Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped Buildings

Description

This book establishes a proper firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe-equipped buildings. Countless false alarms, along with “good luck” while relying on bad habits, have greatly exacerbated the deadly disease of complacency. The author draws from his 25 years of experience, along with lessons learned from many other fire service professionals, to provide a foundation for success and safety during high-rise and standpipe operations. The words “Everyone Comes Home” are just words. The actions necessary to ensure that everyone does come home are based on a lifelong commitment to excellence and the consistent application of good fireground habits. This book is a compilation of those good habits and the many lessons learned by a man who is truly passionate about firefighting and firefighter safety and survival. Content: Front Matter • Introduction • Table of Contents 1. The Firefighting Mind-Set 2. The High-Rise Building 3. Low-Rise and other Standpipe-Equipped Buildings 4. The Standpipe System 5. The Problem Defined 6. Elevator Operations 7. Stairway Operations 8. Hoseline Selection 9. Nozzle Selection 10. The Standpipe Equipment Kit 11. Engine Company Operations 12. Water Supply 13. Truck Company Operations 14. Search and Rescue Operations 15. Air Movement and Ventilation 16. Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Operations 17. Command and Control 18. Air Support Operations 19. Communications 20. Preparing for Battle Index