Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify how isolation and ventilation impact occupant survivability and firefighter safety during various search and rescue operations.
- Describe how the timing of suppression actions impacts search and rescue operations, occupant survivability, and firefighter safety.
- Explain how occupant survivability may be influenced by differing removal tactics and timing.
Course Lessons
Course Introduction
0:08
Fire Dynamics (Optional)
0:18
Experimental Overview (Optional)
0:18
Tactical Consideration: Timing of Suppression and Search
0:08
Tactical Consideration: Pre-Suppression Window-Initiated Search into Isolated Space
0:07
Tactical Consideration: Pre-Suppression Isolation of Spaces
0:11
Tactical Consideration: Pre-Suppression Isolation of Fire Compartment
0:07
Tactical Consideration: Pre-Suppression Proximity of Entry Point from Fire Compartment
0:08
Tactical Consideration: Post-Suppression Ventilation of Spaces
0:05
Tactical Consideration: Impact of Elevation and Speed During Egress
0:07
Tactical Consideration: Impact of Removal Pathway
0:10
Tactical Consideration: Delayed Removal with Isolation in Protected Space
0:07
Tactical Consideration: Simultaneous Interior and Exterior Suppression
0:04
Tactical Consideration: Ventilation of Remote Spaces
0:08
Tactical Consideration: Hydraulic Ventilation as a Life Safety Measure
0:05
Course Summary
0:04
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
NFPA 1010 (2024): 6.3.9, 6.3.10, 6.3.11, 7.3.2
Prerequisites
N/A