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Understanding Building Construction Types
Feb 1, 2012 · Randy Frassetto breaks down the differences among the various types of building construction, offering tips about what tactics ladder crews should apply to each type.
Understanding, Anticipating & Avoiding Flashover
Aug 1, 2008 · It goes without saying: Firefighting is dangerous work. Responding, for example, to a compartment fire, firefighters are faced with dynamic, rapidly changing conditions that present a significant ...
Simple Ways to Determine Your Fire Flow Requirements
Feb 1, 2010 · Understanding the needed flow for a particular fire is an essential skill. Homer Robertson reviews two common fire flow formulas and provides drills to help you practice them with your crew.
The Why & When of Ventilation - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
May 1, 2012 · Simply put, we ventilate fire to improve interior conditions and to reduce the chances of getting people (citizens and firefighters) hurt or killed. The most severe event we face from fire is ...
Understanding the New SLICERS Acronym - FirefighterNation: Fire …
Feb 1, 2014 · The success of many initial-attack operations, ranging from car fires to structure fires, relates to how effectively the engine company is able to lead-out the attack line.
A Guide to Hose Selection - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
Aug 1, 2014 · The length of the hose should be carefully considered prior to purchase. For attack hose, the most common options are 50 and 100 feet. Two 50′ lengths will always cost a bit more, as there is an ...
The Four Warning Signs of Flashover - FirefighterNation: Fire …
May 30, 2020 · Rollover. Rollover is a reliable sign of a flashover but because of thick, black smoke it may not be visible. You may not be in the room that is on fire; therefore, you might not see it.
Building Size-Up: Laying a Solid Foundation
May 7, 2018 · My personal approach to building size-up (and most things within the fire service) is that simplicity reigns supreme. I believe there are many benefits in having a simple standardized size-up ...
Understanding Your PPE Levels and Ratings - Firefighter Nation
Dec 31, 2013 · There’s certainly no shortage of technical data when it comes to evaluating firefighter personal protective equipment–THL, TPP, RPP, SET and more. Joel Calfee breaks down the most important ...