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Originally Posted by Lakesrider
Vehicles being called she dates back to the days of wooden ships. Always called she. ...
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The gender identification is a cultural thing. In Asia, ships are "He."
Ladder trucks can be used for more than reaching high buildings. There are some houses built on high embankments. They will be accessible by the tower truck for evacuation purposes. The narrow driveways and back roads will be limited to standard engines and crews.
Also, the same could be said for brush fires in similiar terrain. A quick response by a tower truck could knock down a blaze before it spreads.That's why most tower trucks have nozzles on top now.