Title: Demonstrate methods for creating horizontal, vertical, mechanical, and hydraulic ventilation.
Course: Public Safety II (15101-II) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Understanding Ventilation

Demonstration should include accounting for weather conditions and

- horizontal ventilation, accounting for
  - exposures
  - location of openings
- vertical ventilation, accounting for
  - roof types
  - safety
  - existing roof opening
  - trench
  - tools
- mechanical ventilation, accounting for positive and negative pressure
- hydraulic ventilation, accounting for use of a hand line.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When using horizontal ventilation, how are the locations of the openings determined?
- What safety precautions need to be followed when using vertical ventilation?
- What determines the choice to use positive or negative pressure for mechanical ventilation?
- How can hand tools be used to clear an opening for ventilation?