Venting Roof Firefighter

Firefighters may go ahead of the fire on a roof cut holes to access the attic and stop the fire from spreading through the attic.

Venting roof firefighter.

Although often overlooked the position of roof firefighter plays an important role in the outcome of the fire and serves as both the eyes and. Another reason for venting the roof is to see how far the fire has progressed. A hot topic in the firehouse is roof ventilation. This will also potentially lead to more rapid occupant removal and fire.

A well executed roof vent will control the fire and smoke and allow firefighters to work in a safer environment below. Pitched roof ventilation can be one of the most hazards operations on the fireground yet it is one of the most important assignments. However there are many other critical steps that we need to master in order to make roof ventilation an efficient process. One of the fastest avenues through which fires spread is the attic.

The roof report helps paint a picture that captures the whole structural package and provides the knowledge for the decisions that keep firefighters safe both above and below the fire. Heat and smoke rise into the attic where the fire can move quickly.