Reading Fire examines the selection of appropriate tactics for the stages of fire development and burning profiles and includes a detailed comparison of techniques, including Tactical Ventilation, Transitional Attack, Water Application and Nozzle Techniques. It also concludes with consideration of the STAR Model of Decision Making and an evaluation of Basic Incident Command Principles. It is simple and easy-to-use, making it an ideal companion for all frontline practitioners, to both improve firefighter safety and to support professional development.
Benjamin Walker is an award-winning firefighter, innovative trainer and published author. Benjamin began his career in North East England and has since commanded some of Europe's busiest fire houses. He has led Compartment Fire Behaviour Training at the London Fire Brigade (UK) Training School - the third biggest Metropolitan Fire Department in the world. Through his charitable work, Benjamin has also delivered firefighter training, created infrastucture and sourced & supplied equipment and resources to Fire Departments in economically deprived areas on three continents. Shan Raffel has been a firefighter in Brisbane since 1983. In the 1990s, he became a national leader in Compartment Fire Behaviour Training, implementing the first nationally recognised CFBT programme in Australia. Since then, he has worked to apply the techniques and tactics in the real world. He has assisted numerous fire services in Australia in the development of their training facilities and teaching materials, as well as offering training and support to the international firefighting community.
Tactical thermal imaging camera useTactical Ventilation- the basicsTV1 Removal of Products- PPV/PPATV2 Removal of Products- HydroVent/Hydraulic Ventilation TV3- Anti Ventilation: Containment of Products- Smoke Curtains and Door ControlWater Application: Basic Principles & Overview.(PVT, Gas Cooling, Indirect, Direct) Water Supplies, Tactical Flow Rates Transitional Attack: "Going Hard from the Yard" Gas Cooling: The TechniqueNozzle Techniques. (Straight Streaming, Painting, Pencilling, Steam Suppression Combined Attacks)Ultra High Pressure SystemsOther Media- CAFS, Foam and other agentsInterior Attack- Door Entry, Movement & Advancing- The Position of Optimal Outcome!Tactical Playbook and The Ignis Diner "Attacktical Menu"SLICERS- Integration with the United States ISFSI approachDecision Making and the STAR ModelBasic Incident Command for Successful Tactics
Review for Fire Dynamics for Firefighters, Book 1 in the Compartment Firefighting Series: "This original and practical book challenges some of the thinking from the last decade and covers the imperative topics that all firefighters need to be fluent in, including the importance of flow rates and the impact of building construction on fire behaviour. Benjamin's thought provoking use of case studies really brings the reality of the consequences home. This book will add to the tools available to firefighters as they deal with these situations on a daily basis." Neil Gibbins QFSM FIFireE
