Residential Fire Tactics for the Engine Company

Instructional Hours: 4.50

Residential building fires result in the most Line of Duty Deaths (LODD) for firefighters. These fires are often dangerous due to the enclosed spaces, potential for rapid fire spread, and the presence of hazardous materials.

This program is designed for Firefighting personnel using the application of tactics with Engine Company initial attack principles and other interested Emergency Services personnel. Topics discussed include:

• Why the Residential Fire Building
• Building an Apparatus for Operational Success
• Positioning, not Parking
• Water Supply
• Hose Line Deployment and Selection
• Building the Effective Hose Line Team
• Long Line Operations
• Closing out the Incident...properly
• Training with Purpose for your Next Residential Fire

This seminar is presented by Dan Shaw, Retired Assistant Fire Chief, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and Traditions Training Speaker