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 ...

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 ...