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Tactical Concerns for the Outside Vent (OV) Firefighter

In a previous article we discussed some of the things the outside vent firefighter must know to complete his job in a professional manner. Today we will take that mindset and put it to work in a couple of different scenarios, but throw a different twist on things. Instead of me...
Posted On 03 Nov 2014
, By Rob Fling
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Fundamentals of Fire Service Elevator Operations Part 2

Fire Service Elevator Phase 2 Operations In the previous article, we discussed how to operate Phase 1 of the Fire Service Elevator Controls. Now we will discuss how to use Phase 2 of the Fire Service Elevator Controls. Phase 2 Fire Service Control ON” (Fire Service Mode) “OFF”...
Posted On 29 Oct 2014
, By John Hayowyk Jr.
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Fundamentals of Fire Service Elevator Operations Part 1

When we respond to incidents in buildings with elevators do we know how to best utilize the tools that have been built for us? I am speaking about the use of the Fire Service Elevator. The Fire Service elevator will assist us in gaining access to upper floors in a timely and...
Posted On 27 Oct 2014
, By John Hayowyk Jr.
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How to be an Effective Outside Vent (OV) Firefighter – Part 2

Part 1 described what an outside vent firefighter is and the tools required for performing ventilation. Now let’s move onto what we need to look out for.  Size Up A proper size up is an important role that all members of a company should conduct on arrival. For the outside vent...
Posted On 01 Oct 2014
, By Rob Fling
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How to be an Effective Outside Vent (OV) Firefighter – Part 1

The firefighter assigned to the outside vent position (commonly referred to as the OV) is an important asset to have on the fireground. Typically assigned to one of the two outside team positions of a ladder company (the other being the roof position) they are tasked with some...
Posted On 29 Sep 2014
, By Rob Fling

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