How do those fire trucks with the 100 foot ladders not tip over?

May 27th, 2008 | by Michael |
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Nathan525 asked:



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  1. 5 Responses to “How do those fire trucks with the 100 foot ladders not tip over?”

  2. By Isabel T on May 28, 2008 | Reply

    they dont tip over because they are always leaning on a buliding.

  3. By jcgimp11 on May 30, 2008 | Reply

    Outriggers.

  4. By risanav on May 31, 2008 | Reply

    Counterweights!

  5. By versantly on Jun 1, 2008 | Reply

    they are balanced at the bottom of the trucks with stands. visit your local fire dept and have the guys show you everything.

  6. By ? on Jun 2, 2008 | Reply

    Fire trucks don’t tip over when the tower is extended because four “outriggers” come out of the truck. Two in the front and two in the back on each side. Also so the truck doesn’t roll, most fire companies put wheel chocks on the wheels. Hope this helps your question

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