We often hear from companies complaining about being pulled off a roof, that in their opinion was still safe to be operating on. The first question I pose to them is “were you keeping command updated on your progress and roof...
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Vertical Ventilation – Panelized
The following video is an excellent training resource on vertical ventilation on panelized construction and is part of a video series produced by LA County Fire Department. ...
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Vertical Ventilation – Conventional Flat
Vertical Ventilation on Light Weight Truss Roofs
Ventilation: East Coast vs West Coast
The following video from the Firefighters Support Foundation is a great back to the basics training on Vertical ventilation. Abraham Madrigal does a great job explaining the difference between vertical ventilation on the East and West Coasts. He covers basic operations,...
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Vertical Ventilation and Corrugated Polycarbonate Skylights
We can all agree that operating on the roof above a heavily involved structure can be dangerous if we are not paying attention to fire conditions, but the fire may not be the only hazard we are faced with. We must...
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Commercial Vertical Ventilation
Great training video from the guys at tailboard toolbox on vertical ventilation! This video does an excellent job highlighting all of the extra considerations involved with vertically ventilating a flat roof.  Most of us don’t get the opportunity to fight these types...
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Milwaukee Cut
7-9-8 Cut
