Understanding Flow Paths: Low-Intake, High-Exhaust| FSRI Safety Academy

Understanding Flow Paths: Low-Intake, High-Exhaust

Firefighters across the country continue to be injured when operating in the exhaust portion of a fire’s flow path. This lesson simulates a low-intake, high-exhaust flow path scenario, explores the factors that lead to these dangerous conditions, and provides key takeaways to help firefighters make informed tactical decisions when faced with this situation.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this lesson you will be able to:

Explain the dangers of operating in the exhaust portion of a fire’s flow path, particularly in low-intake, high-exhaust conditions
Identify fireground conditions and building features that contribute to this flow path scenario
Describe strategies firefighters can use to prevent or control this flow path scenario

Course Lessons

Understanding Flow Paths: Low-Intake, High-Exhaust 0:05

Applicable NFPA Standards

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Prerequisites

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