Strategies for Conducting a Well-Hole Stretch
Ray McCormack analyzes structural elements, challenges, and tactics that firefighters must consider when performing a well-hole stretch.
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Tactics for Deck Gun Blitz Attacks
Chandler Moore examines the situations that present a fire officer with a blitz attack opportunity.
Adopting a Know Before You Go Mentality for Fire Attack
Jack J. Murphy discusses how preplanning has evolved over the decades in the fire service and where firefighters need to go next.
Humpday Hangout: Stretching the Initial Attack Line
In this Humpday Hangout, Rick Lasky and John Salka talk about getting water on the fire and stretching the initial line.
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Think Inside the Box: Ventilation Tactics for Modern Two-Story Homes
Eric Wahlberg examines how to apply the "box" concept when it comes to firefighting tactics in modern two-story and open concept homes.
In the Books: Jeff Rothmeier
On the In the Books podcast, host David Rhodes talks with Jeff Rothmeier about his new book, aggressive fire attack, and more.
Talkin’ Tactics: Brownsburg (IN) House Fire
Nick Salameh examines some lessons from firefighting operations conducted at a 2018 house fire in Brownsburg, Indiana.
The Fire Attack Triangle
Richard Ray cites three critical elements that can determine your firefighters' success or failure on the fireground.
Talkin’ Tactics: Evanston (IL) Apartment Fire
Nick Salameh examines some fireground video from Evanston, Illinois, and considers some possible tactical lessons it has to offer.
The Aggressive Fire Attack: Get Your @$$ in There!
In this Humpday Hangout, Rick Lasky, Scott Thompson, Terry McGrath, and John Salka discuss the aggressive fire attack and risk management.
The Positive-Pressure Ventilation Fan
Mark van der Feyst reviews some core concepts of using a positive-pressure ventilation fan for postfire ventilation of a structure.
Mitigating the Fire Escape Advance
Alexander Degnan offers a multistory building fire tactic that gives firefighting crews another, rarely considered option for advancing hose.
