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GLC-LFB Turntable ladder overturned on roadway

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GLC-LFB Turntable ladder overturned on roadway

Lack of stability at speed and when manoeuvring very occasionally resulted in fire engines overturning, because of the relatively high centre of gravity (loading) of the turntable ladder

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1985 Accident Accidents Eighties Engines Fallen Flip Georgian Gravity Kensington Lack Ladder Ladders Manoeuvring Overturned Queens Roadway Speed Stability Terrace Turned Turntable Firefighting Flipped Overturning


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In this striking photograph from the London Fire Brigade's archives, a GLC-LFB turntable ladder is seen overturned on a roadway, a grim reminder of the occasional risks and challenges faced by firefighting crews during emergency responses in the 1980s. The high center of gravity of these turntable ladders, combined with the need for speed and precise maneuvering during operations, made them susceptible to overturning. The image, taken in the Kensington area of London, shows the red fire engine with its turntable ladder extended, lying on its side in the middle of the road. The ladder, which was designed to provide access to high-rise buildings and other hard-to-reach areas, appears to have been in the process of being turned when the vehicle lost stability. The scene is chaotic, with onlookers gathered around the fallen engine and debris scattered across the road. The turntable ladder, a staple of firefighting services during the 1980s, was a crucial piece of equipment for firefighters in London's densely populated areas, particularly in the Georgian terrace housing common in the city. However, the design's lack of stability at high speeds and during tight maneuvers made it a potential hazard, as seen in this unfortunate incident. This photograph, taken in the late 1980s, serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and challenges faced by firefighters during emergency responses and the importance of continuous innovation and improvement in firefighting equipment design.

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