Ventilation:
what it takes to get to the roof

Instructed by
Irons and Ladders

West Chicago FPD FF Training Academy
320 Kress Rd.
West Chicago, IL 60185

1-Day HOT Class
Choice of July 18 or 19

Vertical ventilation has long been a widely debated topic in the fire service. This class bridges the gap between fact and fiction.

Morning Lecture:
-In-depth discussion covering horizontal and vertical ventilation
-Discuss the benefits, misconceptions, and hesitations departments often encounter when conducting horizontal and vertical ventilation

Afternoon (Hands-On):
-Entirely hands-on performing vertical vent operations
-Serves as a foundation for developing a plan for the rig to the roof and ladder to the hole
-Develop sounding techniques that will help them determine where and how they can operate on a pitched or flat roof