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NIOSH Report and Key contributing factors:
Contributing Factors
- Modified building construction with multiple ceilings and a multi-story enclosed rear porch
- Horizontal ventilation contributed to the rapid fire growth
- Fireground communications
- Lack of proper personal protective equipment
- Lack of a sprinkler system in the residential rental building.
Key Recommendations
- Ensure that fireground operations are coordinated with consideration given to the effects of horizontal ventilation on ventilation-limited fires
- Ensure that the Incident Commander communicates the strategy and Incident Action Plan to all members assigned to the incident
- Ensure that the Incident Commander establishes a stationary command post during the initial stages of the incident for effective incident management, which includes the use of a tactical worksheet, enhanced communications, and a personnel accountability system
- Ensure use of risk management principles at all structure fires
- Ensure proper personal protective equipment is worn
- Ensure that communications are acknowledged and progress reports are relayed
- Ensure that Incident Commanders are provided chief aides to help manage information and communication
- Ensure that staffing levels are maintained.
View Full NIOSH Report: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face201228.html
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