There are many ways to position yourself on a peaked roof in order to open it up–some certainly better and safer than others. The method you choose should be based on several factors: the pitch of the ...

Ground ladders play an integral role in truck company operations; we use them on nearly every fire call and on many other emergency calls. Unfortunately, the number and length of ground ladders ...

Working on a roof can be a dangerous task. Roof hooks can make it a little safer, and help you avoid an embarrassing moment in front of your friends, family, or work-mates. Roof ladder hooks allow you ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've taken a road trip lately, you've likely noticed the highway populated with a steady flow of recreational vehicles. If you rode ...

Let’s say that your department’s apparatus fleet plan this year calls for the replacement of Truck 4, which is a 2005 100-foot quint rear-mount ladder, with a new rig. Truck 4 is equipped with 158 ...

Which roof ladder hooks are best? Climbing a ladder can be scary and unsettling at the best of times, but it’s even worse when you have to climb large heights like onto your home’s roof. There isn’t a ...