Tactical Integration

Each of the UL ventilation studies has generated a list of tactical considerations, many of which overlap or reinforce one another. It is useful to revisit the tactical considerations developed in the horizontal ventilation study and to integrate these with those resulting from the vertical ventilation research project.

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Download the Tactical Integration Poster as an 11″ x 17″ PDF document and post it to stimulate discussion of the concept of tactical integration and how research with the fire service can be integrated into our standard operating guidelines, work practices, and fireground operations.

Download the Tactical Integration Worksheet provided as an 11” x 17” PDF document and work through the commonalities and differences in these two sets of tactical considerations. Also take a few minutes to think about how this information has (or should) inform your operations on the fireground.

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Update

I am currently in Jackson Hole, Wyoming attending a Underwriters Laboratories Firefighter Safety Research Institute Advisory Board meeting and yesterday had a preview of the on-line training program focused on the results of the Study of the Effectiveness of Fire Service Vertical Ventilation and Suppression Tactics in Single Family Homes. The on-line training materials produced by the institute continue to improve, providing a higher level of interactivity and multiple paths through the curriculum. Learners can choose a short overview, the full program, or the full program with additional information for instructors that can be used to enhance training programs integrating the on-line program with classroom and hands-on instruction.

UL hopes to have the on-line vertical ventilation training program up and running within the week and I will update this post with information on how to access the course as soon as it becomes available.

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6 Responses to “Tactical Integration”

  1. Mike Daley Says:

    Thanks for keeping us up to date Chief!

  2. Vicki Says:

    Can you make the above graphic an 11×17 poster as well? I would love that for our station! Thanks too for all your work and coordinating this with UL, NIST, etc. Fantastic stuff you all are doing. .

  3. hartin Says:

    Done! Check the updated post for a link to the graphic in an 11″ x 17″ PDF.

  4. Vicki Says:

    Thanks Ed, the poster is perfect! Have fun in Jackson Hole. .all that beautiful scenery, rooms full of intelligent fire service folks. .and the backdrop of a full moon! Talk about the ultimate trifecta!

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