In structures with no basement, the first-floor unit will be at ground level, making the 20′ ladder too tall for a second-floor window. In this situation, a 16′ roof ladder would be ideal.

Jim McCormack offers a step-by-step approach for conducting a ground ladder rescue of a downed firefighter, explaining the specific roles of the interior and exterior teams.

The ladders shall also be secured to the ground or the area being accessed so the top of the ladders do not become side-loaded. The ladder can also be used in rope rescue as a friction device.

Crews did a good job with ground ladder placement at this fire in a three-story, ordinary construction apartment complex. First- and second-arriving ladder companies must carry a good assortment ...

Q: What's the safest way to prop up the feet of an extension ladder on uneven ground? A: There is no truly safe way to do this. The best solution is to use a product like Little Giant ladders with ...

Ensuring the Bradley County Fire-Rescue department’s 60-foot ladder truck can actually access its proposed new building on ...

Automatic leveling: Place the ladder on uneven surfaces and the leveler adjusts to find level. The accessory system automatically levels the ladder up to 8.5 in. without having to pick up the ladder.

The leveling pedal is then depressed and the ladder’s weight will help to level the base. The base is adjusted as required by depressing the right pedal and sliding the ladder or by using the ...