OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002383

Ladder assembly for a fire apparatus

Published: 2026-09-15T19:12:38.387204Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002383
Categories: Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation > Lift Tables and Positioners

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ABSTRACT

A ladder assembly for a fire apparatus includes a base rail, a hand rail, a
first lacing member, a second lacing member, and a gusset. The first lacing
member and the second lacing member extend between the base rail and the hand
rail. Both the first lacing member and the second lacing member engage the
base rail at an interface. Each of the first lacing member and the second
lacing member defines a slot along only a portion of a length thereof.
Portions of the gusset are received by the slot of the first lacing member and
the slot of the second lacing member. The gusset engages the base rail to
reinforce the interface.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002383
Published 2026-09-15T19:12:38.387204Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002383