My question is this: I understand FDNY has often utilized this effective tactic when necessary and many are done without the media's attention in OMD's and some smaller buildings where the operation occurs very quickly in initial operations. in Manhattan about 15 years ago (NY Fire Patrol) They reused the same roof rope to make a second grab. I was witness to an FDNY roof rope rescue with Lt. and the ability to make or not make "roof rope rescues" during hi-rise fire operations. I don't want to get long winded regarding policy/procedure etc. you'll remember that a civilian jumped from a 18th floor balcony to escape the fire. If many have you have read the recent story of the hi-rise fire in Long Beach, CA. This is not an issue of a department wanting to meet only the "minimum" standards, but wanting to be proactive in its' safety program, so that "everyone goes home". Yes we sound the roof, yes we work on roof ladders (even on flat roofs), but, as evidenced by recent incidents, we as firefighters can still go through the roof, or the entire roof can become unstable due to improper storage of contents by the building occupants.Īdditionally, we are being called upon to perform rescues from tall structures, not nescessarily roofs, where fall protection and securing of victims is required. ![]() We are wanting to have a bit of added security in the event of a firefighter going through the roof. But the ability of working from the platform on a flat roof of a commercial structure is not practical. The issue of working from the platform is not an issue for a pitched roof. ![]() Do we need Class III or is there another or better option? We are eager to comply with the standards, but we only wish to purchase it only once. What class harness is appropriate for use during roof operations, while secured by Life Safety Rope to an Aerial Platform. We are looking to purchase the appropriate equipment for use during roof operations for fall protection. Finally moving into the 21st Century with firefighter safety.
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