02/09/2026
Topic of the day!!!
In the previous video, there was talk about fly in or fly out, and I am now sharing the actual documentation that outlines accepted practices under Duo-Safety ladders.
Identification is key.
Knowing where the ladder is going drives everything. With the halyard on the outside, you can read the building as you approach checking height, smoke conditions (volume, velocity, density, pressure), window type, and most importantly, victim locations. This positioning also allows you to identify victims who may be preparing to jump while you’re throwing the ladder.
🔥We don’t just throw ladders to any window.
We throw them to purposeful windows. Reading the window can tell you whether you’re dealing with a bedroom, kitchen, hallway, or bathroom — and that matters.
🚨Another major consideration is victim removal.
A smooth beam all the way down reduces the chance of a patient hanging up on the bed section, allowing for faster, cleaner removals with fewer complications.
🔥Finally, fly-out allows me to throw the ladder exactly where I want it, without having to flip it saving time and improving tip placement accuracy.
There are a million ways to do a lot of things in the fire service. What matters is purpose. If the method matches the task and is well thought out, it’s the right choice.
Ladders aren’t just ladders they’re tools.
Use the tool in the way that best accomplishes the overall goal.
Hope this helps continue the conversation around fly-in vs. fly-out ladder placement.
