Pitched roof ventilation can be one of the most hazards operations on the fireground yet it is one of the most important assignments.
Roof construction firefighting.
It s important that every firefighter be able to identify a building with a bowstring truss roof the arch generally gives it away and understand the tactics and precautions necessary to handle a.
A series of building photos representing typical roof construction types along with some key construction components will challenge your firefighters to name the type and to discuss the hazards.
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On august 2 1978 six new york city firefighters were killed and 34 were injured.
Ventilation allows the chemicals smoke and heat evacuate out.