scope:

This part of this European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for safety and performance of firefighting and rescue service vehicles as designated in EN 1846-1:1998. Further requirements for aerial appliances are contained within other European Standards (see EN 1777, Hydraulic platforms for firefighting and rescue services - Safety requirements and testing, EN 14043, High rise aerial appliances for fire service use - Turntable ladders with combined movements - Safety and performance requirements and test methods and EN 14044, High rise aerial appliances for fire service use - Turntable ladders with sequential movements - Safety and performance requirements and test methods).