That function was reserved for the tillerman (the man that sits at the top steering position at the rear of the aerial ladder).
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Tillerman
//ˈtɪləmən//
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The driver in the back is called the tillerman. The tillerman steers the rear wheels, allowing the truck to turn onto narrow streets and alleys.
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