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Vertical Ventilation and Suppression Tactics in Residential Structures

Examine the impact of vertical ventilation techniques and suppression tactics on fire behavior and explore evidence-based tactics for effective vertical ventilation in residential structures. (Original Release: August 28, 2013)

Last Updated: Oct 14, 2024

Length: 49 mins

Includes Certificate of Completion

Suppression, Ventilation

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Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

Identify best practices for vertical ventilation that reduce the risk for rapid fire spread and firefighter death and injury.
Describe the ventilation factors that cause and contribute to fireground injuries and fatalities during residential fire incidents.
Apply knowledge of vertical ventilation tactics based on experimental results to your practices on the fireground.

Course Lessons

Course Introduction 0:04
About the Experiments (Optional) 0:11
Tactical Consideration: Control the Access Door 0:03
Tactical Consideration: Coordinate the Attack 0:03
Tactical Consideration: Ventilation Opening Size 0:02
Tactical Consideration: Ventilate Near the Seat of the Fire 0:03
Tactical Consideration: Ventilation Flow Paths 0:04
Tactical Consideration: Importance of Timing 0:02
Tactical Consideration: Observe Smoke Conditions 0:02
Tactical Consideration: Close the Door 0:03
Tactical Consideration: Soften the Target 0:05
Course Summary 0:03
Final Assessment 0:15

Applicable NFPA Standards

NFPA 1001 (2019): 4.3.9, 4.3.10, 4.3.11, 4.3.12, 5.3.2

Prerequisites

N/A