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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We have posted a new video to our YouTube channel StocktonFireHistory Originals. To see the full video: https://youtu.be/zQkJDWdLjbI To find out more about the relocation of our Fallen Firefighter Memorial, please watch: https://youtu.be/jHqmJuQ5Qdk The initial edit of this video was only a few minutes long and posted to facebook in the days after the fire. It detailed the vertical ventilation of the roof and some of the master stream operations. It became one of the most viral videos we had pos
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