As research continues to emerge, highlighting the importance of coordinated ventilation, firefighters are forced to adjust strategies and tactics. This special coverage series reviews the current ventilation-focused research and offers detailed steps for how to best implement the various ventilation operations – vertical ventilation, horizontal ventilation, positive pressure ventilation, among other tips and tricks to ensure safe fireground operations.
COMPLETE COVERAGE
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Know the construction methods, decking types and design approach that could impact your rooftop operations
Early ventilation is a key element in reducing cancer risk for firefighters
FireRescue1’s new special coverage series cuts into various ventilation tactics
This simple method for a quick cut on a pitched roof allows for fewer cuts and safer operations
While not the preferred method of ventilation in the modern era, horizontal ventilation remains a valid option in some circumstances
Back to basics – sounding and walking on the roof, using roof ladders, working from an aerial, cutting the hole and punching through
Detailing pre-use checks, proper PPE and saw-startup tips
We must be well versed in the proper use of chainsaws and our go-to hand tools
ICs must base their decisions on experience, lessons learned and the intel coming in from crewmembers
