Aerials and Overcoming Parapets/Crickets
Joseph M. Rock offers some ways that firefighters can more easily transition from the aerial ladder to the roof while traversing parapets and crickets.
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The tower is a versatile and operationally sound piece of apparatus, but without proper training, preparation, and practice, it becomes a roadblock on the fireground.
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Prince George’s County (MD) Orders Five Custom Pierce Fire Apparatus with PACCAR Engines
The new Enforcer pumpers and Ascendant aerial ladder are tailored to navigate the county's diverse landscape and tight roadways.
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This marks the second consecutive multi-year agreement between the parties since their successful contract established in 2015.
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The Colony (TX) Fire Department Purchases New Ladder Tower 100-Foot TDA
The TDA is designed to be compact with the narrow width Spartan Metro Star® chassis and short Ladder Tower trailer/body design.
Firefighter Injured, More Than a Dozen Rescued in D.C. Apartment Fire
DC Fire & EMS received the call for the incident at around 1:40 a.m. for the 5200 block of D Street.
A Methodical Approach to Achieving a Productive Aerial Apparatus Position
Mental preparation is a key component to ensuring that an aerial operator can maximize the potential of the apparatus at an emergency.
Ladder Rung Spacing: Time for a Change?
North American ladders rungs are generally spaced about 14 inches apart; European ladders are generally at about 12 inches.
Creating an Aerial Apparatus Program to Brag About
Your aerial apparatus program begins even before your first department aerial apparatus arrives, Nick Wilbur writes.
Photos: LAFD Firefighters Rescue Patients After Vehicle Crashes into Wash
Rick McClure shared photos of City of Los Angeles (CA) firefighters operating at a technical rescue in the Mission Hills section of the city.