The High-Rise Firefight: Keep It Simple
This training program covers firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe-equipped buildings. It is designed to give chief officers, company officers, and firefighters a solid foundation on which to build a comprehensive operational plan for high-rise firefighting. The instructor will use his 41 years of fire service experience, from nozzleman to incident commander, along with his years of research and development to outline and explain the critical components necessary to successfully combat a high-rise fire while managing the risk. The lessons learned from several fire service case studies, including numerous high-rise fires, will take attendees from the basics to the battle. The class includes a comprehensive discussion of engine company operations, with an emphasis on proper �weapon� selection, will highlight the critical tools necessary for successful standpipe operations along with the fundamental techniques and procedures to make these operations extremely user friendly.
