⚠️ Ladder Safety Saves Lives for Firefighters Falls during ladder operations can cause serious injuries or fatalities. High-risk conditions — smoke, unstable surfaces, heavy gear, and time pressure — make every step critical. 🦺 Prevention Measures: • Inspect ladders before use • Ensure correct angle and secure placement • Maintain three points of contact • Use safety harnesses or fall protection • Regular training and drills A firefighter fall is a stark reminder: ladder safety isn’t optional —

#WFRD members reviewing techniques and tactics for firefighter survival and RIT (Rapid Intervention Team). A majority of a firefighters job is saving others in need. This training focuses on how to save one of our own firefighters if they were to become missing, trapped, or injured. | Winchester Fire and Rescue Department