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.
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I understand the point Lt. Ray McCormack was trying to make two years ago and, to some extent, I agree with him
When it comes to PPV, everyone has an opinion and everyone considers themselves correct
The NFPA study shows 71,875 injuries were suffered in the line of duty last year, an 8 percent drop from the previous 12 months
Anyone can try to make all situations fit only a single nozzle’s parameters, but this is a false supposition that could create safety issues for your crews as they advance into a structure
Many times we get caught with too many firefighters pushing toward the nozzle and not assisting in manipulating the hose line
Frankly, I think we, as a service, are behind the power curve on this topic
This simple tip takes some of the guesswork out of the hose stretch