Like many firefighters, I always look at buildings as though I were sizing them up for firefighting operations. One building construction technique that always intrigued me is the metal pitched roof.

The proper ventilation of attic areas is a very important design consideration. If implemented correctly, proper ventilation methods can help ensure the maximum service life of roof assembly materials ...

Clean air vents are one of the simplest ways to protect your indoor air quality, keep energy bills in check, and extend the ...

The roof position is one of the most difficult and dangerous, yet it’s also critical. Roof firefighters are the eyes and ears of the incident commander (IC), as well as all of their brother and sister ...

In last month’s column (“Truckie on a Hot Peaked Roof ,” March), I addressed peaked-roof structures that truckies commonly encounter while running around atop a fire building. Understanding these roof ...