Around many firehouses, there’s talk of a syndrome that many newer members fall prey to-the 2/20 syndrome. Firefighters who have this syndrome have been in the business for two years, but think they ...

When it comes to using ladders on the fireground, there seems to be a lot of information in fire service textbooks that doesn’t really correspond to how we actually use ladders. On our truck company, ...

One of the most underutilized and readily available tools we have on the fireground is the portable ladder. There are many uses for the portable ladder, including: using them to access the floor above ...

Working on a roof can be a dangerous task. Roof hooks can make it a little safer, and help you avoid an embarrassing moment in front of your friends, family, or work-mates. Roof ladder hooks allow you ...

Just about every fire apparatus carries ladders. Certainly, ladder companies have a whole assortment of various sizes, while engines often carry just a couple. Firefighters use ladders for a number of ...

Stepladders come in several sizes; the three most popular sizes used by homeowners are 4, 6, and 8 feet. Regardless of the ladder size, the following safety rules apply: • First, when opening a ...

Which roof ladder hooks are best? Climbing a ladder can be scary and unsettling at the best of times, but it’s even worse when you have to climb large heights like onto your home’s roof. There isn’t a ...