Operating on the roof during a building fire requires us to have a secondary means of escape. This will likely be the responsibility of crews on the ground. But, if resources are such, the vent team may need to place both sets of ladders prior to making the roof.
These old buildings are almost extinct and most that are still around are not occupied anymore. But, the one’s that are still need to follow the code. Take a look at the heavy timber construction and the open junction boxes.
Alan Brody BC Development Class—Online HI Are you going to run the Battalion Chief Development class in 2020?
2020-03-27 11:57:17
Jon Hasman Training for VES I actually learned about VES from a Lieutenant from Gary Indiana one hot summer weekend night me and my buddy Kevin were both volunteers and use to go places and ride along to try and learn, we had always heard stories about a guy a Lt from Gary Indiana Fire Dept that was a good…
2020-03-05 17:28:40
Al Baptist “Company Officer Boot Camp” 2-Day On Site Class Good morning. I am inquiring if you are still offering the trainings? I am interested in them if you are still providing services? I don't really know how I found this old email? Thank you. AB
2020-03-05 07:12:18
Kathryn Humphrey Mercy Hospital Fire 1950 Kills 41-Davenport, IA I remember the fire all too well . I was there watching those brave firemen risk their lives to try to help others. I saw the firemen carry down the ladder those who were in question of surviving. The hollering up the doorway " anybody there" but no reply. The body bags with the demised…
2020-02-01 01:52:41