Flat Roof Firefighter Ventilation

Flat roof ventilation part 2 by mark van der feyst 9 14 20 in a previous article we began to look at the topic of flat roof ventilation and explored some different points on.

Flat roof firefighter ventilation.

15bsounding a technique used to safely walk on a roof. When we talk about roof ventilation we often focus on the cut itself. Make a quick ventilation start point by removing the ridge vent at the peak of the roof if one is available. This will also potentially lead to more rapid occupant removal and fire.

Placing smoke indicator holes in the path of the fire can monitor fire spread. One of the truck company functions firefighters must contend with on the fireground is vertical ventilation and in some cases this entails dealing with flat roofs. Use a roof ladder to distribute the weight of the firefighters throughout the roof. A well executed roof vent will control the fire and smoke and allow firefighters to work in a safer environment below.

However there are many other critical steps that we need to master in order to make roof ventilation an efficient process. At a flat roof building firefighters most often go to the roof to conduct initial ventilation. Because of the challenges of this critical position firefighters assigned to the roof must completely understand this assignment and possess the skills to carry it out. Proper ventilation operations on flat roof structures can prevent flashover prevent the spread of fire in cocklofts and attics and make it easier and safer for members to conduct search.

Glendale fire department ventilation training manual 6 the roof ventilation team.