Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the basic principles of fire dynamics and the factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior in residential attic and exterior fires.
  • Select the most appropriate water application and ventilation methods to safely and effectively control fire growth in residential attic and exterior fires.
  • Apply knowledge of fire dynamics to tactical decision-making on the residential attic or exterior fireground. 

Course Lessons

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Introduction
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Experiments (Optional)
0:11
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Tactical Consideration 01 - Exterior Fires: Fire Dynamics
0:05
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Tactical Consideration 02 - Exterior Fires: Suppression Tactics
0:02
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Tactical Consideration 03 - Exterior Fires: Growth and Spread
0:02
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Tactical Consideration 04 - Attic Fires: Fire Dynamics
0:04
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Tactical Consideration 05 - Attic Fires: Vertical Ventilation
0:07
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Tactical Consideration 06 - Attic Fires: Ventilation Systems
0:02
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Tactical Consideration 07 - Attic Fires: Suppression Tactics
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Tactical Consideration 08 - Attic Fires: Water Application
0:03
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Tactical Consideration 09 - Attic Fires: Master Streams
0:02
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Tactical Consideration 10 - Knee Wall Fires: Fire Dynamics
0:03
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Tactical Consideration 11 - Knee Wall Fires: Suppression Tactics
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Tactical Consideration 12 - Knee Wall Fires: Interior Operations
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Summary
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Final Assessment
0:15

Applicable NFPA Standards

NFPA 1001 (2019): 4.3.4, 4.3.10, 4.3.12, 4.3.13, 5.3.2
NFPA 1010 (2024): 6.3.4, 6.3.10, 6.3.12, 6.3.13, 7.3.2

Prerequisites

A working knowledge of the fundamentals of fire science and fire dynamics in a structure is needed to understand the content presented in this course. We encourage you to take the Fundamentals of Fire Science and Fire Dynamics in Structures lessons before completing this course.