Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur call attention to what many might overlook: how the initial concept of a new aerial device might neglect the accommodation of a smart complement of ground ladders.

Because the fire service mission is ever evolving, the fire apparatus that we operate have changed and grown as our role has expanded. Sometimes, changes in size and maneuverability don’t align with ...

On Dec. 28, 2020, the FDNY responded to a structure fire in Bay Ridge where crews ultimately made a few rescues. The incident was caught on video, showing the responding units arriving and going ...

This is a question often asked of firefighters regarding their preferred role on the fireground. Though a fun debate, there are many departments that do not have the luxury of dedicated truck ...