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.

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

Photo by Michael P. Daley

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

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

Photo by Michael P. Daley

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.

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.

Photo by Michael P. Daley

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

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

Photo by Michael P. Daley

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.

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.

Photo by Michael P. Daley

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

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

Photo by Michael P. Daley

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

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

Photo by Michael P. Daley

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 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.

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