The roof rope is more than just a rope for a riding position on an apparatus. For decades, it’s been known as one of the highest risk and lowest frequency operations for firefighters in the Northeast.

The basis of this article is to show that engine and truck companies with limited rope and rope hardware can still affect a successful rescue. All it takes is a little outside-the-box thinking and an ...

New recruits for the Grand Junction Fire Department spent two days this week practicing live fire and rope rescue techniques, training alongside current firefighters. “These are folks that have ...