As the vista roof, or now commonly called ... Seconds—even milliseconds—count in the fire service. Rapid deployment of portable ground ladders should be an urgent priority when fire apparatus ...

A 16-year-old's quick thinking and bravery could be the reason a neighbor and her children are still alive after they became stuck on their roof during a fire.

WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. BURNELL SAYS HE GRABBED THEIR LADDER AND CLIMBED TO HER. HERE’S WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO DO. BACK UP ON THE ROOF FOR ME. OKAY. I’M GOING TO HELP YOU DOWN.