The focus of this workshop is on fires in structures and occupancies that created situations where firefighters have been killed in the line of duty when "routine dwelling fire" strategies and tactics were used. The consequences of the "one-size-fits-all" fire operation, the absolute requirement for prefire planning, routine building familiarization, proper size-up when preparing for and responding to these incidents, and the consequences of the failure of the first-arriving company to recognize the nonroutine manner in which the fire must be approached and fought are discussed. In addition, operations in different types of lightweight structures, large-area structures, vacant and renovated structures, and the structural carcass operation are covered. Come away with a better awareness of the need to operate as the building dictates.
