Vehicles - Hydraulic Platforms

HYDRAULIC PLATFORMS FOR ELEVATED RESCUE

A Hydraulic Platform (HP) is a large fire appliance used for of effecting rescue from high rise tower blocks and other tall buildings. It is essentially a large crane fitted with a caged platform which can be hoisted to heights well over 30 metres in some cases.

The platform is raised to windows or balconies to rescue stranded persons. The appliance is also capable of pumping water and as such occasionally these units are also used to direct hose reel water jets into a fire from an elevated position.

The ALP range includes fire fighting and rescue platforms from 18 to 60 m working height, complete with high technology for electronics, checking and mixing devices.

ALP from 18 to 37 m

ALP from 42 to 60 metres