Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped Buildings

This book establishes a proper firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe equipped buildings. Armed with firefighting weapons that would be much more appropriate at a car fire, far too many fire departments are on a collision course with disaster and tragedy, should they encounter a serious high-rise fire. Countless false alarms, along with good luck” while relying on bad habits, have greatly exacerbated the deadly disease of complacency. District Chief McGrail draws from his 25-years of experience, along with the lessons learned from many other fire service professionals, to provide a foundation for success and safety during high-rise and standpipe operations. The words Everyone Comes Home” are just words. The actions necessary to ensure that Everyone Comes Home are based on a lifelong commitment to excellence, and the consistent application of good fireground habits. This book is a compilation of those good habits and the many lessons learned by a man who is truly passionate about firefighting and firefighter safety and survival. Among the many valuable topics covered in this book are: • Standpipe system pressure regulating devices, pressure restricting devices and pressure reducing valves • Cautious and disciplined elevator use during high-rise operations • Elevator rescue operations • Proper engine company suppression selection, including techniques to operate more powerful firefighting weapons with limited manpower • Air support operations during high-rise emergencies, with or without an internal resourceMcGrail, David M. is the author of 'Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped Buildings', published 2007 under ISBN 9781593700546 and ISBN 1593700547.