Date: July 17 or 18 (1-Day Class)
Class Time: 0800-1700
Location: West Chicago FPD FF Training Academy, 320 Kress Rd. West Chicago, IL 60185
PPE: Full PPE & SCBA

Vertical ventilation has long been a widely debated topic in the fire service. This class bridges the gap between fact and fiction.

Morning Lecture:
-In-depth discussion covering horizontal and vertical ventilation
-Discuss the benefits, misconceptions, and hesitations departments often encounter when conducting horizontal and vertical ventilation

Afternoon (Hands-On):
-Entirely hands-on performing vertical vent operations
-Serves as a foundation for developing a plan for the rig to the roof and ladder to the hole
-Develop sounding techniques that will help them determine where and how they can operate on a pitched or flat roof