Going to FDIC ? FireRescue Magazine contributor Paul Shapiro tells us abut his class, "Large-Flow Water Delivery Operations" Take a look and see Paul's articles on #FirefighterNation
"High-rises, both commercial and residential, are densely populated and pose significant evacuation challenges. As a whole this a very daunting task, but a systematic breakdown of strategic goals and geographic sections will make the task more manageable for first-alarm companies. As with all incidents, efficient operations hinge on a thorough size-up and proper deployment of engine and truck companies."
Pat Costamagna on evacuating occupants during a high-rise fire
"One of the biggest challenges for the incident commander (IC) at a high-rise incident is dealing with the abundant calls for assistance upon arrival. There are times when you haven’t even entered the building yet and the dispatch center is calling with a list of people who are in need of assistance."
Chicago Battalion Chief Keith Witt on organizing the chaos during a high-rise fire.
"This checklist provides detailed steps that departments and communities can adapt to their own needs while strengthening their preparedness and response capabilities. The expanded checklist includes a newly interactive checklist summary that allows departments and communities to save, revisit and reassess readiness at regular intervals (initial, mid-point, 18 month and follow-up assessment)."
A look back at the IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs' Terrorism Response: A Checklist and Guide for Fire Chiefs and Community Preparedness Leaders, 3rd Edition.
"- every fire officer or individual who could be placed in a situation where he needs to take control of an incident, or a portion of an incident, needs to understand the incident command system (ICS) and how to implement it at both simple and complicated incidents."
Greg Jakubowski on #FirefighterNation with a timely article facing multiple, simultaneous incidents
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