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.
Ground Ladders
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Humpday Hangout: Ground Ladders
Rick Lasky, John Salka, and Paulie Capo talk with Clearwater (FL) Battalion Chief Brian Schonborn about ground ladders.
The Ladder Hinge Method for Above-Grade Rescues
Quintin Pavel reviews the ladder hinge rescue and some operational considerations for firefighters employing this tactic.
The Halyard: The What, the When, and the How
Clay Magee looks at some different setups and recommendations for halyards on extension ladders and how they may impact firefighters.
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Podcast: Tactical Impact
Hosts Jim Silvernail and Jason Hoevelmann talk with guest Anthony Avillo about determining heights for ground ladders and other issues related to fireground tactics.
Ladder Placement Tips and Tricks: Moving Past Minimum Standards
Clay Magee shares some tricks of the trade when it comes to ladders, including tips on ladder angles, tip placement, and balcony rescue scenarios.
Firefighting Basics: Ladder Tip Positioning
Mark van der Feyst examines how ladder positioning can help firefighters gain access for ventilation and rescue—or make a quick escape, if needed.
Drawn by Fire: Hang On!
Don't wait until things go sideways on the fireground to realize you should have trained harder. Illustration by Paul Combs.
Firefighting Basics: Lone Firefighter High-Shoulder Carry and Throw
Mark van der Feyst reviews some considerations for the high-shoulder carry being performed by a single firefighter during fire operations.
D.C. Firefighters Aid Residents ‘In Distress’ at Apartment Fire
D.C. Fire and EMS released video and photos of a response Thursday afternoon in the 1000 block of 45th Street Northeast.
NE Firefighters Rescue Injured Man on Roof of Vacant House Fire
Omaha firefighters rescued an injured, combative man from the roof of a burning two-story house Monday night near 25th & Binney streets.
Escape Plans
Safety should be a paramount concern when firefighters are operating on fire escapes, says Mike Ciampo.