One of the most challenging situations that any fire company can face is arriving on the scene of a working fire and finding one or more victims trapped in imminent peril. It doesn’t happen often; for ...

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, ...

Werner's easy-operating extension ladder features a patent-pending lift-assist technology that helps the end-user comfortably raise and lower the ladder’s fly section. The Werner GLIDESAFE Extension ...

During the past decade, there has been an increased emphasis on firefighter health and safety. This is probably most evident with the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation’s 16 Life Safety ...

The extent of technical rescue and other support services that are provided by a department can affect the extent of the tools and equipment that are carried on truck company apparatus. Some ...

Developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), this mobile app is designed to increase safety when using extension ladders. The interactive app features a multimodal ...

Whether you’re cleaning gutters, installing a new ceiling fan, or painting a new room, you’re going to need a ladder to get the job done. There are a lot to choose from, including step ladders for ...

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 ...