , where i am bexleyheath , there real High rise Flats , and this , ALP , would be great to use .
Yeah good vid enjoyed that
Great video . Are your ALPs crewed as part of the watch or are they jump manned ?
Such a huge difference between this and American ariels
Great informative video! I was wondering if evacuating at full height would people be trusted to climb down the ladder or is this a safety concern (I’d expect the latter)?
The operator would lower them to the ground in the cage with them
Only seems like yesterday they ran an AEC merryweather TL.
A really fascinating video, thanks for your time in uploading, is the unit spinning in the cage a wind indicator?
Phew how
When are Wiltshire getting one of these? Dorset seems to get all the new kit 😕
There is one at Salisbury and one at Swindon - 32 metre
Westbourne had this issued to them because of the many high University accommodation blocks we have in town
ALP or pump truck
Mine is ALP
Well done for referring to Stn ground, many people call it Stn area, which is not the same thing. It's never a vehicle though, it's an appliance. Knock off & make up.
Brilliant......... giz a job 😁
Do u have piped air on the alp so the firefighters are able to breath air rather than in cylinders ,I mean something they can plug their ba's into on the cage ?? 😎👍
This is when you see the term ‘partners’ doesn’t apply! Fire and Rescue totally separate.
some reach !
Bring that truck to london they need it more than ur small town
London have 11 ALPs and TLs of their own .