What is it like to climb a 100' Aerial Ladder?

May 28, 2015

Tonight’s Company drill is aerial ladders. This video was shot by a member a few years back, climbing our ladder truck at Taylor Farm Park in Norwalk CT.

If this is something you would like to try, you should volunteer today!

Climbing Ladder 3

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New Canaan Fire Co., No. 1

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Battalion Chief Orio Palmer was well known through the FDNY not only for his unique first name, but being one of the most knowledgeable and fittest men in the department. As men from Ladder 15 worked to free a group of civilians out an elevator trapped in the 41st floor he pushed ahead, making his way to the 78th floor. Being one of the first firefighters to land on the 78th floor, out of breath and gasping, he was able to relay over the radio at 9:52AM “Battalion 7... Ladder 15, we’ve got two isolated pockets of fire. We should be able to knock it down with two lines. 78th floor numerous 10-45 Code Ones”... The #343 men and women who gave their lives on 9/11 never questioned, never halted, never doubted that they would all go home at the end of that day. And that is why we will #alwaysremember and #neverforget. ... See MoreSee Less

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New Canaan Fire Co., No. 1 New Canaan Fire Co., No. 1 is in Norwalk, Connecticut.

2 weeks ago

This morning, members assisted Norwalk Fire with flying the American flag for the 19th annual 9/11 memorial CT United Ride. @ Norwalk, Connecticut ... See MoreSee Less

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New Canaan Fire Co., No. 1 New Canaan Fire Co., No. 1 is in New Canaan, Connecticut.

1 month ago

Keeping with the theme from earlier this week, last evening Fire Company members drilled on water supply inside the hydrant district. With Engine 1 as our fire attack, Engine 2 established a water supply from the hydrant. Using the hydra-assist to boost pressure and send water to the attack engine. #firefighter #volunteerfirefighter #watersupply #newcanaan #newcanaanct #06840 @ New Canaan, Connecticut ... See MoreSee Less

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What is it like to climb a 100' Aerial Ladder?

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