Aerial configuration for a mid-mount fire apparatus

A vehicle comprising:

• a chassis defining a longitudinal axis;
• a cab coupled to the chassis;
• a front axle coupled to the chassis;
• a rear axle coupled to the chassis;
• a body assembly coupled to the chassis, the body assembly defining a recess that includes a plurality of angled portions, the plurality of angled portions extending laterally outward at a downward angle away from the longitudinal axis;
• and
• an implement having a proximal end disposed within the recess;
• wherein the plurality of angled portions at least partially facilitate the implement in traveling through at least one of a sweep angle range or a depression angle range:
• wherein the implement includes a ladder assembly;
• wherein the vehicle is a rear-mount fire apparatus or a mid-mount fire apparatus;
• wherein the ladder assembly includes a basket coupled to a distal end thereof;
• wherein the ladder assembly is repositionable such that a platform of the basket is accessible from a ground surface with the ladder assembly in a fully-retracted configuration;
• and
• wherein the ladder assembly is repositionable such that the platform of the basket is positionable 20.3 inches or less above the ground surface without extending the ladder assembly.