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How do aerial platforms work?
Aerial platforms, with three deployed at the Luton fire, are vital tools for tackling blazes in tall or difficult-to-reach buildings. They allow firefighters to direct water from above, gain better vantage points, and rescue people from height, significantly improving firefighting effectiveness and safety.
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