Podcast: The Built Environment
In this episode of "The Built Environment," host James Johnson is joined by special guests John Mittendorf and Vinnie Dunn to talk building construction.
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Reading A Building – Practicing The Theory
Although means of egress has always been an important fireground consideration, it is more important today than ever in the history of the fire service.
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Reading A Building – Practicing The Theory
Let's look at two structures that have the capability to make your day, and if you are an officer, possibly make you briefly consider why you are working that day. Remember that our 7 point size-up consist of numerous factors that if present can give you a good idea of what to expect.
Reading A Building – Practicing The Theory
Although means of egress has always been an important fireground consideration, it is more important today than ever in the history of the fire service.
Reading A Building – Practicing The Theory
Each article in this series will run a few pictures of different types of buildings from the front and/or side, just as you would observe the building as you place your apparatus in front of a building.
Reading A Building – Practicing The Theory, Part 2
Using the "Reading A Building" series to analyze different types of buildings, look at the following pictures, then briefly describe what you see that you feel would be an important fireground consideration, either from a negative or positive viewpoint.
Reading A Building – Practicing The Theory
It is imperative that every person on the fireground continually look at a building that is exposed to fire to determine the strengths and weaknesses of a building and if the building will give you the necessary time to do whatever you are planning to do in a safe manner.
Reading A Building – Name And Utilities
Aalthough residential buildings normally do not have a name on the front (unless they are commercial residential buildings), every firefighter is aware that occupants could be inside. Depending on the time of day, this number can vary. However, when observing a commercial building, your concern should center on what is inside the building, and the name is an excellent indicator.
Reading A Building – Doors Vs Windows For Access/Egress
This week's installment addresses door versus window issues, presenting an overview of the basic considerations as applied to access/egress.
Reading A Building – More Access/Egress Considerations
The last edition of this series covered access/egress considerations, and began to address security bars. This week, we'll continue with security bar considerations.