This has resulted in the need to understand the impact of changes in building construction methods, building construction materials, and home furnishings on fire growth and the resulting fire environment within the home. Changes have occurred in the fire environment (the fire service’s workplace) that are very important to occupant survivability and firefighter safety. ![]() These tactical considerations need to be further examined and developed with the features of the old and new residential housing stock in mind.ĭuring previous FSRI research projects supported by the DHS AFG FP&S R&D program, three major themes emerged: Previous fire service tactics research on suppression and ventilation indicate several tactical considerations that could increase the effectiveness of search and rescue operations by better understanding the impacts of timing, door position, entry point, victim removal route, removal technique and suppression.
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