A popular method to determine the best load for a rifle is to develop a "Ladder Test." Here's why you should consider a different path.

A pre-1991 aerial ladder with a 200-pound vertical tip load. In 1991, the NFPA 1901 Standard was revised and upgraded, which caused manufacturers to change the designing of aerial ladders.

Spartan Emergency Response® introduces Smart Reach™ Multi-Stance™, the patented new Smeal® ladder and outrigger control system.

Spartan Emergency Response has introduced Smart Reach™ Multi-Stance™, a patented new Smeal® ladder and outrigger control system that offers increased versatility and functionality.