Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
 
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different hose stream types, advancement techniques and suppression methods on the residential fireground. 
  • Select the most appropriate water application and ventilation methods to safely and effectively control fire growth and increase victim survivability on the residential fireground.
  • Apply knowledge of fire dynamics to tactical decision-making on the residential fireground. 

Course Lessons

  • Introduction 0:02
  • The Experiments (Optional) 0:03
  • Interior Water Application: Tactical Consideration #01 0:02
  • Exterior Water Application: Tactical Consideration #02 0:02
  • Exterior Water Application: Tactical Consideration #03 0:02
  • Survivable Spaces: Tactical Consideration #04 0:03
  • Search and Rescue Operations: Tactical Consideration #05 0:02
  • Impact of a Closed Door: Tactical Consideration #06 0:02
  • Water in the Compartment: Tactical Consideration #07 0:02
  • Water Volume: Tactical Consideration #08 0:02
  • Water Application and Flow Path: Tactical Consideration #09 0:02
  • Occupant Survivability: Tactical Consideration #10 0:02
  • Minimizing Regrowth: Tactical Consideration #11 0:02
  • Steam Expansion: Tactical Consideration #12 0:02
  • Moisture in the Environment: Tactical Consideration #13 0:02
  • Hoseline Advancement Techniques: Tactical Consideration #14 0:02
  • Cool as You Advance: Tactical Consideration #15 0:02
  • Thermal Imaging Cameras: Tactical Consideration #16 0:02
  • Burst Suppression: Tactical Consideration #17 0:02
  • Large Volume Gas Cooling: Tactical Consideration #18 0:02
  • Summary 0:02
  • Final Assessment 0:15

Applicable NFPA Standards

NFPA 1001 (2019): 4.3.9, 4.3.10, 4.3.11, 5.3.2
NFPA 1010 (2024): 6.3.9, 6.3.10, 6.3.11, 7.3.2

Prerequisites

A working knowledge of the fundamentals of fire science and fire dynamics in a structure is needed to understand the content presented in this course. We encourage you to take the Fundamentals of Fire Science and Fire Dynamics in Structures lessons before completing this course.