Ground ladders play an integral role in truck company operations; we use them on nearly every fire call and on many other emergency calls. Unfortunately, the number and length of ground ladders ...

Over the years, fire departments long have recognized the importance of carrying portable ground ladders on their apparatus. Engine company units typically have been equipped with a minimum of three ...

One topic that I haven’t touched on in a while is design consideration of where to mount ladders on a pumper and aerial. First of all, according to NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, ...

Ladder injuries are one element of sweat equity you may not hear about on home-improvement shows. While human error may explain some of the roughly 175,000 emergency ...

ATLANTA — Channel 2 Action News has learned there is a problem with a number of Atlanta’s fire trucks. The city says seven of 20 extension ladder trucks don’t work right now. Channel 2′s Dave ...

Learning how to use a ladder safely can keep you out of harm's way or even save your life whether you're painting your house or cleaning your gutters. If you'll be up on your roof, follow our advice ...

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 ...

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