05/04/2026
last week, station 18 firefighters conducted training on Proper Ventilation, understanding and reading smoke & fire behaviour and the proper precautions/steps to take on an emergency scene.
This was a very efficient and effective approach on how to witness first hand how it works.
There are 3 main sources needed for a fire to occur and burn. Oxygen, Fuel & Heat source.
As you can see in the photos, if one of those 3 said sources are limited or removed - it will extinguish itself.
Sometimes, you may hear about or first hand see emergency personnel on scene refraining from entering a building. This may be due to this reason above!
It is not always the best case to “break windows, open doors, etc” as it will easily give the fire more energy to continue.
Sometimes limiting the sources - the fire will “eat itself” and burn out.
If you’re ever in an emergency situation, as you exit a building (IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO) close any door behind you as you leave. This may very well protect some of the building.
This is yet, just another scenario we are continually practicing and preparing ourselves for. When an emergency happens, seconds matter.
Keeping prepared will ensure the best possible outcome.
