Ground ladders are one of those pieces of equipment that we are required to carry on every engine and truck. We are also expected to know how to select and use them. Although apparatus carry ground ...

Ladders are essential tools, but they can be dangerous. This illustrated guide will guide you through the basics of safely using yours.

Western Taney Fire – Western Basic Ladder Techniques. Not all tactics are one size fits all and you are encouraged to test these tactics to fit your apparatus and personnel.

One of the most challenging situations that any fire company can face is arriving on the scene of a working fire and finding one or more victims trapped in imminent peril. It doesn’t happen often; for ...