Vertical ventilation in firefighting is a tactical operation where firefighters release heat, smoke, and toxic gases from a burning structure by creating an opening in the highest point of the building—usually the roof. 👉 Purpose: ➡️To improve visibility inside the structure for search and rescue or interior attack. ➡️To reduce heat and smoke buildup, making conditions safer for firefighters and trapped occupants. ➡️To prevent flashover or backdraft by controlling the movement of hot gases. CTT
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SBCoFD Truck Company Operations: Vertical Ventilation When you see firefighters on the roof of a burning building, it’s not random or reckless, it’s a coordinated operation. Vertical ventilation is a critical tactic between Interior and Roof Divisions working in sync. While interior crews advance to locate and suppress the fire, truck company crews on the roof are cutting ventilation openings to release superheated smoke and gases. This coordination reduces interior temperatures, limits flashove
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