High Rise Operations

This class is for all firefighters who have high-rise, low-rise, or standpipe-equipped buildings in their response district. This course begins by focusing on an overview of building construction and fire behavior considerations, firefighting strategies specific to noncombustible multiple dwellings, and engine and truck company tactics in these buildings. The second portion of the lecture will include a critique of some fatal fires and will end with interactive scenarios. Attendees should have a working knowledge of and ability in standard structural firefighting practices. The class is ideal for students who work in departments that don’t have SOPs for fires in these types of buildings. Students will be able to take lessons learned and help educate their respective department in the inherent dangers that exist in these types of buildings.

Using a drill tower, participants will train on equipment logistics, fire attack using a two engine company team concept with 2½-inch attack line. However, many of the skills can also be used at many of the more frequent fireground operations in nonstandpipe-equipped buildings. This class is very physically demanding.

Course Length 20 Hours
Lecture 8 Hours
Practical 12 Hours

If interested in scheduling a class please emial us at:

Training@mutualaidamericas.org