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Define tact venting |
Removal of heated air, smoke and other airborne contaminants from a structure and replace with fresh air |
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Three ways a fire can be vented |
Self ventilation Auto ventilation Tactical ventilation |
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Tactical ventilation can help by |
Assisting escape of occupants and FF by clearing smoke Improve conditions for FF and occupants Speed up rescue ops Increase safety for FF by reducing risk of flashover, backdraught and fire gas explosion Reduce fire spread and property damage Improve visibility |
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Two Types of tactical vent |
Defensive - carried out away from fire to improve access and escape route Offensive - carried out to directly affect fire, limit fire spread and improve conditions in fire compartment |
