I've been pointed towards a BBC account of the above 'preparations' which includes a photograph of the 'huge fire engine' - which turns out to be a 'civilian' turntable ladder (30metres) which is to reach over whatever obstruction:-
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One of the engines has a new 30m extending ladder which can be pulled out over inflated emergency exit chutes, enabling firefighters to reach levels that conventional ladders don't reach.
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From:-
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/manchest...00/8929091.stm