Top Floor Tactics Episode 9 - Victim Removal vs Sustained Advantage

National Fire Radio

In this conversation, Mickey Farrell discusses the importance of victim removal versus sustained advantage in high-pressure rescue operations. He emphasizes the need for common sense and split-second decision-making in real-life fire conditions. Farrell explores the concept of area of refuge as a transitional means of victim removal, rather than immediately bringing the victim back to the fire area. He also delves into the role of flow path in dictating the fire and manipulating energy within the fire building. Additionally, Farrell highlights the relationship between conditions and timing in rescue operations and the significance of water on the fire. The main takeaway is the importance of adaptable approaches to victim removal.