Glendale firefighters take the climb to overcome any possible fear of heights

Even in a normal year without COVID-19, firefighters in training have to overcome a lot of challenges before putting on the gear and taking that first official call. One of those hurdles is making sure they aren't afraid of heights.

It’s a test every firefighter has to pass in Glendale, and that's climbing a ladder on top of their truck that stretches about 100 feet into the sky.

[hawkinatorgamer]

There would not be courage, without fear. Bravo to these firefighters being courageous, thank you for what you do heroes.

[firestream]

Leaning back when you have a leg lock is scary enough.
This dude stood up and leaned back!

[theshield]

1:35 I would die of a heart attack if I leaned that high, Omg

[aydenburris]

This isn't as scary as it looks honestly. I used to be terrified of heights, typically around 15-20 feet it would bother me. After doing a 100 foot ladder that fear tuned into excitement. I've climbed a ladder like that maybe 2 or 3 times and I think it's a lot of fun

[brianbice]

I’ve had a fear of heights since I got stuck on a mountain near the zoo when I was a kid.

[Damnto]

i always wanted to be a firefighter but I knew I wasn`t made for it.... can`t even go 7ft up without quiting

[mathewmccurry]

I have a fear of falling I could do that the problem is walking across stuff without a railing or standing near an edge and feeling like ur gonna fall I believe that ladder climb aint the best fear of heights test id trust the ladder and gear 🤷🏻‍♂️

[rovtomacruz]

after many acrophobia tests, will I no longer be afraid of heights?

[TheMykle]

Wait .... I just want to spray the hose

[jjtmmjjmm]

Honestly that’s not that bad especially being tied off, when your in a real situation holding somebody or carrying loose gear that’s when it gets scary

[fern]

Does anybody know the exact make and model of the fall arrest system used? You can see it at 1:35 but I can't make out the brand. Thanks

[chefbakes]

I’m in bed watching this I almost shi**ed my self when he did the trust for his equipment

[lance]

I would have a full on panic attack, there’s no way I could do it 🤣🤣

[Justaeuropeanman]

As a roofer I can say that climbing that ladder is light work for me lol

[tylermorine]

Wait hold on, you guys got harnesses? we climbed it with nothing lol

[Papi.Labouche]

Gonna climb a skyscraper this weekend and I also did my fire exam so in theory if I can do the skyscraper this will be cake 😅 (I’m still nervous)

[tekcah]

I want to be a fire fighter but I have a fear of high places. I dunno what to do.

[earlrussell]

You must love Jehovah your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. You must love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus the anointed is Lord! Repent and be baptized and believe the Gospel.

[THE__PUG__MAN]

Please repent of your sins, the kingdom of God is at hand. Turn to Jesus Christ and ask Him for help if you haven’t already. If you have work on making your relationship stronger with Him. And for those of you looking for a sign. Here It is

[TheBaldyheed]

Why do fire fighters always act like they know everything. It not something that gets you over a fear of heights at all otherwise we would all just climb a big ladder and cure ourselves, ! It exposes your fear of heights and then from there you can try and master that fear