I remember back when I was riding the back step it could be fairly scary at times. With the condition of the streets, there were many times when your feet were not on the back step; instead, you would find yourself in mid-air. The brothers all helped each other but putting an arm around the back of the brother next you.
Question is: what was it like riding the side of an aerial back then? Did you feel the street conditions the same way. In my memory the men were further apart and could not help each other. Never rode with a truck company but I know there are many on this site who did.
I also remember when our rig was hit by a speeding car while we were responding. The jolt to us on the back step was amazing; fortunately no member was injured.
Question is: what was it like riding the side of an aerial back then? Did you feel the street conditions the same way. In my memory the men were further apart and could not help each other. Never rode with a truck company but I know there are many on this site who did.
I also remember when our rig was hit by a speeding car while we were responding. The jolt to us on the back step was amazing; fortunately no member was injured.