Fire Services Department - Turntable Ladder / Aerial Ladder Platform
Characteristic
Both Turntable Ladder (TL) and Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP) are used for rescue operation at high levels. Besides rescue operations, TL is also used in fire fighting operations as a water tower and a surveillance tower where necessary. The current version of Turntable Ladder (52 m) is a computer controlled turntable ladder with lift and light rescue cage. It has modular construction rear body with 4 lockers, 2 on each side. ALP is an aerial equipment similar to a major snorkel but with a telescopic ladder at the side of the telescopic booms. It has a telescopic main boom and an articulated upper boom. It has the working cage house on the deck behind the crew cab and a working height of 53 m or 42 m depending on the type of ALP.
Facilities
TL (52 m) - computer controlled turntable ladder of 52 m working height with a wireless operation controlled lift, detachable rescue cage, permanent water pipe at the uppermost ladder section, ladder top with standing platform, remote controlled water monitor, closed circuit b/w camera with wireless transmitter, b/w monitor at operator's console with receiver, etc ALP (53 m / 42 m) - electronic turntable ladder of 53 m or 42 m working height with a wireless operation controlled lift, ladder top with standing side-folding platform etc
Application Forms
Organisation
Fire Services Department
Contact
Divisional Officer (Corporate Services)
How to Apply
Send in the application form at least 7 clear working days in advance of the filming date with information on the location, date, time, story of the film, scenes to be taken and nature of the activities.
Fees
Fire Services Department premises
$6,870 for the first 4 hours (basic charge), $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block and a refundable deposit equal to the fees payable.
| Per 2 hours (minimum hiring period) | |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic platform/Turntable ladder | $1,860 - $3,460 |
| Major Pump (appliance) | $1,100 |
| Ambulance | $250 |
| Fireboat | $6,320 - $31,400 |
| Fire Services members for the operation of the vehicles, fireboats and equipment | $590 - $1,520 |
Transportation and fuel consumption costs incurred are to be charged separately.
All fees are to be paid before filming.
Remarks
- Applications are subject to operational considerations.
- When approval is granted, the applicant is required to sign an agreement to indemnify FSD for any damage or loss arising from the provision of service.
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.