What is another word for hook and ladders?
Pronunciation: [hˈʊk and lˈadəz] (IPA) 
Hook and Ladders are firefighting apparatus used to reach height in order to rescue people during emergencies. Synonyms for Hook and Ladders include Aerial Ladders, Turntable Ladders, Ladder Trucks, Tiller Trucks, Tower Trucks, and Snorkel Trucks. Different firefighting departments use different types of ladders depending on the nature of their work, the height of the structures in their jurisdiction, and the equipment they have. While all synonyms for Hook and Ladders have their specific features, each one is designed to get firefighters up to high places and access buildings quickly, safely and effectively during an emergency. Whatever the type of ladder, it comes in handy for firefighting purposes.
