Before using an extension ladder, look it over carefully. Make sure the hooks locking the top section in place are secure, that the shoes (the rubber pads at the base) are firmly attached, and that ...

Due to recent events, I thought it would be a good time to remind you about ladder safety. The lights are up, but soon you will be taking them down and the weather may not be as cooperative as it has ...

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 ...

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 ...