Take some time and discuss how you would operate on these roofs with your crews. Are there some experiences that you might have had on these types of roofs that you can share?
As you look at this building you can see that it seems to be a series of stores or spaces in a commercial building. Most likely a strip mall type building.
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.
It’s hard to say exactly when we might run into something we know little about. Stay in touch with new designs and construction methods. You never know when a goat might fall on your head.
If you haven’t considered the impact that fiberglass roof panels can have you and your department, read the linked article and train and plan accordingly.
Take a look at this video and let me know what you see. I posted the still frame from this video and had some great responses. Now, here is the whole thing. What do you see and what would you do different if anything?
This is a good look at how to vent a roof the safe way! Okay, I found it. The last two roof ops posts have shown the way “not” to vent a roof. (see Roof Ops and More Roof Ops) Now, I have found a picture of how to vent the roof. I have to […]
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