Dual bi-fold gates open outward, providing unsurpassed access to the platform, 24” wide openings on rear mount models and 23.5” on mid-mounts. The outward opening doors make rescue efforts easier and safer.

The platform interior has a generous 21 square feet of working area on a rear mount, 20 square feet in a mid-mount, plus a generous outer deck area. The platform floor is open grip, non-slip for maximum firefighter safety and is protected by a full heat shield underneath.

The front platform corners are angled at 45 degrees for improved placement alongside a structure. The rubber bumper strip protects the platform in the event of contact with another structure.

Whether it’s for training or a real emergency, a 500 pound rappelling arm is an excellent addition to any Ferrara platform. The arm swings out perpendicular to the platform face and creates a safe, sure path for fire rescue personnel to rappel down.

When the rescue is complete, the arm swings back parallel to the platform face and creates a stokes mounting bracket. Tie down clips and straps are also provided as part of the rappelling arm system.

The platform control station is at the front-center of the platform so the operator may easily view the effect of water streams, the position of the platform during close building work and to position personnel for rescue operations.

Ferrara’s Platform Speed Selector provides slow, medium and high speed settings for smooth operations. The operator can shift the platform’s speed setting while moving the aerial ladder, making it extremely easy to position the platform next to a building. The platform controls are electric and the base controls are direct hydraulic for maximum reliability and responsiveness.

Backed by a 10 year warranty on the waterway and seals, Ferrara’s aerial platform waterway is built tough. Constructed from heavy duty steel that is hot dipped galvanized, polished and then chrome plated, it’s designed to give you years of dependable service.

Ferrara’s platforms will flow capacity at any ladder or monitor configuration, always with a 500 pound tip load. When not flowing water, Ferrara’s platforms are rated at an impressive 1000 pounds.

Our platforms are available with a variety of scene lighting, in both 12 and 120 volt. Popular choices are dual 120 volt quartz lights (landing lights) under the platform and 120 volt removable tripod lights on the back of the platform. Other options include 12 volt HID lights, spot/flood lights and remote control spot lights on the platform face.

If you want to see what’s going on when no one is in the platform, have us install a color camera with an LCD monitor on the turntable.