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.
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Recognizing the Warning Signs of Flashover
Aug 1, 2009 · Captain Homer Robertson reviews the conditions that lead to flashover and how firefighters can develop the awareness of these conditions and change tactics to stay safe.
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.
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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.
A Closer Look at LUNAR - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
Feb 1, 2012 · A Closer Look at LUNAR. A few weeks back, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour the training facilities at the Montgomery County (Md.) Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The MCFRS is one of those ...
Fireground Basic Size-Up for the First-Due Engine
Oct 30, 2019 · The initial report must paint a picture for others. By Greg Sellers. One of the most stressful roles in the fire service is being an officer of the first-arriving fire company at a structure fire.
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 ...
Nozzle Types, Pros and Cons - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
Jun 21, 2012 · This nozzle is also good for use with foam applications, as it self-aspirates the foam at the tip. The drawbacks when compared to smooth-bore or variable-stream nozzles: reach and penetration ...