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[–]Banned_OnThe_Run 1 point2 points ago


Its pretty common to start the saw up on level ground, lock the blade, put it in idle and climb up the ladder. Rather than try to do it up on an angled roof. I prefer someone be around to foot the ladder for me but sometimes you work with what you got. Obviously Im not going to climb an unsecured ladder if its on concrete or a sleet covered driveway. When to vent a roof is a case by case kinda thing. We'll do it if itll make things better but certainly not every time. Just need to be sure to inspect the integrity and get a report from the interior crew. Note the construction type and how long its been burning for. If its already venting fine through the doors and windows leave the roof the hell alone. That said I always tell everyone to read up on roof ventilation and attend any seminars or conferences on the subject that pop up in your area. Had a Captain from Los Angeles come out last year and speak for a day and he really put things in a new perspective. Those guys are crazy when it comes to venting.

Edit: As seen here