Nicholas Papa

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Coordinating Ventilation: Supporting Extinguishment and Survivability

Recorded June 10, 2024 | 1 ET
With an understanding of ventilation and its execution, participants can more consistently make the right call for their fireground.
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Firefighters in front of rig

The Company Officer: It’s All About Trust

Leading a fire company is one of the greatest privileges in the fire service, but it also carries considerable weight. Nick Papa on the challenges officers must face.
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Fire shows from a building

Ventilation Deconstructed: A Framework for Decision Making

Nick Papa relates the "ventilation rules of 3s" and discusses the implications of tempo when it comes to structural firefighting operations.
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Main Street Firefighting

Podcast: Main Street Firefighting: Nick Papa

Chris Tobin and Lex Shady are joined by Nick Papa to discuss legacy buildings.
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The Three Cs of Ventilation: Communication, Coordination, and Control

Communication, coordination, and control are the three Cs that represent the principles of a successful ventilation operation, Nicholas Papa writes.
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Nick Papa and Stephen Shaw

Perspectives on Leadership: Influence

Host Stephen Shaw is joined by guest Nick Papa to discuss the nature and vagaries of influence in fire service leadership.
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Water on the Fire supplement

The 2023 Water on the Fire Supplement

Download a copy of the 2023 Water on the Fire supplement, which comes bundled with the February 2023 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
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Dissecting Buildings: Creating a Mental Blueprint

Nick Papa reviews how firefighters can hone their awareness of local building construction to make size-up and decision making more efficient.
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aerial ladder and building ventilation

Leveraging Fire Streams and Ventilation

Nicholas Papa examines two vital engine company tactics and strategies that every fire crew needs to understand when making entry into a fire structure.
FirefightingMagazine
Mike Gagliano and Mike Dugan

Podcast: The Mikey G. and Mikey D. Show: Nick Papa

Mike Gagliano and Mike Dugan talk with Nick Papa about all things ventilation and his new book, Coordinating Ventilation: Supporting Extinguishment and Survivability.
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Coordinating Ventilation

Podcast: Command Show: Nick Papa

Host Brian Brush is joined by guest Nick Papa, author of "Coordinating Ventilation: Supporting Extinguishment and Survivability."
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Fireground Size-Up and Decision Making: The RADE Loop

Nicholas Papa looks at a decision-making model that aims to bring about a more accurate and efficient fireground size-up.
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Training Minutes: Overhaul and Ventilation

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Training Minutes: The Benefits of Hydraulic Ventilation

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Training Minutes: Door Control and Ventilation

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Overhaul Is Ventilation: Providing Air to Concealed Spaces

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Training Minutes: OV Firefighter and Size-Up

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Training Minutes: Taking Windows and Horizontal Ventilation

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FDIC Preview: Nicholas Papa Instructs on “Venting Tactically: The Ins and Outs of Opening Up”

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Venting for Extinguishment at Peaked-Roof Dwellings

Fire ApparatusMagazine

The Impact of Ventilation at Structural Fires: Breaking Down the Fire Triangle

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Back-to-Basics Drilling for the Engine Company, Part 2

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Tactical Ventilation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Reality

Firefighting

Back-to-Basics Drilling for the Engine Company, Part 1

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