Pleasantville Tower Ladder 5

[grumpyff 1,159]

While passing through Pleasantville today, I spotted the new Tower Ladder 5, a 2010 KME 95'. Here are a couple quick pictures I was able to take while crews were familiarizing themselves in the operation of the tower ladder. Once the weather improves I will return to take some better photos.

Starting with the driver's side:

Edited February 6, 2011 by grumpyff

[grumpyff 1,159]

rear 3/4 shot

showing the width of the boom

[grumpyff 1,159]

spread of the outriggers

officer's side

hope these are a nice teaser until better weather and better placement

[osufire90 18]

great shots! I have always wondered, what is the purpose of that blue strobe light on the end of the tower?

[FFBlaser 24]

great shots! I have always wondered, what is the purpose of that blue strobe light on the end of the tower?

It's so the operator can see where the bucket is in bad weather or smokey conditions. Cheers!

[thomaspaine 1]

thanks "grumpy", glad you spotted us playing in the rain. looking forward to your next shots!

[JBE 328]

Looking forward to better weather as well. I need to get out and about in Westchester.

[grumpyff 1,159]

yeah, as mentioned I want better photos of PLeasantville TL-5, and some pictures of Thornwood's new Sutphen Engine, E-88. I saw one cell phone picture, its black over yellow. Anyone from Thornwood OTA? PM me to set something up

[PFDRes47cue 653]

Thanks for posting some pictures! I can not wait to get back from school and spend some time checking out the new TL-5. From the pictures I have seen and from what people back home have told me, it seems to be a real nice truck.

great shots! I have always wondered, what is the purpose of that blue strobe light on the end of the tower?

It's so the operator can see where the bucket is in bad weather or smokey conditions. Cheers!

Some departments are having there new ladders outfitted with an LED ribbon light that runs the length of the ladder for this purpose. It also helps with vision while walking up the ladder in heavy smoke. From my experience, this has been a great help.

For example...

A few different views of the running lights on Potsdam FD's new Tower 5 (Photos property of Potsdam FD)

Edited February 7, 2011 by PFDRes47cue

[ptwatson 82]

Beautifull truck! Best of luck to Pleasantville with it!

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

Beautiful truck, when is it expected to be in service?

[x635 4,066]

Looks awesome! Long time coming for Pleasantville, hope they have many drama-free filled years with it!

What was the final dispostion with the old TL-5 (Spartan/Baker)? Was it sold to another department?

Thanks K for the photos!