Using the right ladder is important, especially in the garden. A four-legged folding ladder -- the kind you might use inside the house -- should never be used on soft or uneven ground. And muddy boots ...

Specifying portable ladder packages is part of the initial analysis that must be completed by the apparatus committee. Of the numerous metrics that must be considered when making this analysis, ...

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Over the years, fire departments long have recognized the importance of carrying portable ground ladders on their apparatus. Engine company units typically have been equipped with a minimum of three ...