Aerial
Lake Elsinore firefighters asked Southern California Edison to shut power off in the area to prevent the woman from being electrocuted, then used an aerial ladder
Eloy Fire District firefighters ensured electricity to the power lines was turned off before working to free the man
Crews used two ladders; they could not use an aerial ladder truck because of how the trucks arrived and other obstacles, Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief Jay Delaney said
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Chief Jay Delaney said the fact that the aerial ladder truck was out of service played no part in the decision to have many of the residents shelter in place
The new helicopter would be able to drop almost three times the amount of water than the city’s current helicopters can drop
The errant dumping generated questions about whether the department is as yet skilled enough to use the helicopters to fight fires
Captain Nathan Southwick, who battled the flames from the air, captured videos that showed aerial views of the fire, retardant drops and the dramatic change
The firefighter sustained minor injuries, with the most serious being a fracture
Fire officials said the Pierce proposal allows them to reap the benefits of standardization with a company that has had an excellent track record with the city
The chief was denied permission to take the ladder truck, but did so regardless
Fully understanding the aerial is critical for fireground operations and department management
The man was perched 80 feet up in the tree for 25 hours as police in an aerial truck stick tried to talk him down
Officials said the firefighters injured in a ladder truck training exercise were likely never going to return to active duty
All three received workers’ compensation and benefits after the incident; their final day was Jan. 31
It was an extremely close call, but the firefighter escaped the ball of flames uninjured
Niagara Falls firefighters used aerial rigs to rescue several victims; the chief reports found people hanging out the window upon arrival
The move ends the company’s involvement in fire apparatus
The aerial ladder was being tested for certification when a rigger broke; the victim was flown to a hospital with injuries to his head, arm and ankle
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Masive aerials, no LDH hoses and six-person rigs were some of the interesting concepts on display at Interschutz
Many fire history buffs may recognize the Hayes Truck, but here’s a look at the man who brought the aerial rig to life
The firefighters’ lawyer said truck manufacturer Sutphen did not fully disclose the truck’s issues to the department
The firefighter was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery on his toes and appears to be doing well
After a lifetime of building aluminum trucks, E-One rolled out a 105-foot steel tower
The firefighter was thrown against a wall and his helmet fell off; part of a chimney was also knocked loose and fell
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Two injured firefighters were taken to the hospital and released; one other is in the hospital with minor injuries
One firefighter is in critical condition; the others were transported to a hospital, with undisclosed injuries
Technology and innovation are improving safety and functionality at the tip of the ladder
The department will receive six new ladder trucks within the next month to offset the inoperable ones
They were charged $25,000 for improper training and equipment after a firefighter was killed and three others hurt
Firefighters used their aerial to reach the man to expedite the rescue
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