Attic ladder

An attic ladder (US) or loft ladder (UK) is a retractable ladder that is installed into the floor of an attic and ceiling of the floor below the attic. They are used as an inexpensive and compact alternative to having a stairway that ascends to the attic of a building. Also, Fire departments carry attic ladders on fire apparatus for use to locate and extinguish fires in attic spaces.