The roof rope is more than just a rope for a riding position on an apparatus. For decades, it’s been known as one of the highest risk and lowest frequency operations for firefighters in the Northeast.

COOS BAY — Over a dozen local firefighters participated this week in a hands-on technical rope rescue course at Shore Acres State Park in Coos Bay where they learned a variety of life-saving skills.

PANAMA CITY — Some local firefighters in training spent Tuesday learning the ropes. Technical Rescue Team instructors hosted their rope rescue course Tuesday afternoon alongside the Panama City Fire ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Crews with the Zoneton Fire Protection District joined firefighters from Shepherdsville, Zoneton and Southeast Bullitt Fire Departments Monday to train for rope rescues. The ...

Take 30 young men and women ranging in age from 14 to 18 years old, from 13 different fire department junior firefighter/Explorer programs, bring them together for seven hours a day for five days ...