Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Ladders”
In part 3 of the fire truck tower ladder training video series, “Training To Perform Under Pressure” instructor, Steve Ripley, A.K.A. “Rip”, instructs firefighters how to navigate hazards when on the fireground. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Let’s talk about the tower. Alright. It’s a beast of a truck. Aluminum ladder. Big bucket. Nice working area. Alright, so we’ll work off this today. …
In this series of fire truck tower ladder training videos, “Training To Perform Under Pressure” instructor, Steve Ripley, A.K.A. “Rip”, provides firefighters non-verbal communication skills for the fireground when working with an aerial apparatus. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Hand signals. What do we think this means? Lower or come down. If that mic’s not working, I want to use my hand signals. …
In this fire truck tower ladder training video, “Training To Perform Under Pressure” instructor, Steve Ripley, A.K.A. “Rip”, instructs firefighters through a cone tapping drill that helps operators establish the necessary skills they need to be precise with an aerial bucket. This drill is useful for rescues, navigating small areas or performing technical rescues. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: This one here is …
In this structure fire training, When Things Go Bad, Inc. Instructor, Paul Capo teaches firefighters how to safely headfirst bailout of a building using a hook 2 grab 4 firefighter ladder technique. Proper firefighter ladder maneuvering technique results in quicker escape from the building avoiding a firefighter rit team response. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: This is called the hook 2 grab 4, …
This firefighter training video provides fire hose management training. Lead-Stretch-Advance Instructor Leo Meli teaches firefighters how to efficiently handoff fire hose while being on a firefighter ground ladder. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Everything’s blown out from the second floor apartment. So we’re going to utilize the adjacent apartment. Ladder goes out. The biggest thing to think about is we want to send …
This structure fire training teaches firefighters how to safely deploy ground ladders in a two-man team. Proper firefighter ladder deployment results in quicker fire suppression and victim rescue. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: When you’re going up, at some point your foot is going to move and that ladder is going to slide. So, whether you’re raising it or lowering it, put your …
This firefighter training video provides firefighter ladder maintenance training. Firefighters learn how to replace the butt spur of a ground ladder. Proper firefighter ladder maintenance extends the life of the ladder and makes deployment easier. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So, if you ever notice when you go to throw a roof ladder or a 24 sometimes they will skip. Alright, why do …
This structure fire training teaches firefighters how to safely deploy ground ladders by themsleves. Proper firefighter ladder deployment results in quicker fire suppression and victim rescue. Below is the transcription of this firefighter training video: VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: This allows me to position in the spot where I can see and if I’m a little bit heavier on my back foot …
In this fireground training video Magic City Truck Academy, LLC instructor Clay Magee teaches firefighters solutions to stabilize ground ladders when dealing with uneven roofs and terrain. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Ladder on gable side, right? Gonna have issues. Anybody know the way to take this issue away? Now it’s stable, right. On this pitch. What am I worried about? Sliding off. …
In this firefighter training video, Magic City Truck Academy, LLC instructor William Knight teaches firefighters how to climb off the fire truck aerial ladder and on to a firefighter ground ladder while navigating over a parapet wall. Proper firefighter ladder training results in quicker and safer fire suppression. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Going over parapets presents some very unique challenges. If it’s …
