One of the most effective tactics to increase the overall safety of our fire scenes is performing ventilation.  To allow superheated gases to escape a structure not only decreases the chances of such phenomenon’s as flashover and back draft, but it increases visibility to allow searching firefighters the ability to operate in a safer and more expedient manner.

In the days of advanced building engineering which results in less material used to construct the structures we enter, we need to learn when, where, and how to ventilate these buildings effectively.  In this 8hr course we will cover; Roof Construction (lightweight truss, conventional frame, steel bar joist, etc.), Peaked roof vertical ventilation, Flat roof ventilation, coffin cut or 7,9,8, Kerf cut, Trench cut, louver cut, Cutting off of an aerial, horizontal ventilation from above, etc.  As well as tricks to find the trusses in order to expedite the time spent performing ventilation.

After learning the tricks to effective ventilation you will be surprised at how quick you and your members are on and off the roof.  You will surely feel comfortable performing this necessary task.