There are many ways to position yourself on a peaked roof in order to open it up–some certainly better and safer than others. The method you choose should be based on several factors: the pitch of the ...

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Around many firehouses, there’s talk of a syndrome that many newer members fall prey to-the 2/20 syndrome. Firefighters who have this syndrome have been in the business for two years, but think they ...

When you need to clean your gutters or your roof, owning a ladder will help you avoid the cost of outsourcing the task. Unsurprisingly, owning a stable ladder that is the right height makes all the ...

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One of the most underutilized and readily available tools we have on the fireground is the portable ladder. There are many uses for the portable ladder, including: using them to access the floor above ...