This video from FirefighterNation comes from a 1-story duplex fire in Durhan (NC) Fire Deparment.  This great helmet cam video shows many good strategies and tactics being executed.  You may also see some “tricks” for tool placement/mounting that may expedite your roof/OV operations.  Some of the key points include:

• Overall, a very fluid operation.  Not much wasted time and/or movement.  These are both signs of a well trained and experienced crew.
• The hole placement was great, which resulted in rapid improvement of conditions at the eaves.
• They made sure they opened up the hole adequately as well as made sure they “punched through” to the ceiling
• Though first hole was good size, they extended it again very quickly.
• Once their roof operation was completed, they quickly exited and continue to open the eaves at the soffits.  Remember… there is always something else that needs to be done, so finish your assignment and get another one.

They’re called WORKING fires for a reason.  This crew was very professional and was nice enough to give us a great tool to learn from (the music’s pretty cool too.)

Be SAFE