13-02-2025
Fire service introduces faster, more efficient rescue vehicle
Carlisle East Fire Station has introduced a brand-new Turntable Ladder appliance, replacing its long-serving Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP) with a more advanced and efficient model.
The upgraded vehicle is now in operation, enhancing fire and rescue capabilities across Cumbria and beyond.
A spokesperson for Carlisle East Fire Station said: 'Out with the old and in with the new.
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'Our brand-new turntable ladder is now on the run and protecting the communities of Cumbria and further afield.'
The new appliance boasts a range of improvements designed to make rescues faster and safer.
Among the key upgrades is a much quicker and smoother operation, reducing response times and allowing firefighters to carry out rescues with greater efficiency.
The new model also features an increased cage capacity, rising from 325kg to 500kg, making it more suitable for rescuing multiple casualties and transporting heavier loads.
The turntable ladder is also equipped with cage-mounted thermal imaging cameras, allowing crews to locate missing persons and detect hidden dangers in building fires.
There are also improved lighting capabilities and greater outreach, enabling firefighters to access areas that the previous ALP could not reach.
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The station's spokesperson added: 'The new turntable ladder provides significant improvements in safety, efficiency, and capability.
'These features will help us deliver an even better service to the communities we protect.'
