Emergency Vehicles & Operations

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    Photo by Michael P. Daley

    Photo 1. The effects of the fire and the extinguishment process during defensive operations can lead to a significant potential for injury.

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    Photo 2. Buildings under construction utilizing lightweight structural components call for exterior operations.

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    Photo 3. Abandoned buildings that have been neglected over the years can fail quickly due to lack of upkeep and maintenance. Fires in these structures have resulted in rapid progression and failure.

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    Photo 4. Cornices provide an eccentric load on the front wall of the structure.

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    Photo 5. On the right of the picture is a set of symmetrical spreader plates; the steel channel plates are repairs made to this structure, held in place with tension rods.

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    Photo 6. Hybrid construction can include various materials and designs, resulting in significant void spaces.

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    Photo 7. Stay out of the collapse zone by flanking the fire building.

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    Photo 8. Setting up for defensive operations will require a clear overhead area. Apparatus should stay at least 10 feet from energized overhead wires.

  • Photo Courtesy of Keith Addie/NJFiregroundPhotos.com

    Photo 9. Positioning for maximum scrub and suppression operations are critical for the initial arriving truck company.

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Positioning Aerial Apparatus for Defensive Operations
Recently, we discussed apparatus positioning for truck companies at the scene of a working fire, and we approached this topic with considerations towards operating in an offensive mode; that is, crews were going to be assigned specific areas of the structure and perform assigned tasks with the...

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