Elevator & Escalator Rescue

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Contains important information for technical rescue members, training officers and fire company members alike. Learn the risks involved in elevator and escalator rescues and how to face them successfully.
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  • The New Otis "Gen2" Elevators

    I have a building in my district that recently had a Otis "Gen2" elevator installed.  This elevator is a counter weight belt driven elevator for a 4 story building.  The system has a back up…

    By Captain Jason Bonds

    Mar 6, 2014

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  • The Firefighters' Emergency Operation K1 Key

    The FEO-K1 is now part of the elevator code for all of North America on new elevator installations since the 2006 version of the ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. What is the situation in your jurisdiction?

    By John O'Donoghue

    Mar 11, 2008

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  • Hydraulic Elevator room on roof!

    We are fairly familiar with the elevators in our jurisdiction and today my Ladder company found something a little unusual.All of the hydraulic elevator rooms I have ever seen have been either on the 1st floor near the shaft or in the basement near the shaft. This is also what I have been taught by…

    By Chad Berg

    Jun 1, 2008

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