Able to reach up to 23 floors, they
are currently the tallest rescue platforms in the UK.
The 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London, Vincent Keaveny, will
inspect one of the ladders, which will be fully extended, at the Mansion House
where the Lord Mayor's Parade will start on Saturday 13th November
2021.
The three super high-rise aerial vehicles will be deployed across London by the
Brigade for a wide range of tasks including aerial monitors to put water on
buildings from height, high-level lighting, extraction, and as observation
platforms. Previously aerial appliances with higher reach ladders were
unavailable on a chassis size which would allow the vehicles to navigate
London's streets.
Commissioner of London Fire Brigade Andy Roe said: "I am very grateful
for our partnership with Freemasons of London which has enabled two 64m ladders
to join our fleet. The ladders are the tallest in the UK and will improve our
ability to respond to a variety of incidents by allowing us to reach greater
heights and will improve our observational awareness.
"Each of the vehicles has a rescue elevator to safely and quickly transport
firefighters and casualties to the ground from height, be able to deliver 2,500
litres of water per minute at any height.
"On behalf of the London Fire Brigade, I express my gratitude to Freemasons of
London and all of their members who have raised an extraordinary amount of
money to fund vehicles that will help us protect Londoners."
Sir Michael Snyder, head of the London Freemasons added: "On behalf of
every London Freemason, I am delighted that we have made this donation in
support of the London Community. These extended height aerial vehicles
will help better equip the busiest fire and rescue service in the
country. London Masons are proud to support the London community and help
make London a safer place to live and work, it follows successive appeals to
purchase a state of the art Cyberknife for Bart's Hospital, five rapid responder
cars for the London Ambulance Service, and the recent two million pounds
donation to help fund London's badly needed second Air Ambulance".