Most fire departments show up to elevator rescues with nothing but basic tools and hope. After training thousands of firefighters nationwide, a dangerous pattern emerges: Departments arriving with roof hooks and hand tools, but zero understanding of elevator systems. 🚨 This reactive approach creates three critical problems: ✅ Increased danger to rescuers AND passengers ✅ Legal liability exposure for the department ✅ Wasted critical time during emergencies Professional departments don't improvis