A #firefighter's ability to “read smoke” or interpret smoke issuing from a building ensures that appropriate tactical choices can be made. For example, the first-due officer who can rapidly read smoke can make better decisions about an aggressive fire attack or search and rescue priorities. The four attributes of smoke are volume, velocity, density, and color. Captain Ryan Spade explains, "smoke color is one of many factors considered to understand what is burning, what stage the fire is in, and
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A #firefighter's ability to “read smoke” or interpret smoke issuing from a building ensures that appropriate tactical choices can be made. For example, the first-due officer who can rapidly read smoke can make better decisions about an aggressive fire attack or search and rescue priorities. The four attributes of smoke are volume, velocity, density, and color. Captain Ryan Spade explains, "smoke color is one of many factors considered to understand what is burning, what stage the fire is in, and
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Watch the conditions change as they enter the front door. Focus on the smoke- Volume, Velocity, Density, and Color. Watch the smoke light off, and then go away, once water is on the fire. | SBSK
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Watch the conditions change as they enter the front door. Focus on the smoke- Volume, Velocity, Density, and Color. Watch the smoke light off, and then go away, once water is on the fire. | SBSK
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The importance of reading smoke and recognizing changes in the neutral plane. How many firefighters in your agency would recognize these worsening conditions? Original video posted at - https://m.facebook.com/NFTC-Northern-FireFighting-Training-Center-231205136943566/ | SBSK
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The importance of reading smoke and recognizing changes in the neutral plane. How many firefighters in your agency would recognize these worsening conditions? Original video posted at - https://m.facebook.com/NFTC-Northern-FireFighting-Training-Center-231205136943566/ | SBSK
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A great video for talking through size-up, smoke reading, and that critical initial action plan. 👀🔥 Ask yourself: ➡️ Where is it? ➡️ Where is it going? ➡️ What would you do as the first-arriving Engine Officer? Credit: michigan_first_responders (Saginaw Township) Follow Us 👇 FACEBOOK @flashpointequipment INSTAGRAM @flashpointequipment X/TWITTER @FPequipment 🌐 www.flashpointequipment.com #flashpointequipment #firedepartment #firedept #firefighter #firefighting #fireservice #flowpath #firebeha
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A great video for talking through size-up, smoke reading, and that critical initial action plan. 👀🔥 Ask yourself: ➡️ Where is it? ➡️ Where is it going? ➡️ What would you do as the first-arriving Engine Officer? Credit: michigan_first_responders (Saginaw Township) Follow Us 👇 FACEBOOK @flashpointequipment INSTAGRAM @flashpointequipment X/TWITTER @FPequipment 🌐 www.flashpointequipment.com #flashpointequipment #firedepartment #firedept #firefighter #firefighting #fireservice #flowpath #firebeha
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The Art of Reading Smoke with Phil Jose #itsaboutthem #readingsmoke #basementfire This week's we use the Reading Smoke skills to see and understand the ventilation flowpath and the use of exterior water on a basement fire. Really great visuals that you can use to build the understanding of what you should expect to see when you arrive first in and take action to attack the fire and search. Water application reduces the production of smoke. Smoke is fuel. Less smoke, less fuel, lower temps, incre
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Reading smoke is inaccurate if you don’t take the time to consider the size and type of occupancy involved. Check out this short video excerpt featuring a two-story commercial occupancy. Would you have recognized the challenges on arrival? Follow Us FACEBOOK @flashpointequipment INSTAGRAM @flashpointequipment TWITTER @FPequipment WEBSITE www.flashpointequipment.com #flashpointequipment #firedepartment #firedept #bomberos #firestation #firefighter #firefighting #pompier #paramedic #fireservice #e
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