All Videos Tagged Ladders (My Firefighter Nation) - My Firefighter Nation

Looking Back 2010, "A Year In Review"

2011-02-18T00:36:54.218Z

A look back at some of the years activity of the Reading Fire Department. Featuring footage captured by a local news station & from some of the firefight...

Ground Ladder Deployment: HIGH/LOW Technique

2010-11-07T22:52:34.565Z

This video is on an alternate technique for deploying a ground ladder. It's simply a combination of two traditional carries - A straight arm and shoulder. By combining both these positions the ladder is set up for a rapid and smooth transition from the carry to the raise. Properly positioning the fly section before approaching the building and your objective will further increase the overall speed, efficiency and safety of the deployment.

Dale G. Pekel

Reading PA Dual Tiller cams Responding

2010-09-20T02:19:19.051Z

Reading , PA Fire Department response from Ladder 3. The truck is responding to a reported basement fire on 600 block of N. 8th street. There are two views, one from behind the tiller wheel and one from the tiller cab. Upon arrival, light smoke showing from basement, This video shows Ladder 3 outriggers deployment and a hose line pull from Engine

Reading PA Tiller Cab View Responding

2010-09-13T23:39:50.551Z

Reading, PA Fire Department response from Ladder 1 and Reserve Engine 2 (running in place of Engine 3), view from the tiller cab, from the 3rd and Court station to 700 Block of Weiser St. A reported garage fire. First unit on scene (Engine 12) confirmed multiple working garage fires.

Note: Units had to redirect enroute due to a train coming across 3rd…

Box 424, 300 Block N.13th St, Reading PA Tiller dual views

2010-02-22T13:08:21.453Z

Dual views from both the tiller and rear step cams from Reading Fire Department Ladder 3 responding to Box 424 for the 300 Block of N. 13th St. A reported m...