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.

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 ...

Rescue personnel used a ropes system to bring up a stranded hiker at Signal Mountain on Tuesday afternoon. The Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to 108 Signal Point Trail regarding a female ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Over a dozen Longview firefighters donned rappelling gear and faced the challenge of rope rescue training at the Gregg County Courthouse Tuesday. Longview Fire Department ...

SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - The Saginaw Fire Department conducted its monthly technical training session with the special operations team at the department's training facility. The team practiced high ...