Mike Ciampo

When we hear this sequence of words - raise, rotate, and extend - we think back on our initial training in aerial operations for the movement of the aerial or tower ladder.

Walking into the firehouse and glancing at the company's riding assignment board, I had to chuckle: Written above our unit designation was "The Con Ed War Years" (Con Ed is an abbreviation for our local gas provider and "The War Years" relates to the famous fire years of the past).

Mike Ciampo shares some details on forcible entry.

Always use caution at vacant buildings. Slowing down our aggressive tactics and performing a continuous size-up can often prevent injuries and tragic events.

As winter winds down, most of us can say we had a chimney fire or two over the winter months.

Use this victim removal method when a windowsill is high or the victim is hard to lift, writes Michael N. Ciampo.

Running the roads all night long is very common for us on the eve of Thanksgiving.

You can perform the pull back method of roof cutting on roofs that are sheathed with tongue-and-groove decking and plank decking.

The structures that still have these windows can present problems for occupants seeking a means of egress and for firefighters attempting to gain entry.

Across the country, firefighters use different tools to perform truck company operations. Mike Ciampo has an overview.