The success or failure of any training program is often measured by the realistic nature of the training environment we create. In a depressed economy with fractured budgets and limited resources, ...

Vertically ventilating the roof of a strip mall can be categorized as a low-frequency/high-risk event. Less than 10 percent of all fires are located in stores or strip malls, but when these fires do ...

A descriptive video presentation from the Bend, OR Fire Department Training Division on roof ventilation. (Bend Fire Department Training Division) Bend Fire Department Training Division – Vertical ...

MOTIVATION: Ventilation is an essential element of almost any firefighting operation. Removal of smoke, heat, and hot gases can make is easier to see potential victims, reduce potential harm to ...