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Positioning Mid-Mount Towers on the Fireground
The tower is a versatile and operationally sound piece of apparatus, but without proper training, preparation, and practice, it becomes a roadblock on the fireground.
Forcible Entry from the Tower Ladder
Mike Ciampo offers alternative forcible entry tactics for when firefighters are operating inside the tower ladder bucket.
Chicago Firefighters Battle 2-11 Alarm Fire from the ‘L’
Fire photographer Tim Olk shared some photos of Chicago firefighters operating defensively at a 2-11 alarm commercial fire at 47th & Prairie.
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FDNY Crews Rescue Infant from Two-Alarm Apartment Fire in Brooklyn
Eleven people were also injured in the fire, which happened on Moore Street in Williamsburg just before 2 a.m. Thursday.
Cold-Water Rescue from Rapidly Sinking Truck
During a nor’easter, the Stamford (CT) Fire Department responded to rescue two occupants trapped in a pickup sinking into a river.
Pierce Celebrates the 200th Sale of the Ascendant 100-Foot Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower
The historic purchase was made by the West Babylon (NY) Fire Department.
Extending the Tower Ladder’s Reach
In the case of coming up short with a tower ladder, there is an evolution that firefighters should drill on so they can increase the…
Training Minutes: Cutting from the Tower Ladder Bucket
In this episode of Training Minutes, Mike Ciampo reviews some tips on cutting operations from the tower ladder bucket.
Photos: IN Firefighters Respond to Abandoned Motel Fire with Reported Entrapment
Indianapolis (IN) firefighters were joined by units from Decatur and Wayne Township to battle a fire in an abandoned motel.
The Tower Ladder: Tactical Tips for Playing Offense While on Defense
Mike Ciampo offers lessons learned with a tower ladder.
Training Minutes: Tower Ladder Bucket Positioning
In this firefighter training video, Mike Ciampo and company share some tips on positioning the tower ladder bucket, including details for flat roofs and dealing…
