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, ...

Because the fire service mission is ever evolving, the fire apparatus that we operate have changed and grown as our role has expanded. Sometimes, changes in size and maneuverability don’t align with ...

Firefighters operating at a working fire need to know that there is a secondary means of egress available to them before an emergency arises. Portable ladders are a quick and easy way to provide this ...

Need a ladder upstairs? Lugging a standard extension ladder through the house is awkward and cumbersome. And if you want to take a standard extension ladder with you in the car, you have to lash it to ...

Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. Appropriate precautions can reduce the risk significantly.

Sometimes you just need a step up in life. Literally. Thanks to this Target ladder deal, you can now grab a sturdy, 4-step folding ladder with handrails for only $44.99. It was originally $128.99, ...

When do you need a portable Jacob’s Ladder? We don’t know, but apparently [mitxela] doesn’t want to leave home (or the laboratory) without one. So he built a portable unit that works for a few minutes ...

A Jacob´s ladder is a favorite project of high voltage enthusiasts. It makes a visually attractive and fun display of a high voltage electrical arc climbing a pair of electrodes. [Keystone Science] ...

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — An F-16 Viper pilot’s flash of inspiration amid frustration turned into a win in the annual Air Force innovation competition known as Spark Tank, where he beat out 137 other ...

This program provides guidance on the selection, inspection, safe usage, and care of portable ladders to protect individuals from the hazards associated with their use.