Why this San Francisco Fire Department uses handmade wooden ladders:

[msm232 69]

Very interesting story....

http://t.co/mIPpiG4iRI

Stay Safe

[x635 4,066]

Very cool!

[ryguy12fd 33]

Nyack Fire Department (Chelsea and Empire Hook and Ladders) have also been utilizing wooden ladders. Though they don't manufacture their own the history is the same and much closer to home (Rockland County).

[pump305 53]

Many Southern California Depts use wooden ladders.