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 ...

In the domain of construction and maintenance, the importance of using the right equipment cannot be overstated, especially when it involves working at heights. Roof access ladders, often overlooked, ...

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 ...

Vertical ventilation is a critical benchmark of many departments’ fireground operations for residential and commercial occupancies. However, when the roof pitch goes from flat or shallow to steep, ...

The engine company is attempting to advance hoselines into a building. The rescue company is attempting to search for trapped victims. One byproduct of the fire is seriously hindering their efforts.

Anyone who has ever seen me walk on a horizontal, smooth surface would probably compare my gracefulness to that of a child taking his or her first steps. When I arrive at a fire, I often stumble from ...