Aerial ladder

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000108",
  "term": "Aerial ladder",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A vehicle-mounted, mechanically extendable ladder used to provide access to or a stream of water to elevated positions. It consists of multiple telescoping sections that are raised and extended by hydraulic power, allowing for rapid deployment at emergency scenes or industrial sites. These devices are rated by their vertical reach, with common lengths for fire apparatus ranging from 75 to over 100 feet, and are governed by standards like NFPA 1901.",
  "synonyms": [
    "extension ladder"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial safety",
  "references": [
    "aerial ladder - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Drehleiter",
    "es": "escalera aérea",
    "fr": "échelle aérienne"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/aerial-ladder/"
}