Weekly Drill: No. 115 - Smoke Control in High-Rise Buildings

Drill #115: Smoke Control in High-Rise Buildings

Readers will learn how to control smoke in high-rise building fires. Having a thorough knowledge of these buildings’ systems is important, because improper or careless ventilation techniques may be disastrous to both occupants and firefighters.

The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among your crew members. Sit down and talk about the exercises, and how they may apply to your company. But, just don't read them. Get moving. Head to an appropriate area and train.

Post the information in prominent places in your stations so it's readily available for review.

Please remember to check your Standard Operating Procedures or Guidelines (SOPs/SOGs) before using the drill.