What is another word for aerial ladder?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡əɹɪəl lˈadə] (IPA) 
An aerial ladder, also commonly known as a fire ladder or ladder truck, is an essential piece of equipment for firefighting teams and rescue services. There are several synonyms for the term aerial ladder which are often used interchangeably. Some of these include:
1. Ladder Truck
2. Aerial Apparatus
3. Tower Ladder
4. Snorkel
5. Cherry Picker
6. Aerial Platform
7. Elevating Platform
8. Boom Ladder
9. Aerial Device
No matter what term is used, the function of this crucial piece of equipment remains the same - to provide firefighters and rescue teams with access to high-rise buildings, roofs, and other hard-to-reach places in order to extinguish fires or help those in need.
