Continuing Education

Principles of Modern Fire Attack: Video Training Series

This training video series provides a firsthand look at the UL/NIST Modern Fire Behavior/Dynamics studies and serve to educate students how they can be delivered and instituted in their fire departments.

It is our hope that by compiling the best lessons learned from the fire dynamics research, fire departments will be able to adjust their policies, tactics and training to create a safer environment for the fire service as well as the people we serve in our communities.

Video Series Learning Objectives

  • Application of the fire triangle vs. fire tetrahedron and reviewing the types of energy transfer
  • SCBA and PPE specifications as they relate to energy transfer
  • Define and understand key terms related to fire tactics
  • Understand the difference between modern furnishing and construction and legacy fuel loads.
  • Explain and understand the components of the SLICE-RS mnemonic

Principles of Modern Fire Attack