In the May 2025 issue of Firehouse, we discussed roof rope operations and what those types of incidents bring to the table (“Roof Rope Operations and Training ...

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.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – On Sept. 26 and 27, approximately 20 Letterkenny Army Depot firefighters joined several Chambersburg Fire Department firefighters to complete a rope rescue training course in ...

Alton Fire Department engineer Cliff Holshouser grimaces as he works to pull himself back up Tuesday in a rope rescue training session held from the top of the St. Clare's Hospital parking garage in ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Crews with the Zoneton Fire Protection District joined firefighters from Shepherdsville, Zoneton and Southeast Bullitt Fire Departments Monday to train for rope rescues. The ...

SETROPES Division announces all 20 Sea Cadets successfully completed a demanding nine-day rope rescue training. Officials said, "The depth and breadth of the curriculum—from foundational skills like ...

PITTSFIELD — While most people looked to escape the heat Tuesday morning, over a dozen firefighters from across the state gathered outside McKay Street Parking Garage practice their technical rope ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Tri-Township Fire Department is going the extra mile to keep the community safe. Firefighters have been doing technical rope rescue training over the past two weeks in ...

On Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, Randall County Commissioners approved a plan to bring in world-renowned Ropes that Rescue (RTR) to conduct specialized training for Randall County firefighters and others ...