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One of the most precarious moments in vertical ventilation operations is the transition on or off the roof from/to the ladder that got you there. Loss of balance, disorientation due to smoke/fire conditions, wet/icy roofs, movement of the ladder, and...
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Situational Awareness is a critical skill for survival in every aspect of firefighting, but particularly on the roof. Consider the environment: working at height, limited entry/egress, above the fire, questionable structural stability, powerful saws, decreased visibility, the list goes on....
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You can’t take the lethality and uncertain reality of the fireground for granted. There is nothing safe about firefighting, and attempts to make it so only serve to dull the senses of those thrust into its precariousness.
Sometimes the best option is the one standing right in front of you-literally. Meat anchors aren't a "by the book" technique but they are often times the best and most efficient solution.
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"Where there's rope, there's hope" Read about the importance of rope in any situation and why you should always have it on hand!
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