Mark van der Feyst returns with this look at rooftop obstructions that prevent vertical ventilation, with an emphasis on emerging "green" technologies.
Sometimes, firefighters can't make the roof. In this back-to-basics article, Mark van der Feyst looks at the options available for horizontal ventilation.
Vertical ventilation is an effective way to remove the products of combustion quickly and efficiently. In this back-to-basics article, Mark van der Feyst looks at the louver cut.
Why do firefighters often heel the ground ladder from behind, and why are we training our recruits in this way? Mark va der Feyst reflects on some aspects of this operation.
A big part of truck company operations is ground ladders. Mark van der Feyst looks at some of the considerations for firefighters when setting up ladders.
In his latest article, Mark van der Feyst examines the "Minuteman" hose load, which is designed to aid the firefighter in getting the initial attack line in place with ease for any type of operation.