By Donald Fletcher Jr.
This drill focuses on the truck company’s roof report during fireground operations. Depending on the structure and construction, the status of the roof can be one of the most critical reports to command regarding the integrity of the building.
By “painting a verbal picture” of the roof, you’ll give the interior crews and idea what their operating under, the incoming companies will have a perception of what tools and tactics they will need, and command will have an idea of the most likely direction of fire spread.
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This drill requires companies to go out to structures in their first due, ladder the roof, and practice giving what their statement would be. The step-by-step procedures for this report are outlined in this drill.
Donald Fletcher Jr. is a captain for Prince George’s County (MD) Fire Department and an instructor for Traditions Training, LLC.
