There are many tactics for attacking structure fires. For years, the fire service has been preaching to attack from the unburned side. This isn’t always the best tactic. The modern fireground is evolving more than ever before. Using research to enhance procedures, this class will present various tasks and tactics for extinguishing fires from all angles. Using case studies paired with practical experience, it will identify the fallacies of the fireground. Recent firefighter safety research and data are discussed in detail, and the students are shown how to apply evidence-based tactics to achieve a safer, smarter, and more efficient fireground. This class goes against the grain of traditional firefighting and has a commonsense approach to fighting the fires we face today.
