Vent, Enter, Isolate and Search (VEIS)
(Room VBFTC)
27 Feb 16
1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
This lecture and practical based class demonstrates the use of Vent, Enter, Isolate and Search (VEIS) as a method to gain access to trapped occupants at structure fires. Participants will get a first-hand look on how to conduct a VEIS operation in a controlled setting at a burn building. The classroom portion will discuss the steps involved with VEIS along with incident command and fire behavior concerns associated with this tactic. The practical portion of the class will show the students each step involved with a proper VEIS operation. After a demonstration on VEIS, the students will be given an opportunity to participate in an actual VEIS operation from beginning to end. Students will also be able to witness and observe a VEIS operation from the interior of the building. This interior experience will show the students how conditions change with VEIS and how to control the changes during a VEIS operation. This class asks the students to participate in the practical evolutions by seeing how a VEIS operation is conducted. Command officers will better understand the benefit and hazards of this proven fire ground tactic. Full firefighting turn-out gear and SCBA is required for this class. This class will be held at the Virginia Beach Training Center. There is a 24 student limit for this class.