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 ...

People who respond to fires are often considered adrenaline junkies or thrill-seekers. Regardless of whether we get more satisfaction from putting the “wet stuff on the red stuff” or whacking a hole ...

To carry a ladder safely, carry it at the midpoint over one shoulder, with the front end slightly elevated. If you want to pick fruit, trim branches, paint a ceiling, build a pergola, hang a birdhouse ...

During the past decade, there has been an increased emphasis on firefighter health and safety. This is probably most evident with the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation’s 16 Life Safety ...

Your fire department has just determined it is time to replace the 1995 100-foot quint rear-mount ladder with a new apparatus. The current vehicle is equipped with 158 feet of portable ground ladders ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- The Target Zero monthly safety focus topic at the depot for June is fall prevention and ladders. The two subjects go hand in hand, as the proper use and maintenance of a ...