Adopting a Know Before You Go Mentality for Fire Attack
Jack J. Murphy discusses how preplanning has evolved over the decades in the fire service and where firefighters need to go next.
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Preplanning VES Operations: It’s All About the Details
Dennis Reilly provides suggestions on decisions fire departments can make before firefighters arrive on scene where they need to perform vent-enter-search.
Prefiring Your Most Dangerous Building
Raul Angulo relates a personal episode that illustrates the benefits of firefighters using EMS calls to preplan possible future fire scenes.
Preincident Planning for Special Events
This article from Ryan Murphy outlines what’s needed for an incident action plan (IAP) and an events location assessment.
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Developing Community and Fire Department Disaster Resilience
To be a resilient community, planning and preparation must happen prior to a disaster. Fire departments are an essential part of that process.
What Building Do You Fear the Most?
Firefighters must be fearful of all the buildings you respond to; they’ll all present a challenge when on fire, says Mike Ciampo.
Beware of the Mansard Roof
Drew Smith offers his views on the tactics and strategies when fire crews are confronted with this common roof construction.
Basement Fires in Low-Rise, Multifamily Buildings
Basement fires in low-rise, multi-family buildings present a number of challenges that preplanning can help mitigate, says Jason Hoevelmann.
Firefighters, Do You Know Your Job? Developing a Response Playbook
Robert Ulrich describes a "playbook" approach to fireground responsibilities that can streamline functions and yet empower your firefighters on scene.
Limited Ventilation/Egress Buildings
These buildings, where the original design elements have either been covered up or built over, pose real danger to firefighters.
Rethink Battle-Ready Intelligence
Having prior knowledge of the battleground will enhance firefighters ability to mitigate emergencies and extinguish fires in larger buildings.
Did That Building Just Land from Mars? Prepping Your Building Preplans
No, that building didn't just land from Mars; it's been there for decades. So why are our firefighters unfamiliar with it?