Top Rung

05/26/2026

As Memorial Day comes to a close, we reflect on the true meaning behind today. Throughout this day, we have remembered and honored the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

At Top Rung Inspection & Testing, we are grateful for the sacrifices made to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. We remember those who never returned home and honor the legacy they left behind.

05/21/2026

Spring-season update from the Top Rung crew 🚒 It’s been a busy season already. We’ve been all over the Northeast testing ground ladders, aerials, hose, and pumps for departments and facilities that count on their equipment to perform when it matters most.

One of the best parts of this season has been watching our team grow. We’ve got newer crew members gaining experience fast, and some of our rookies already working toward EVT certification. That’s something we take a lot of pride in.

A lot of miles, long days, early mornings, and plenty of hard work - but we’ve got a solid crew behind it all.

Big thanks to the departments and partners that continue trusting Top Rung season after season. We appreciate every one of you.

Interested in joining the crew?

We’re hiring seasonal positions now: 📩 [email protected]

05/05/2026

100,000 feet. In just ONE month.

The Top Rung Inspection & Testing team is kicking off the 2026 testing season with serious momentum - surpassing 100,000 feet of fire hose tested in the first month alone.

This milestone isn’t just a number. It represents:
✔️ Departments ready for response
✔️ Equipment you can trust when it matters most
✔️ A team committed to safety, efficiency, and getting it done right the first time

Our crews are already covering ground across the Northeast - helping fire departments stay compliant, reduce downtime, and ensure their gear performs under pressure.

Here’s to a strong start and an even stronger season ahead. 💪

04/30/2026

The Top Rung family is keeping Assistant Chief Brian France, Firefighter Tiffany France, and their daughter Mack in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.

When one family in the fire service is hurting, we all feel it. We stand with our brothers and sisters at the Middletown Fire Department and Local 1073 as they support the France family.

If you’re able, please consider helping by contributing to their meal train. Your support - big or small - can make a real difference while they remain at Mack’s side.

Wishing Mack strength and healing, and the France family comfort in the days ahead.

In the early hours of Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Tiffany & Brian experienced a medical emergency no parent should have to endure. Their 4-year-old, Mackinley, was rushed to Connecticut Children's Medical Center with a brain bleed and has been in the PICU. Tiff & Brian have been round the clock at CC...

04/16/2026

REPOST:

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Supporters,

I am reaching out to you today to share some deeply personal news and to ask for your consideration. Jason is currently facing Stage 4 kidney failure and urgently needs a transplant. This is a result of his Lupus diagnosis that he has been living with for the past 16 years. As you can imagine, this has been an extremely challenging journey for our family, and we are now seeking a compatible living donor as his best hope for recovery. (As an O blood type, Jason has the longest wait time from a deceased donor, approximately 7-8 years.)
Throughout his life, Jason has been known for his strong passion to serve his community. Having been a volunteer firefighter for more than 25 years, he has dedicated his time to helping and protecting others. Sadly, he now finds himself in need as he battles this life-threatening condition. I understand this is a personal and significant decision, and our family deeply respects and appreciates any consideration you can give.

If you or someone you know might be interested in learning more about the donation process, we kindly ask that you please contact:

The Center for Living Organ Donors
Hartford Hospital Transplant Services
(860) 696-2021
And
Yale New Haven Transplantation Center
866-925-3897

With heartfelt appreciation,
Kristin DeManche (Jason, Zachary, & Chelsea)
Stratford, CT

03/27/2026

The season is here and the dates are going fast!
Stop guessing and start testing.

✅ Fully Documented
✅ NFPA Compliant
✅ Crew Safety Focused

SCHEDULE YOUR DEPARTMENT NOW: www.TopRungTesting.com or 1-860-434-3443

03/26/2026

Reliability isn’t born on the fireground; it’s built during maintenance.

Annual hose testing is more than a checklist item - it’s a lifeline. We test to failure in the parking lot so it doesn’t happen in a hallway.

Why we do it:
✅ Prevents catastrophic bursts
✅ Identifies "invisible" lining damage
✅ Ensures GPM delivery when it counts
✅ Stays NFPA 1962 compliant

We test today so we can trust tomorrow.
Our testing season is open and the schedule is filling up - book your department today: 1-860-434-3443

03/19/2026

Out in the field with departments across the Northeast.

Top Rung Testing is on-site providing NFPA-required ladder, hose, and pump testing - helping departments stay compliant and mission-ready without disrupting operations.

We make it simple:
✔ One visit
✔ Complete testing
✔ Minimal downtime

That’s the Top Rung difference.

03/17/2026

Your gear works hard. We make sure it works when it counts.

From ground ladders to pump systems, Top Rung Testing provides fast, compliant, all-in-one testing services that keep your department ready for anything.

✔ NFPA-compliant

✔ Efficient scheduling

✔ Trusted by departments across the Northeast

Let’s get your testing on the schedule. (860) 434-3443 or 1-855-SAF-EJLN

02/25/2026

MYTH:
“If it passed last year, it’s probably still fine.”

FACT:
NFPA standards require annual testing because degradation can occur even in lightly used equipment. Environmental exposure, age, and unseen wear can all impact performance when it matters most.

Don’t assume. Verify.

The Top Rung Inspection & Testing teams help fire departments stay compliant, confident, and ready for the call.

📅 Now scheduling for 2026 upcoming testing window:
📞 1-855-SAF-EJLN
🌐 www.SAFEJLN.com

02/23/2026

Is your department ISO-ready - or ISO-exposed?

ISO’s Public Protection Classification (PPC) doesn’t just evaluate what apparatus you have…
It evaluates how well your department maintains, tests, and documents critical equipment.

That’s where many departments get caught off guard.

At Top Rung Inspection & Testing, utilizing our all-in-one-appointment testing and documentation portal, we help firehouses stay audit-ready with:

✅ NFPA-compliant ladder testing
✅ Verified hose testing
✅ Pump performance testing
✅ Clean, ISO-friendly documentation

Because when ISO reviews your files, confidence should already be built in.

YOUR PARTNER ON THE TOP RUNG.

📞 1-855-SAF-EJLN
🌐 TopRungTesting.com