Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped Buildings

This book establishes a proper firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe-equipped buildings. Countless false alarms, along with “good luck” while relying on bad habits, have greatly exacerbated the deadly disease of complacency. The author draws from his 25 years of experience, along with lessons learned from many other fire service professionals, to provide a foundation for success and safety during high-rise and standpipe operations. The words “Everyone Comes Home” are just words. The actions necessary to ensure that everyone does come home are based on a lifelong commitment to excellence and the consistent application of good fireground habits. This book is a compilation of those good habits and the many lessons learned by a man who is truly passionate about firefighting and firefighter safety and survival.
Content:
Front Matter
• Introduction
• Table of Contents
1. The Firefighting Mind-Set
2. The High-Rise Building
3. Low-Rise and other Standpipe-Equipped Buildings
4. The Standpipe System
5. The Problem Defined
6. Elevator Operations
7. Stairway Operations
8. Hoseline Selection
9. Nozzle Selection
10. The Standpipe Equipment Kit
11. Engine Company Operations
12. Water Supply
13. Truck Company Operations
14. Search and Rescue Operations
15. Air Movement and Ventilation
16. Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Operations
17. Command and Control
18. Air Support Operations
19. Communications
20. Preparing for Battle
Index