Ventilation

Photos by Steve Reno
On a large commercial building, the truck officer’s ventilation 360 size-up might be accomplished best from the roof.
Steve Reno explains why truck officers who perform disciplined, informed and continuous size-ups elevate the entire operation and help to protect their fellow members and civilians...
May 5, 2026
Houston Falls Through Roof into Heavy Fire Conditions
May 5, 2026
Los Angeles Firefighters Ventilate Roof of Restaurant Fire
Dec. 7, 2025
Photo courtesy of Super Vac
PPV fans and smoke ejectors are the latest pieces of fireground equipment to experience the transition to battery power. As a result, the units can be put into service more quickly and more precisely than their electric counterparts. As a consequence of not needing to be connected to a portable generator, the noise is minimized, which helps in terms of fireground communication.
May 10, 2025
Taylor’d Containers
Taylor’d Systems Unveils New VES Window and Window-to-Door Conversion Kit for Series Props
March 26, 2025
Super Vac
Erv Weinmeister founded Super Vacuum Manufacturing in 1954 to create ventilation equipment for firefighters.
Jan. 3, 2025
Chris Sleigher
Thick, black smoke typically indicates a high-energy fire that’s burning synthetic materials, such as plastics, that commonly are found in big box stores.
Dec. 24, 2024
Ventura homes evacuated after gasoline spills into sewer system
Sept. 23, 2024
Photo by Robert Policht
The ceiling level that’s above the windows in the dormer of this house created a void that was well charged with fire. Consider your ability to create that gable opening to allow for smoke and fire to ventilate more quickly and higher.
Sept. 23, 2024

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