It seems pretty simple, but one of the first steps in performing successful ventilation is having the appropriate tools to complete it. With the constant changes in building construction, ladder crews ...

In this installment of the series, I am going to discuss a modification frequently made to a halligan or a six-foot New York (NY) roof hook to aid in horizontal ventilation from the floor above or ...

MOTIVATION: Ventilation is an essential element of almost any firefighting operation. Removal of smoke, heat, and hot gases can make is easier to see potential victims, reduce potential harm to ...