Firefighting and hazardous materials responses have much in common when it comes to tactical approaches, and this is especially true as far as ventilation is concerned. The importance of ventilating a ...

In 1953, Lloyd Layman published Fire Fighting Tactics, a book that contained an acronym that would shape the next 60 years of fireground operations: RECEO-VS (R-Rescue, E-Exposure, C-Confinement, ...

For many of you that have been following my writings and perspectives on building construction, firefighting, command risk management and operational excellence for firefighter safety have long ...

Ventilation enhances tenability and facilitates firefighting operations; however, it also has the potential to negatively impact the fireground if you do not take the necessary precautions. The ...