Top 5 firefighting ladder/roof near misses of 2012

'Visiting firefighter' fall through roof during training

Belgian firefighters visiting Detroit crews to see them in action fall through a roof of a burning building while on a call.

Ground ladder collapses, crew falls

While trying to access a buring home's roof for ventilation, the ladder suddenly gives way, sending two firefighters to the ground.

Sudden roof collapse

While tackling a fire on a rooftop, Michigan firefighters narrowly escape when the roof unexpectedly gives way. 

Firefighter near miss on roof

A firefighter is rescued through a hole in the roof after he ran out of air during an interior attack. 

Firefighter hit by window

This firefighter escaped serious injury when he was struck by a falling window while descending a ladder.