Ventilation Tactics

This book will enable all firefighters to know and understand the subtle and complex mechanisms of the fire system, as well as the implementation of tactical ventilation tools and techniques. Ventilation actions concern all operations that influence fire and gaseous effluents as part of an operational fire extinguishing process. It can help evacuate victims, increase visibility, decrease toxicity, and facilitate firefighting. Designed for students interested in fire science and structural fire, the content allows for a complete and didactic approach to the discipline, with a very broad history and presentation of existing material.