A ladder that is too long or too short will often force us to work off an angle that can be unsafe and bigger ladders will often require more manpower to place and raise them. Ladders are one of the ...

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.

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

When it comes to safety, either on the job, in the home or on the go, it isn’t something to take lightly. The same is true for ladder safety, which is why in the month of March, the American Ladder ...

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 ...