Canton (St. Lawrence) - Fatal Working Fire 10/8/2010

[PFDRes47cue 653]

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Photos from a fatal fire in Canton, NY on 10/8/2010. Canton FD was assisted by Potsdam FD, Morley FD, and Renselaer Falls FD.

[helicopper 1,050]

Just curious - what's the rationale for using a tower ladder at the same elevation as a ground ladder (see pictures, it looks to be nearly fully extended but at zero angle).

[Bnechis 3,961]

Just curious - what's the rationale for using a tower ladder at the same elevation as a ground ladder (see pictures, it looks to be nearly fully extended but at zero angle.

In most cases it is easier and safer to operate from the bucket than being on a ground ladder. Also most buckets bring additional equipment & lighting.

[Fireman488 57]

Just curious - what's the rationale for using a tower ladder at the same elevation as a ground ladder (see pictures, it looks to be nearly fully extended but at zero angle).

Fairly common tactic.

Many times you will see tower ladder buckets at sidewalk level, especially at taxpayer fires, when master streams are needed. Many GPMs (gallons per minute) coupled with easy/safe operation.

[helicopper 1,050]

Thanks for the info.