Fire Engineering Simulation: Bedroom Fire

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Simulation by Battalion Chief Frank Montagna, Fire Department of New York, Battalion Chief Kriss Garcia, Salt Lake City (UT) Fire Department, and CommandSim

You arrive on the scene of a working fire in the rear bedroom (C-D corner) of a single family residence. The weather is dry, sunny, and calm…

 

 

 

 

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Where do I go from here? Get a sample exercise sequence that shows you one scenario you can model with this simulation.

 

 

What am I looking for? Advice on sizing-up the structure and other important tactical considerations.

 

What does this thing do? Here’s a chart of possible outcomes and curveballs you can throw into the scenario, as well as navigation instructions.

 

 

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The scenario and accompanying materials have been designed by Frank Montagna, Battalion Chief, FDNY, and Battalion Chief Kriss Garcia, Salt Lake City (UT) Fire Department. The technical development and production was done by CommandSim. All materials may not be copied or distributed without the expressed, written permission of Fire Engineering and the PennWell Corporation, copyright 2008, all rights reserved.

 

 

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