Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the basic principles of fire dynamics and the factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior in residential attic and exterior fires.
- Select the most appropriate water application and ventilation methods to safely and effectively control fire growth in residential attic and exterior fires.
- Apply knowledge of fire dynamics to tactical decision-making on the residential attic or exterior fireground.
Course Lessons
Introduction
0:04
Experiments (Optional)
0:11
Tactical Consideration 01 - Exterior Fires: Fire Dynamics
0:05
Tactical Consideration 02 - Exterior Fires: Suppression Tactics
0:02
Tactical Consideration 03 - Exterior Fires: Growth and Spread
0:02
Tactical Consideration 04 - Attic Fires: Fire Dynamics
0:04
Tactical Consideration 05 - Attic Fires: Vertical Ventilation
0:07
Tactical Consideration 06 - Attic Fires: Ventilation Systems
0:02
Tactical Consideration 07 - Attic Fires: Suppression Tactics
0:02
Tactical Consideration 08 - Attic Fires: Water Application
0:03
Tactical Consideration 09 - Attic Fires: Master Streams
0:02
Tactical Consideration 10 - Knee Wall Fires: Fire Dynamics
0:03
Tactical Consideration 11 - Knee Wall Fires: Suppression Tactics
0:02
Tactical Consideration 12 - Knee Wall Fires: Interior Operations
0:02
Summary
0:02
Final Assessment
0:15