Posted by Don on October 25, 1998 at 23:50:54:
In Reply to: 1 WORLD TRADE CENTER PHOTO posted by Jay Cirillo on October 25, 1998 at 18:21:36:
: TALK ABOUT SIZE UP, WHY IS THE LADDER UNDER THE ENTRANCE DRIVE OF THE BUILDING? WHAT GOOD ARE THEY DOING THERE? LADDER IN OP FOR FIRE FIGHTING. THE ONLY THING I COULD THINK BEING A FELLOW NYer THERE WAS NO ROOM FOR ANY THING. BUT STILL WHY?
Ladder Companies let the Engine Companies in the block first so they can stretch the line and get a hydrant. The first Due truck probably already put two men on the roof and is taking it away from the roof to vent and enter the fire floor.
You can stretch hose, but you can't stretch ladders. (Former ladder company chauffeur, Ladder 108)