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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Defensive Strip Ventilation Operations
Ed Hadfield reviews some considerations for defensive strip operations and problems with new multifamily construction.
The Dangers of Roof Additions
Your department must have a mechanism to notify firefighters regarding dangerous building conditions before the fire and during the incident.
Two Dead in Bronx (NY) Apartment Fire
FDNY crews were dispatched just after 5:30 a.m. to the building near the intersection of East 242nd Street and Barnes Avenue.
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Arson Suspect Arrested After Massive CA Apartment Fire
More than 100 Los Angeles Fire Department members responded to 2800 W 7th Street at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday after being called to the scene by police.
Beware of the Mansard Roof
Drew Smith offers his views on the tactics and strategies when fire crews are confronted with this common roof construction.
Dozens Evacuated, Displaced in UT Low-Income Community Fire
A fire at a former motel in Richfield, recently converted into low-income housing, displaced 70 residents and caused a roof collapse.
Dramatic Video Shows Chicago (IL) Crews Attacking Raging Rooftop Fire
The extra-alarm fire broke out in a three-story, single-family home in the 2400-block of North Washtenaw Avenue at about 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Training Minutes: Carrying a Portable Saw Up a Portable Ladder
Mike Ciampo of the FDNY demonstrates different ways of carrying a portable saw up a portable ladder for roof operations.
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.
TX Firefighter Injured After Falling Through Roof at Bus Company Fire
A Houston firefighter suffered injuries after falling through the roof after losing his footing at the incident Thursday night.
Main Street Memo: Roofs
Joe Pronesti, Chris Tobin, and Lex Shady examine some critical considerations for firefighting operations on roofs of aging downtown buildings.