Balloon Frame vs. Platform Frame Construction

In this Training Minutes video on building constructionPaul Dansbach takes a look at a balloon frame home that is being renovated with a platform frame addition being built onto it.

These videos are for firefighter training demonstration purposes only. When you perform these techniques at emergency scenes and evolutions, be sure to wear full PPE and adhere to your agency’s procedures and policies. This video originally ran on the Fire Engineering site in 2011.

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