Horizontal Ventilation

Preferred technique

  • Door control and limited ventilation until effective water is applied to the fire.
  • Ventilation outlet is established in the fire compartment.
  • Opening the entry door as an additional inlet, while considering flow path impacts.
  • Inlet and outlet on opposite sides of the structure.
  • Vent openings should take into account wind speed and direction.

Alternative Technique

  • Vertical ventilation.