Truck 1, Plano Fire , 2 man Ladder & Tool Carry

This 2 man carry is a quick way to get a 24' ext ladder, 16' roof ladder, 2 chainsaws, hooks, etc... to the structure. While the Driver is getting his airpack on, the OV (outside vent) guy begins stacking the ladders. Notice the OV guy opens the roof ladder hooks before they pick up the stack. In a pinch, this entire set up can be dragged by 1 firefighter by allowing the hooks to hold the ext ladder in place. Just pick up the other end of the roof ladder and get it where you need it. Some chiefs won't like you dragging the ladder, but the people hanging off of the balconies won't care how you get it there. We perform the carry like this when on-scene units have already indicated a "need" for vertical ventilation, otherwise the driver begins stacking the ladders while the OV guy is completing his 360 walk around & shutting off utilities.

*On our truck, the other 2 truck members take fans to the front door and begin search operations.
Why 2 chainsaws? After the Officer and "irons" guy have completed their search they can assist the vent team w/o having to return to the truck. They know that there will always be a 2nd chainsaw and hook at the base of the ladder.

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[slapshotism]

You should be shot with a ball of your own shit! First of all these are your brothers and sisters trying to just get some different ideas out on video! No one said you have to like them or agree. I know I know you sound like a two twenty to me. Quick to respond about how you are bad ass and everyone else is stupid. Really, you should just relax and take it all in. If you actually were a paid prof. with 16 years on the job you would be less likely to be so cirtical of others. Nice day!

[jreyestexas]

@slapshotism Thanks Bro! Be safe!

[ajax631090]

they forgot to see if there arms are straight by standing on the first rung to see if it is at the correct angle

[Chief041]

jmajik171 your comments say it all. Which is EXACTLY why:

1. Fire Depts get law suits slapped on them each year and they have to restructure SOPs

2. Why several hundred firefighters are killed or injured. Just because your buddies say its okay to do , does not mean you do it. This is why we have firefighter unions to protect ourselves from Depts looking to save a penny {IE. 2 man truck crew} Vs doing it the correct and safe way !

[rangerman375]

This building they can work off the roof ladder... the next one they didn't video, they grab the pickhead to sink in so the saw man has somewhere to stand... the next one is an excessive pitch so they grabbed the 35 and ran it up from the ground matching the pitch... the next one the driver put the stick up... no need to argue, take what you think is good and screw the bad... just do what you do at your house, safe. No structure's worth one of us.

[FireMedicGiddy1]

@bugguy905 That's what we do!

[mutualaidsupplies]

@slapshotism

That is just an idiot statement all around. If you are not critical of others and yourself then that is when you get injured or killed ! We are here to learn from our mistakes and be better firefighters, NOT down right ignorant for safety. Moron.

[bugguy905]

@eng14ine or the flat head ax slammed in the roof as a place to put your foot when your venting a roof a spike does the same thing ... this is a cool pic and having the irons also would help .other then that it is a good video

[ProudVolunteer19]

Wow that is very useful! I'm definitely going to recommend that.

Some people need to cool it. It's only a suggestion of a smart way to work effectively on the fire ground.

Great vid

[jmajik171]

Hey mutant aids supplier, Im sure (with your vast amount of knowledge and sand certifications) your have REAL truck experience and have a BETTER way of getting a 2 man vent. team to the roof. You surely haven't offered one up. This works and if the Chief of a Dept. checks off on it, DO IT! THe last time I checked the CITY not the NFPA will be paying the benefits. I also could not find a vent team being killed from a ladder carry, although your Jelly doughnut a#* might be the first. Good Day

[bugguy905]

I would rather start it when i am up on the roof and have it slip out of my hand then be climbing a ladder and soemthing happens and the brake comes off and you have a live chair saw . it is to me the safest way to do it is to sart it on the ground for a few secounds know it works and then stop it climb to the roof and then restart it . might take a few extra secounds but we all need to try to do things around the fire ground a little safer. we can learn from many. Thank you and GOD BLESS